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: Quantity of knives vs sharpness.
Summary: 2 Stars
For the $20 ( or $15 I got them for ), you get a complete set of knives in a block that gives convenient storage. I had gotten this set because I had thought to replacing my JCPenney Sokotu 7 inch main knife and 3 inch paring knife set ( $15 originally ) and my 5 Faberware steak knives ( $8 )
In the end, I kept this set for space savings over sharpness but substituted the blades. The scissors that came with this is the best item in the set. The serrated edges just do not cut well. The unusual serrated edges are sharp but not as sharp as you can do with a regular blade edge you get when you run it on those roller sharpeners. The last thing you want to do when cutting meat or anything is to force the blades down with pressure to cut. You end up doing that with the large main blade. The steak knifes are passable.
Overall I ended up keeping my original main knife and paring knife. In hindsight, I should have bought a wood block but for about the same price, I got this set and just substituted back my original knives. If you don't have any knives, get this but consider replacing the main large knife for your everyday usage.
Customer Review: great value
Summary: 5 Stars
We needed some new knives, but I couldn't see spending hundreds of $$$.
Yes, these are at the lower end and there are undoubtedly much better (and more expensive) sets out there.
But these feel OK, are very sharp (as other reviewers reported), seem to be sufficiently sturdy, and have ably carried out the various mundane tasks we've put them to.
For $24.99, what a value!!!
Update 11/21/08: We've had these 2 years now. The very sharp edges have gone, but the steak knives still are OK cutting, not great. But, I never sharpen them. I don't like the long thin knife (it's not serrated, so not a bread knife): the blade isn't stiff enough. (Hey, we're talking less than $30 for the set!) I really don't use the others.
I liked the steak knives so well that I ordered a second set of just them. It's a little weird at first doing paring with a serrated blade, but then you get used to it.
I'm still very pleased with the purchase overall and regard it, even as the price has increased a few dollars, as a true bargain.
Customer Review: A Great Price on some Great Knives!
Summary: 4 Stars
We recently bought a new home and wanted to get some new things for it. Although I already had a knife block set, it didn't really go with the new kitchen so I decided to shop for a new one. I found this set among many here on Amazon and decided for the price I was wanting to pay that the reviews were good enough to give it a chance. My first note will be to say that the large knives are VERY SHARP! Last night my partner cut himself while washing them after use. But knives are supposed to be sharp, so beyond the slight injury it's a good thing. Additionally I like the look and feel of them, pretty sturdy. They all arrived with no signs of them being a returned item likes others experienced. The block is nice and sturdy, I like the way the larger knives slide in sideways instead of straight up and down like my last block. It also comes with a pair of shears that are handy to have in the kitchen. The only thing I would like would be for the steak knives to be just a bit sharper, otherwise I'm very happy and would recommend them to anyone looking for a reasonably priced cutlery set.Customer Review: These very sharp knives offer great value for your money
Summary: 5 Stars
We bought this set 2 months back after reviewing them on Amazon. Since this is our first knife set I can not really compare with other name brand products in the market. But these were cheapest among the lot, and we are very pleased with their initial quality. As mentioned by other reviewers they are very very sharp, and easily cut through straight. The blades are thick and the handles look solid. We always wash/dry them by hand right after the use and never put them in dishwasher. We have not seen a single rust spot or any discoloration of handles. I will definitely buy more of these to gift friends and family.
Update on Sept 30, 2007:
After 6 months of use, I still stand by my review. The sharpness is intact and there are no rust spots at all. Very pleased with the quality and super low price. I regret not picking more of these from Sears Clearance, where I bought them for less than $20.
Update on Nov 26, 2010:
Just wanted to give a quick update that these knives are still performing great.
Customer Review: incredible price for a GOOD set of knives
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay, so we'll be honest here... These aren't the BEST knives ever. They aren't nearly as heavy and solid feeling as some might like.. but for this price you absolutely cannot get a better knife. I bought this set as a gift for someone who has a bit of a love-affair with "sharp knives"... and he was absolutely 100% pleased with this set. They are incredibly sharp and easy to manage. Best knives ever? Of course not-- but do they get the job done (meaning, do they CUT well?) absolutely yes!
As a side note-- in response to those who are complaining about rust spots-- that is what happens when you put knives in a dish washer. All knives should always be washed BY HAND and dried immidiately (regardless of what the packaging says!) Complaining about rust spots after having put them into a DISHWASHER is like complaining about ruining your silk shirt after putting it into the washing machine. With proper care, these knives will not disapoint someone looking for a good, sharp everyday kitchen knife.