At a Glance
- Paris Hilton’s 12-piece knife block and ceramic non-stick set were reviewed by News Of Fort Worth
- Knives wobbled in their rubberwood block, felt “like children’s toys,” and lost their edge quickly
- The pink, glittery pans released eggs and cheese cleanly but can’t go in ovens or dishwashers
- Why it matters: Trendy celebrity gear can underperform compared with budget basics such as the $15 Kiwi cleaver
Paris Hilton-branded kitchen gear is flooding social media, so Cameron R. Hayes took the 12-piece knife block and a matching ceramic non-stick set into her home kitchen. The results are mixed at best: glittery aesthetics trump function, and Reddit’s line-cook memes may have a point.
Knife Block Wobbles Out of the Gate
The rubberwood block arrives with an 8-inch chef’s knife, 5-inch utility and Santoku blades, a 3.5-inch paring knife, six serrated steak knives, and shears that double as a bottle opener. All blades are listed as “high-carbon stainless steel.”
Cameron R. Hayes says inserting the steak knives was “a master class in overcoming sensory difficulties.” Each blade bit into the soft wood, wiggling “with abandon” unless coaxed in gently. The same hassle repeats after hand-washing, because the manufacturer warns users to “dry immediately.”
Short, plasticized handles on the steak and paring knives feel slippery and lightweight, creating safety worries. A powdery soft-touch coating on the utility and paring knives plus awkward finger guards only add to the unease.
Santoku and Chef’s Knife Put to the Chive Test
Inspired by Reddit’s recent chive-chopping meme, Cameron R. Hayes ran both main blades through garlic, onions, and a mound of chives.
- The Santoku’s bolster seems “barely seated” and the handle is too short even for small hands
- Edge retention drops quickly near the bolster after a few cuts
- The abbreviated blade makes scooping ingredients tricky, reinforcing the “toy” vibe
- The chef’s knife fares better: it slices adequately, yet feels too light and remains slippery
Cameron R. Hayes compares the experience with her beloved $15 Kiwi cleaver, which “feels like an extension of myself.”
Reddit users report that the colored coatings can leach; chefs on the Kitchen Confidential subreddit echo the reviewer’s misgivings.
Non-Stick Set Sparkles, Then Stumbles
The ceramic non-stick collection features a glittery pink interior, gold heart-shaped lid handles, and a lightweight build. Eggs release cleanly even on high heat, and melted American cheese wipes away without residue.
Drawbacks pile up quickly:
- Bottoms scuff after sliding across a gas burner
- Handles stay cool but are hard to grip firmly
- Pans are not oven-safe
- Nylon tools bundled with the original set melted; newer bundles swap in silicone
- Dishwasher cleaning is advertised yet discouraged for any non-stick coating
Manufacturer claims the pans are free of PFAS, PFOA, PFOS, and PTFE.
Value Verdict: First-Apartment Gift or Long-Term Investment?
Cameron R. Hayes thinks the set would have thrilled her ten years ago in a first apartment, but durability remains questionable under daily use. She favors buying one or two higher-quality pans-she names the Our Place Always Pan-over an entire “just OK” set.
Key Takeaways
- Paris Hilton’s knives look cute yet handle poorly, wobble, and dull fast
- The pans perform acceptably for entry-level cooking but lack longevity
- For the same money, mixing a $15 Kiwi cleaver with a couple of mid-range non-stick skillets likely delivers better results
