Ginsu 07200 12-Piece Akita Stamped Stainless Steel Knife and Bamboo Block Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I got these on a deal but decided to order the forged set (chikara) for myself. I gave them to a friend for Christmas. I used them over at his house and was seriously impressed. I cut myself because I underestimated their sharpness. They are crazy sharp. They are thin and the handles are hollow so they are lighter than most knives. They are stamped and that isn't necessarily a bad thing. As long as these are tempered right they should keep their edge longer than a forged set, they'll just be harder to sharpen. Wish I could remark on the longevity on these, but I'll have to modify this if I can later. I can say I was impressed enough to order a second set of these as a gift for my mother.

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Ginsu 07200 12-Piece Akita Stamped Stainless Steel Knife and Bamboo Block Set. Blades made of Japanese Stainless Steel holds an incredibly sharp edge

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Friedr. Dick Premier WACS 8-1/2-Inch Bread Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)If I was just reviewing this knife for myself, I'd only give it three stars. I'll explain why, but I think most people would like it just fine, if you ever managed to get past the sticker shock, that is.

Pros:
Excellent materials, including German steel that "rings" like it's auditioning for a Johnny Depp swashbuckler. Proper forged bolster, nicely-riveted handle, great blade curvature, lovely weight and balance.

The teflon is a nice touch, especially for soft, damp breads and non-bread items - this is an excellent tomato knife, for example. The blade also has a really nice extra-sharpened tip.

Cons (my three particular nit-picks first):
I make big, crusty loaves that the knife is sometimes a little too short for.

The scallops are only on one side of the blade, meaning that it doesn't naturally cut straight and is right-handed only, which the description doesn't mention. For the dexterous majority, that's no problem, but for us sinister types, it's a fairly big deal.

I find it too shallow, sometimes scraping my knuckles on the work counter when using thin cutting boards.

I'm not sure how durable the Teflon is: when I did the Johnny Depp "ring" test, I managed to put a ding in it, though I wasn't being remotely rough (or remotely swashbuckling, for that matter).

And finally, back to the sticker shock. I happily shelled out a similar amount for my big Henckels chef's knife, but it's rarely out of my hand when I'm in my kitchen. After writing this, I checked Cooks Illustrated (the definitive source for comparative equipment reviews). They didn't particularly like the (significantly cheaper) F. Dick model they tested, for many of the same reasons I mention above (making me feel simultaneously smug and unnecessary), saving most of their praise for a 10" Victorinox that sells for chump change.

This one would probably work best as a rather spectacular gift, especially if you accidentally left the receipt in the box.

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Fully forged, perfectly balanced, and ergonomically shaped, this 8-1/2-inch bread knife from Friedr. Dick's Premier WACS line is specially developed for edge retention and easy sharpening--perfect for both professional and home-based chefs. Adhering to the high specifications of the World Association of Chefs' Societies (or WACS), the Premier WACS line features a hygienic, antibacterial non-stick coating that effectively prohibits food to stick to it. And thanks to the ceramic particles in the coating, it's highly wear resistant and reduces cutting effort. The knife is complemented by a plastic handle with a stylish mother-of-pearl finish.
Produced from a single piece of red-hot steel under high pressure without any welding, the forged blade, bolster and full tang are optimized for weight distribution. Starting with high-carbon stainless steel, the Premier WACS line undergoes a special hardening technique with the addition of the X 45 Cr Mo V15 alloy--with chromium strengthening the steel against wear and tear, molybdenum giving it resistance to corrosion, and carbon providing absolute hardness. The blade is then ice-hardened for long edge retention, and laser angle-measuring equipment is used to check whether the optimum grinding and honing angle has been achieved.
The handle is made from high-quality, durable, food-safe plastic, and it's designed with a comfortably ergonomic finger guard at the end. A special manufacturing technique results in the blade and the handle being tightly linked so that not even the finest crack or gap is left. Unlike traditional knives with a handle housing, it is impossible for food residue or liquids to penetrate.
Manufactured in Germany, every Friedr. Dick finished knife is sharpened and honed by hand--just as it's been done since the company's founding in 1778 by Johann Friedrich Dick--and each knife is given the unmistakable Friedr. Dick etching. While this Friedr. Dick knife is dishwasher safe, it's recommended that you hand wash it using a mild dishwashing soap; rinse with water and dry thoroughly with a towel. Backed by a lifetime warranty.

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Ginsu Chikara Series 2-Piece Knife Set, 5-Inch Santoku and Paring Review

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(More customer reviews)The Ginsu santoku knife arrived rather quickly.Both knives are very sharp and I have been using the santoku knife on a regular basis. The 7-inch santoku knife is very sharp as well.However, it is not a true santoku knife because the edge is curved like a regular chef's knife.

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Like a samurai sword, Ginsu knives are made from sharp, strong, Japanese stainless steel and known for their ability to easily slice through anything. This package includes a 5-inch Santoku knife and 3-1/2-inch paring knife from Ginsu's Chikara line, which offers knives forged from a single solid piece of high carbon Japanese steel for superb quality. Japanese steel is known for its stain and rust resistance, strength, and its ability to hold an incredibly sharp edge. The traditional Japanese-style handles are made of heat- and water-resistant resin and fit smoothly into your hand.
A great companion for mincing, slicing, and dicing a variety of ingredients, the 5-inch Asian-style Santoku knife has broad blade and especially sharp cutting edge as well as indentations that minimize friction and sticking. The paring knife excels at trimming fruits and vegetables. Dishwasher safe, though hand washing recommended. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

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Ginsu 7112 Chikara 12-Piece Stainless Steel Knife Set with Block Review

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(More customer reviews)The Good:
Excellent knives for $119. Good weight and balance of handle and blade. It feels great in your hand. Razor sharp but sharpening is a must before each use (or at least every other use). It may not have the prestige presence of a Wusthof or Henckels set on the kitchen counter, but it DOES NOT look cheap. Its Japanese design and bamboo block make it more of a resemblance of a Shun knives set. And Shun is actually more expensive than the two more popular brands.

The Bad:
Handle's finish becomes very flat and dull after wash. Dab a little oil on a paper towel and rub it on the handle and it will look fantastic without being slippery.

The Ugly:
The Ginsu name seems to make it sounds like a cheap TV offer knives set. But believe me it looks and performs like a $500 set.

***Best knives set for your money. You will not find a better knives set for $120 unless you find a set of high end Shun, Wusthof or Henckels for 85% off at a closeout sale somewhere.

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Long admired for offering premium cutlery of unbeatable value, Ginsu knives are made from sharp, strong, Japanese stainless steel and--like a samurai sword--known for their ability to easily slice through anything. This 12-piece set includes one 8-inch chef, one 7-inch Santoku, one 5-inch serrated utility, one 3.5-inch paring, and four steak knives as well as kitchen shears and a sharpening rod. All pieces are housed in a handsome bamboo wood block, which offers both excellent durability and sustainability.
Part of Ginsu's Chikara line--which translates to energy and power--these knives are forged from a single solid piece of high carbon Japanese steel for superb quality. Japanese steel is known for its stain and rust resistance, strength, and its ability to hold an incredibly sharp edge. A great companion for mincing, slicing, and dicing a variety of ingredients, the 7-inch Asian-style Santoku knife has broad blade and especially sharp cutting edge as well as indentations that minimize friction and sticking. The traditional Japanese-style handles are made of heat- and water-resistant resin and fit smoothly into your hand. Dishwasher safe, though hand washing recommended. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

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