Cutco Cookware Reviews (2024)

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What are the cons of Cutco? ›

Cons: cheap, cheap steal which does not take an edge easily if at all unless sharpened by a pro and does not retain an edge for very long; incredibly overpriced. If the most important feature for you is throw your knives in the dishwasher and forget about them, this is your product.

Cutco® Knives have been made for more than 70 years at our factory in Olean, New York.

But among the roughly 1.5 million Cutco alumni are successful people like Uber cofounder and former CEO Travis Kalanick, comedian Daniel Tosh, and David Plouffe, a senior adviser to Barack Obama and the manager of his 2008 presidential campaign.

Cutco Cookware is designed for stove-top use. With the exception of the Gourmet Fry Pans and Griddle, we DO NOT recommend using your Cookware in the oven. If food is left to cool in a covered pan after cooking, the cover may adhere tightly to the pan. Simply reheat to break the vapor seal.

The company has paid millions of dollars in lawsuits alleging deceptive recruiting practices. Cutco does sell products, but they derive a large portion of their sales from new employees, their families, and friends.

Cutco competitors include Vector Marketing, Pampered Chef, Bed Bath & Beyond, Crate and Barrel and Sur La Table. Cutco ranks 1st in Product Quality Score on Comparably vs its competitors.

While our reps are guaranteed to make a base pay each time they show Cutco, they can earn more than what's guaranteed through incentives from completing a sale. Additionally, we pay on a weekly basis, so you'll receive earnings for your hard work at the end of each work week.

All Cutco Knives are American made, and we are committed to keeping it that way.

Cutco reps are paid a commission based on the sales they bring in. For example, those who sell up to $1,000 worth of merchandise receive 10%, while those who collect between $6,001 and $10,000 are paid 25%. Representatives like Mr. Kernus, who generate more than $20,000 in sales, earn a commission of 30% or more.

Cutco Knives feature a full tang, where the blade extends the full length of the handle, to provide strength and balance.

What kind of steel is Cutco made of? ›

To ensure the highest quality knives, Cutco starts with high-carbon, stainless steel that holds a sharp edge while maintaining its beauty. This steel also resists rust and corrosion.

The outside layer is 430 magnetic steel which allows the cookware to be used on induction stovetops. The stainless steel layers encase an inner core of 3 layers of aluminum, one of the best heat conductors available, for even temperature distribution.

Is Cutco a good company to work for? Cutco has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 907 reviews left anonymously by employees. 83% of employees would recommend working at Cutco to a friend and 66% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

While only straight-edge knives can be sharpened at home, Cutco's Double-D® edge will stay sharp for years, due to its recessed edge design. When knives with those edges need sharpening, they should be sharpened at the factory, which is free as part of The Forever Guarantee.