- 12-piece set includes 8-inch chef, 7-inch Santoku, 5-inch serrated utility, 3.5-inch paring, four steak knives, kitchen shears, sharpening rod
- High-carbon, stain-resistant Japanese stainless steel blade for a longer lasting edge
- Japanese steel tang extends through the entire handle and fits smoothly in your hand
- Traditional Japanese style handles are made of heat and water resistant resin
- Dishwasher safe, handwashing recommended; backed by limited lifetime warranty; made in Japan
Product Description
Ginsu 07112 12-Piece Traditional Japanese Style handle, Stainless Steel Knife Blade and Bamboo Block Set. Stain and Rust resistant Stainless Steel…. More >>
Ginsu 7112 Chikara 12-Piece Stainless Steel Knife Set with Block
#1 by AMM on August 4, 2010 - 9:04 am
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This was consumer reports best buy. The knives are indeed sharp. First day, I almost lost a finger while cleaning the chef knife. It barely touch my finger but I ended up with stitches. My recommendation, be very very careful with these knives. They are indeed sharp. I’d say too sharp. I’d recommend you use the dishwasher. Amazon’s page says they are dishwasher safe, but the manufacturer does not recommend it. If you put them in the dishwasher the knives will oxidize. But, it’s not worth the risk with hand washing. If you have children, put these in a secured place.
The set if very complete. It has all you need and more. The scissors do not cut very well. All in all, this is a reasonable set for the price. They will not last if you use the dishwasher, but you should anyway.
Rating: 2 / 5
#2 by C. Goings on August 4, 2010 - 11:08 am
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I hear these knives are extremely sharp…After hearing the disastrous story of S. Green’s knives cutting his counter and having to purchase something called a “cutting board” I decided just to go ahead and purchase a different set of knives that will not harm my counters and cause me to purchase this cutting board…
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by JT Spring on August 4, 2010 - 12:44 pm
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They are very nice, sharp knives, however they will rust when you wash them in the dishwasher. Some of the stains do not come off. I would think this should be a non-issue with kitchen utensils in this day.
Rating: 3 / 5
#4 by R. Michelle Ihnot on August 4, 2010 - 2:33 pm
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I found a deal on Slickdeals.net and got this set with a bonus 2 knives(4″ santoku and pairing) for $119 free shipping. A fair price for this set. The blades are sharp, and seem to be of durable quality steel. My handles arrived the dull gray color that some have seen happen after dishwasher cleaning. After the first dishwasher cleaning, we had rust spots on them. The rust came off with a scouring pad, but it happened again after the second washing as well. The weight of the knife is excellent (in it’s category). Well balanced, making the cutting work easier. The block is awkward for me, as you pull the knife straight up rather than at an angle, and we have limited counter space (with cabinets over them). Overall, it’s a good value, but it isn’t the last set of knives for an everyday cook. Only time will tell.
Rating: 3 / 5
#5 by Richard T. Whalen on August 4, 2010 - 3:50 pm
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Very nice looking and very sharp. The knives seem to be well made (very solid feel to them). Not that is matters much, but I was very amused as the knives are advertized as Japanese Steel and that is stamped on each blade. But when you turn the knife over you read the word “China” on the other side.
Rating: 4 / 5