- 14-piece block set with kitchen shears
- Knives forged in Japanese 420 series stainless steel; satin finish on blades and handles
- Full tang; blades are serrated on both sides for clean cuts for left- and right- handed users
- Knives store in painted hardwood block; knives never need sharpening and are dishwasher- safe
- Knife block measures 8-1/2 by 6 inches and weighs 9 pounds; limited lifetime warranty
Product Description
The GINSU 04827 International Traditions Bakelite 14 Piece Stainless Steel Cutlery Set features the Symetric Edge design which integrates identical serrations expertly matched to each side of the knife’s blade. This pro… More >>
Ginsu 4827 International Traditions 14-Piece Stainless Steel Knife Block Set
#1 by Yolanda Rodriguez Franco on September 3, 2010 - 7:39 am
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I have never received the product which I ordered. I bought this product with a gift certificate of $40.00 and had to pay $5.32 out of my account. How will I receive my refund of $45.32? Order was supposed to be delivered on January 16, 2009 to 1451 N. Warren, #201, Tucson, AZ 85719
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by Shay Yu on September 3, 2010 - 8:16 am
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You don’t need to be a metallurist to know that steel in the 420 series is an extremely bad choice for most knives, unless it is a diver’s knife or some other knife where resistance to corrosion is particularly important. All you need is some basic research (visit some metalsmithing sites, etc). I recently started work with Cutco Cutlery, and being a skeptic at heart, I did some extensive online homework independently before I was ready to accept Cutco’s claim of making the world’s finest.
I won’t claim to be an expert on metallurgy, but from what I’ve learned, I do know that 420 steels are appreciably softer than 440 steels, even with a decent heat treatment (we’ll give Ginsu the benefit of the doubt). Because of this, these knives will dull and lose their edge more quickly, and unless you know how to properly sharpen a knife and have the time and attention to do so regularly (e.g. a couple times a week), these knives will quickly lose their effectiveness. They’ll be sharp out of the box, of course. Most knives are. But for those of you who are happy with this product, use them well for a year and then come back and write another review for us.
Bottom line is this: do not waste your money on this product. It’s cheap and shiny, but it’s a piece of crap. Not a great investment.
Rating: 1 / 5
#3 by A. Townsend on September 3, 2010 - 10:54 am
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These are great starting out knives…but i do alot of cooking, chopping and cleaning the knives. It’s a hassle you can’t put them in the dishwasher(they rust) Nothing like the CUTCO knives I have. Like I said before you get what you pay for.
Rating: 1 / 5
#4 by Michelle on September 3, 2010 - 12:39 pm
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These knives are like that made for a childs playset. They are sharp don’t get me wrong, but they dont fit into the block properly. I am having to return them after trusting in such great reviews! Why this item has so many good reviews is beyond me.
Rating: 1 / 5
#5 by S. Gerber on September 3, 2010 - 3:06 pm
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Knives are sharp and have a great heft to them and feel good in your hand; however the grade of stainless is VERY poor – first time through the dishwasher brought on rust spots.
Rating: 2 / 5