Ginsu 04817 International Traditions 14-Piece Knife Set with Block, Natural
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Ginsu 04817 International Traditions 14-Piece Knife Set with Block, Natural
Customer Review: Best knives you'll ever use!
Summary: 5 Stars
The knives were shipped very quickly. I love them. It's like slicing thru butter. Best part is, you don't need to sharpen them. These are better than some I had that were quite expensive! Would recommend to everyone.Customer Review: Better than expected
Summary: 5 Stars
When I received this knife and block set I was thrilled. Was hesitant to order because of the low price not knowing the quality but the reviews were good.When I opened the box I was not dissappointed. The knives are well made and look more expensive than they were. I don't put them in the dish washer, a habit I have developed over the years with my more expensive knives. They look as good as the day I received them. The block is well made and looks good on my counter.Customer Review: Buying more after 15 years
Summary: 5 Stars
Still have my original set but 2 have gone missing. So I'm buying more. I have NEVER had a problem and they are as sharp as the day I bought them over 15 years ago. I've bought other brands of serrated knives and nothing compares to Ginsu.Customer Review: Cheap plastic handles...
Summary: 2 Stars
I've had this product for three months now. In just the last month, the plastic on the handles of the knives has started chipping away. There is no reason for this because I always wash them by hand in the sink and am generally pretty gentle with them. Lately I go to pick up an knife and another piece will fall off. I guess you get what you pay for. I will admit that they are very sharp and have stayed sharp during the time I've had them.Customer Review: Cutting and slicing is a pleasure with these sharp knives!
Summary: 5 Stars
Suddenly, I feel like cooking again. Chopping onions, dicing carrots, making perfect juliennes with red peppers and mincing the garlic fine for my famous (!) vegetable medley is...effortless. All because of these knives. Ooh they are sharp! So be careful or you may end cutting yourself!
I love the fact that the knives are sharp right out the box. Many people swear by their forged knife blades but that makes the knives heavier. I have another set from Pinzon (Amazon's brand) and yet another from Cuisinart that I barely use as they are heavier and not as sharp as these knives. I think stamped blades are great as they are lighter and thinner like these Ginsu knives. If you cut vegetables more than meat then you need knives like these. For meat you need heavier blades with more balance and "brute force". For slicing a tomato so fine that you can see through it you need a Ginsu. With a Ginsu in your hand you'll end up sculpting roses from your radishes!
Update 11/5/08: I have been using these knives for 1.5 years now. They're still doing fine and are still very sharp. I regularly throw them in the dishwasher and they have not shown any signs of rusting. I love these knives and miss them if I am cooking somewhere else. I use the steak knives as everyday knives for slicing veggies and they work very well. If I ever purchase another set I will go with Ginsu again.