Ginsu 7108 Chikara 8-Piece Stainless-Steel Knife Set with Bamboo Block
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: GinsuBrand: Ginsu
Model: 7108
Color: Silver
Product features:
- Japanese-style cook's knives specialized for their dexterity in chopping, dicing, and slicing
- Knives include a 3-1/2-inch paring, 5-inch utility, 5-inch serrated, 7-inch santoku, and an 8-inch chef's
- Rounding out the set is a pair of kitchen shears, sharpening rod, and bamboo storage block
- Traditional-style rounded Japanese handles made of heat and water-resistant resin; full tang
- Rust-resistant stainless-steel blades hold an incredibly sharp edge; hand wash and dry
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Ginsu 7108 Chikara 8-Piece Stainless-Steel Knife Set with Bamboo Block
Customer Review: Perfect Set for College Kitchen
Summary: 5 Stars
I am absolutely in love with this Chikara set. The first compliment I received came 5 minutes after it arrived and I set it on my kitchen countertop. The holder is a beautiful caramel color that the picture does not do justice. After 2 weeks of using this item, I can say that the 8 piece set is enough for someone who cooks a few times a day. The most useful knives that I have found is the 7-inch Santoku and 5-inch utility knife. I use the Chef's knife once in awhile but found that the Santoku does the work just fine. They come extremely sharp but for the edge to last longer, you should hone it after one heavy use or two light uses.
In addition, they are forged and not stamped. As a lifetime user of stamped knives, the fact that they are forged makes a huge difference. Each slice carries more weight the the old stamped knives. If you don't know the difference, google it. You'll find it informative.
Overall, these knives were a bargain for the burden of work they accomplish and look beautiful. They have sleek beautiful handles and are just the right size for a standard kitchen. They look and feel a lot more expensive than they are.
If you get this set, make sure you read up on how to treat your knives and it will last a lot longer. Here are some golden rules:
1) Hone your knives, Sharpen once a year.
They are various informative videos on Youtube that tell you how to HONE your knives. They should be done after every use to keep it sharp and long-lasting. Sharpening is only done once a year. The set comes with a steel rod which is okay for honing. It takes a few times to master it but once you do, your knives will stay sharp and your preparation time will be a fraction of what it used to be. (If a college student can do it, you can do it.)
2) Rinse as soon as you're done with it. Dish detergent can be used. Hot water is okay. Most importantly, you MUST dry it off after you use it. Make sure that from tip to handle, everything is toweled off before putting it back in the holder. Try not to cut acidic things with your nice knives but if you do, rinse it quickly.
3) Handwash, no dishwashers. In a nutshell, it causes it to rust and ruins the handle.
4) Keep it in the holder or invest in a traveler. If you just stick it in the drawer it will get dull very fast and ruins your knives. If you travel with it, get a traveling holder.
5) Get a decent cutting board. No glass, no marble, wood is best, plastic is okay. Nothing dulls a knife faster than repeated banging against stone/glass.
6) Be reasonable with your usage. No one in their right mind will open a can of tuna with their knife when a dollar will buy you a can opener.
I will post an update with this product in a few months. So far, it has been the most wonderful and much needed addition to my kitchen.
**UPDATE: 12/20/10
The serrated knife that came with the set cut through a thick, tough shoulder cut of steak like it was a piece of cake. No sawing required! Still amazed!
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Ginsu 07108 8-Piece Traditional Style Japanese Handle, Stainless Steel Knife Blade and Bamboo Block Set. Stain and Rust resistant Stainless Steel.Block Chef Sets
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