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Ginsu Chikara 12 piece knife set, Black

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Color Black
Brand GINSU
Blade Material Carbon
Blade Edge Serrated
Item Dimensions LxWxH 15.25 x 12 x 21.75 inches

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  • Included Components: 8” Chef Knife, 7” Santoku Knife, 5” Utility Knife, 5” Serrated Utility Knife, (4) 4.5” Steak Knives, 3.5” Paring Knife, Kitchen Shears, Honing Rod, Bamboo Block
  • Quality And Dependability: Ginsu Chikara forged knives arrive razor sharp and stay sharp longer than the competitors’, giving you a low-maintenance, high quality set of forged knives you can depend on meal after meal.
  • Modern Design: The stylish look of this Ginsu Chikara knife block set will work with any kitchen color scheme, and the sleek bamboo wood block is an easy way to keep your knives organized and looking sharp. The overall elegance of this set will look perfect in your home!
  • Comfortability: Ginsu Chikara knives are expertly balanced to provide the perfect blend of power and control needed to cook through any recipe safely and comfortably.
  • Exceptional Value: Ginsu knives and knife block sets are backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. As with all fine cutlery, hand washing is best for ongoing maintenance and care.

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Easy to hold
4.3 4.3
Ergonomic
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Giftable
4.0 4.0
Quality of material
3.4 3.4

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Easy to hold
4.3
3.6
3.6
4.9
4.7
5.0
Giftable
4.0
4.1
4.1
5.0
4.4
4.2
Value for money
3.8
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4.6
4.1
Ergonomic
4.1
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Sophistication meets precision
Sophistication meets precision

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Chikara blades are precision forged and formed for balance from Japanese steel; that is well known for its stain and rust resistance, strength, and ability to hold an incredibly sharp edge. A great companion for mincing, slicing, and dicing. Knives are easily stored in a stylish bamboo block that will look great in any kitchen.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
998 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, sharpness, and value of the knife set. For example, they mention it's a phenomenal set of knives, the blades are durable, and the handles are very sturdy. They also say the knives cut well and stay sharp with little sharpening. Customers are also happy with comfort, performance, and weight. That said, some complain about the rust and discoloration. Opinions are mixed on appearance.

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309 customers mention237 positive72 negative

Customers like the quality of the knife set. They say it's a phenomenal set of knives with durable blades. They also appreciate the sturdy handles and the sharpness of the blades, which are extremely sharp. Customers also mention that the product is beautiful, functional, and reliable. They mention that even the plastic handles have not cracked or broken.

"...Even the plastic handles have not cracked or broken...." Read more

"...They are very sharp & offer a precise cut. All the blades are very good...." Read more

"...Anyway, I recommend these if you are looking for an awesome quality knife for a low price...." Read more

"...I would highly recommend these as an affordable, good quality knife. Purchased them because of their rating in Consumer Reports." Read more

248 customers mention230 positive18 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the knife set. They mention that the knives are super sharp, stay sharp with a little bit of sharpening after 3-4 days use, and cut well. The knives are finely honed and effortless to cut with little sharpen. They are serrated, which makes it easy to sharpen them with an electric knife. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and performance of the set.

"These Ginsu Chikara knives are very sharp and stay sharp with proper care (briefly, hand wash only, store in block not drawer)...." Read more

"...They are perfectly balanced, sharp as a new razor blade and they look great on our counter! I highly recommend these knives...." Read more

"...The steak knives especially, are straight edge (not serrated), which I believe are better. They are very sharp & offer a precise cut...." Read more

"These knives are very, very sharp. I never had knives this sharp and got a couple of nicks before i corrected how i handle knives...." Read more

164 customers mention164 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the knife set. They say that it is a good, decent, and budget-friendly set. Customers also mention that the knives are sharp and of good quality.

"...This is less expensive and more compact, so I leave it out and use it constantly for honing...." Read more

"...these if you are looking for an awesome quality knife for a low price...." Read more

"...I would highly recommend these as an affordable, good quality knife. Purchased them because of their rating in Consumer Reports." Read more

"...The value is super high and I would recommend them to anyone that's just moving out or really starting to get into cooking...." Read more

41 customers mention34 positive7 negative

Customers like the comfort of the knife block set. They mention that it has a great feel to it while using, it has more substantial feel than the more common stamped ones, and it has better than average balance and feel. Some say that the knives are heavy and have a nice soft rubber handle.

"...I love the feel of the handle and the look of the knives and bamboo block, so classic...." Read more

"...I have to say this set feels comfortable to hold and cut. But again it is personal taste...." Read more

"...knives seem well balanced and the handles are very sturdy and feel good when working...." Read more

"...Overall balance and feel is better than average...." Read more

39 customers mention39 positive0 negative

Customers are impressed with the performance of the knife set. They say it works well in any application, and the sharpening tool works well. Some customers also mention that the blades are not serrated.

"...because the ceramic removes the absolute minimum of metal and it works very well on the santoku.For a good manual sharpener I use:[..." Read more

"...they not only love how they look on the counter, they're impressed by how well they work!..." Read more

"...had the set for several weeks and I have not been dissappointed with their performance and quality...." Read more

"...feel that Ginsu has done an excellent job of providing a beautiful, functional, product at a very affordable price...." Read more

33 customers mention28 positive5 negative

Customers like the weight of the knife block set. For example, they mention it's attractive, has a nice weight to it, and is easy to use. Some say that the knives are sharp but light to hold. That said, most are satisfied with the quality and weight of these knives.

"...-Ooh, the handles are nice and smooth!-Wow, these knives are heavy!-Wow, these knives are sharp!..." Read more

"...Great warranty*Worth the low low price*The knives are of substantial weight, but the balance could be betterThe Cons:*..." Read more

"...They feel very nice, not cheap. They have a good weight to them.There are only two flaws I can think of to this product:1...." Read more

"...These were attractive, heavy, well balanced, and sharp. My only complaint is the shears, They are not of the same quality as the knives...." Read more

142 customers mention97 positive45 negative

Customers are mixed about the appearance of the knife block set. Some mention that it looks good, has attractive handles, and is easy to hold. However, others say that the design of the holder makes it look cheap and the knives feel much lower quality.

"...are perfectly balanced, sharp as a new razor blade and they look great on our counter! I highly recommend these knives...." Read more

"...At least the thing looks good, especially with my bamboo floor.I recommend this set." Read more

"...It makes the handles look dull too (oil restores). All the fine knives I own recommended hand washing and drying immediately after use...." Read more

"...-"Fit and finish" appear to be pretty good.-Bamboo block is pretty nice. Would prefer it to be angled though...." Read more

92 customers mention18 positive74 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the rust on the knife block set. They mention that one of the knives developed a tiny bit of rust around the handle, and the metal became discolored after only one hand wash. Some customers also say that the knives stain.

"...As I said, the steel is a little harder, thus easier to rust and chip than softer steel. Do clean and dry right after use...." Read more

"Do not put in dishwasher, ever!! Will pit and rust instantly. Thank goodness we only lost 1 steak knife.Otherwise set is perfect ans so sharp!" Read more

"...experienced is when you leave the knives with water on them, they do start to rust...." Read more

"...There's never been any rust on the knives. I sharpen them every few day, it hasn't been necessary to sharpen daily...." Read more

Knives: Great. Holder: Not So Much
4 Stars
Knives: Great. Holder: Not So Much
These knives are amazing. Very sharp right out of the box, and they hold their edge quite well. I'm being careful to do as the instructions say, i.e., don't let them soak in water, wash them manually and dry right away. This is a small effort to have good knives for a change. Personally, I'd rather have serrated knives for the steak knives that go with the table setting, but I knew what I was getting, so fair is fair. They fly through tough meat so I'm happy. This product would have 5 stars if perfect, but they geeked the burned-in Ginsu label on the knife holder, which makes it look cheap (see photo). This should have been a flashing red light for quality control, so, 4 stars. Knives are great.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto
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Muy buen producto, los cuchillos son filosos y muy bonitos, aunque los deje un par de días sucios no se oxidan ni se manchan. Recomendados.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Messerblock hat den Transport zu mir nicht überstanden
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2.0 out of 5 stars Messerblock hat den Transport zu mir nicht überstanden
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Die Messer sind ganz ok , dass Problem ist nur das der Messerblock leider die Reise zu mir nicht überlebt hat und deswegen leider die ordentliche Aufbewahrung der Messer nur halb gewährleistet ist da die 2 Hälften eher instabil stehen .
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