Ginsu 4814 14-Piece Bakelite Knife Set with Block, Black

Reviews of Ginsu 4814 14-Piece Bakelite Knife Set with Block, Black

1.) You must buy these only---- Use windows media player for video below
Reviewed by: SANDIEGO san diego
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Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3RJ3HVYV15PD1 Like most other knife sets they come in a brown block case. Not these. If you have a black kitchen as I do , Then all your other appliances will look great with this product. Ginsu is da bomb. Excellent choice foryou kitchen counter -------------- ATTN must open video with windows media player

2.) Great knifes at great price!
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We had been in the market for some kitchen knifes for sometime, I decided to visit Amazon.com to see what was available. I had heard in the past how great Ginsu knifes were so we decided to give them a try. We are 100% satisfied with this product, would recommend to anyone looking for a good set of knifes at a good price.


3.) Chops through everything!
Reviewed by: angela mylonas
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I'm guilty of being a new cook but I still think that these are a great bargain. The chef knife makes me feel professional chopping through carrots, onions and chicken. I use the paring knife constantly for tomatoes and when I need more precision. I only wash them by hand and they are still rust free and sharp.

4.) Ginsu knifes block set
Reviewed by: Tinkerbell Gulfport, MS USA
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I just received my set of knifes today they look exactly like the pic and the block is hard wood just painted in black wich matches perfectly with everything in my kitchen, they are very sharp so have to be careful, I really like them the delivery was really quick, and I'm very happy with my order.

5.) Great
Reviewed by: Carrie Ryan
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I bought this for my son and he loves it....good quality and nice looking too...

6.) Absolutely the BEST
Reviewed by: Avid Gardener Bakersfield, CA
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I've always liked the Ginsu brand. The blades are sharp and never get dull, and the handles lightweight and durable. The price was great. I will never buy any other knives but Ginsu.

7.) Love These!
Reviewed by: Amber Hanford Cedar Rapids, IA United States
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These suckers are fantastic. They're sharp, they look pretty on a counter, and there are so many of them that you can still cut your carrots even if you have a dishwasher full of dirty dishes...

The one thing I can't review from this set are the steak knives as we have a separate set of unserated ones that we love. But the rest of the knife set has worked fantasticly - and I love the block that they rest in. Weve been using them for months now and haven't encountered any rust or dullness.

8.) Great Beginner Knives
Reviewed by: Richard S.
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First off I have to say it's a good deal for what you are paying for. I bought this because I wanted a beginner's knife set to learn my way around the knives. The description of the knife set is not the same as what amazon.com said, but that I what I was hoping for. The knife set said there was a bread knife, but there actually was a Santoku knife. Its like the Japanese chef knife that is lighter and thinner. Its shaped strangely rounded down rather then up. I think its just their product design. My favorite knife is the Santoku knife because it was light and sharp and the boning knife because its' easy to use around large pieces of meat (just not as flexible as other models).

Pros
-Block is a solid block ( it doesn't tip over when the knifes are inside)
o It looks the same as the 04814 model on their website
-Comes with a large verity of knife all of them were serrated except the Santoku knife
o This means that the knife stays sharp for a while without being needed to be sharpen
-Full tang
o Knives that are solid that won't break as easily
Cons
-Blocks (looks a bit cheap, but you get what you pay for)
-Serrated edge
o Can't be sharpen, usually means that the knives are cheap
o I tried to use shears to cut bones, but they bend somewhat pretty easily
o The paring knife can't be used very well because of the serrated edge and the same goes with the utility knife, but all you really need is the chef knife and santoku (the rest is extra, but nice to have)

I have only had it for 3 months and it seems to be fine. They say dish washer safe, but I always hand way and dry it so I can put it back in the block. So I take care of it and things seem to be fine, no rust or anything.


9.) goof looking and great .
Reviewed by: swapna
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I gifted this to my sister..she loved it .The look is very good,... But i am waiting to hear back from her regardong its use

10.) Okay, not top notch.
Reviewed by: P. Bonifaci
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You get what you pay for. The knives are all serrated (meaning you cannot reasonably sharpen them). The blades are full-tang which is nice. The metal is not of the highest quality or thickness but it gets the job done.

This set makes for a decent utility knife set to complement a few more expensive quality knives. I recommend an expensive chef-knife be purchased along side if you are looking for any kind of complete kitchen.

11.) Good but not great
Reviewed by: Dana
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You get what you pay for. I've had mine a week now. They are beautiful on the counter with all my other black appliances and they are sharp (for now anyway). My issue is that I put one in the dishwasher and the handle was faded immediately. However, The others that I hand washed faded as well. I guess there is a smooth coating on the handles that washes away if scrubbed or soaked too long in water. So now I have dull looking handles that arent so pretty on the counter. Oh well. They are definitely better than what I had before.

12.) lillian
Reviewed by: lil10208 new york
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The knives were sharp but the handle on the knives and the block looked very cheap. Would not recommend it as a gift.

13.) Ginsu 14-Piece Bakelite Knife Set with Block, Black
Reviewed by: Patti Brown RINGGOLD, GA, US
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These knives are not as sharp as expected, and they don't hold up well in the dishwasher. After less than a year's use I will need to buy more knives.

Features of Ginsu 4814 14-Piece Bakelite Knife Set with Block, Black

Ginsu International Traditions 14-Piece Bakelite Knife Block Set stocks a kitchen with most cutlery needs, and packs all knives in a contemporary black hardwood storage block. The set includes: an 8-inch chef's knife, an 8-inch slicer, an 8-inch bread knife, a 5-inch boning knife, a 4-1/2-inch utility knife, a 3-1/2-inch paring knife, and six 4-1/2-inch steak knives, plus a pair of shears.

1.) Knives include: 8-inch chef's, 8-inch slicer, 8-inch bread, 5-inch boning, 4-1/2-inch utility, 3-1/2-inch paring, and six 4-1/2-inch steak;
2.) Also includes shears and hardwood storage block; innovative symmetric design creates double-edged blades that never need sharpening;
3.) Blades are specially designed for precision cutting; twin serrated edges make it easy for both right- and left-handed use;
4.) Blades crafted from long-lasting, high carbon, stain-resistant, Japanese stainless steel;
5.) Full-tang, triple-riveted Bakelite handles; Set backed by the Ginsu Lifetime Guarantee;

Package Height x Length x Width: 14.5 in. x 14.5 in. x 9.2 in.
Package Weight: 5.3 lbs.