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Ginsu International Traditions 14-Piece Bakelite Knife Block Set | 
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| Brand: Ginsu
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $31.99
Buy New: $24.99
You Save: $7.00 (22%)
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Rating:  64 reviews
Sales Rank: 685
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8
Dimensions (in): 14.1 x 8.1 x 4.7
MPN: 04814
UPC: 079061048146
EAN: 0079061048146
ASIN: B0006TJ7HM
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Set includes 7 kitchen knives, 6 steak knives, and hardwood block | | • | Symmetrically-cut, two-dimensional serrated edges for precision slicing | | • | Stainless-steel blades never needs sharpening | | • | Full tangs triple-riveted to bakelite handles | | • | For left- or right-handed use; limited lifetime guarantee |
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Product Description
14 Pc Bakelite Block Set (Natural)
Amazon.com Review
Many associate Ginsu knives with the product's kitschy infomercial from the `70s that begins with a karate kick to a watermelon and proceeds with a demo of these knives cutting through just about anything in the house. Like the original product, Ginsu's International Traditions is designed for the home cook who is not attuned to the maintenance required of a more high-end knife. However, this line is an improvement on the original, offering the weight, balance, and style of a commercial-quality knife, while meeting current design trends and performance expectations. This 14-piece 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. Ginsu blades are constructed from stainless steel and feature a two-dimensional serrated edge that is symmetrically cut on either side for more accurate slicing and for either right- or left-handed use. Edges are still as low-maintenance as ever and never require sharpening. The blades have full tangs that extend through lightweight bakelite handles and are triple-riveted for strength. Ginsu covers these International Traditions knives under a limited, lifetime warranty and recommends manual cleaning with hot, soapy water to keep them in top shape. --Cristina Vaamonde What's in the Box
3-1/2-inch paring knife, 4-1/2-inch utility knife, 5-inch boning knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch slicer, 8-inch chef's knife, six 4-1/2-inch steak knives, shears, hardwood block
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| Customer Reviews: Read 59 more reviews...
 Super Knifes June 25, 2008
These are fantastic knifes for the money. You would have to spend a lot more for knifes of this quality. they are extremly sharp,and have a good solid feel to them.They would complement any countertop.
Great Knifes at Cheap Price, High Quality June 18, 2008
At first I was hesitant to buy this due to the low price but after reading the reviews i was convinced. We have had this for the past 6 months and they work perfect. they are very sharp and might even cut your finger if you are not careful. they cut like butter through every food we throw at it. vegetables cut paper thin, scissors cut through chicken bones with ease. dont recommend washing in dishwaher as the handles may discolor. i always hand wash them and they turn our perfect. i highly recommend this as it works just as good as any italian or french european type of knife. i always read many reviews prior to buying and this product has not let me down yet so i give it my seal of approval.
Super Sharp Kitchen Knife Set! June 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Just a few things to add here. I bought these with some pots and pans {T-Fal} so I received the free shipping rate and it still got here in 5 days!!
This is a Super Sharp Set of Blades! Because they are rather thin they cut thru anything all the easier! I bought a set with much thicker blades about 2 years ago and out of the box they were "as dull as dish water!!" {not the case with these puppies!}
I even spent extra $$ to have them sharpened and they were still a BIG Disappointment! So finally when I saw these, the Ginsu name and the great little price, I went for it and I'm very pleased!
PS. one does not need a big heavy steak knife to cut ones New Yorker... only a sharp knife!
 a worry-free option May 3, 2008
I've had mine for a little over a year now. They were very sharp when new, but actually did start getting dull recently. The santoku is the worst of the bunch. Flimsy and with a traditional blade, it got dull after just a few uses. The shears cracked and fell apart last month. The steak knives are still great for that purpose. And I managed to find a cheap infomercial sharpener that restored a little life to the rest of the blades.
I guess all in all, that's a pretty negative review. But considering the price, I'm very satisfied. I never wanted the stress and expense of having to take care of a truly good set of knives. I'd buy these again without hesitation.
Sharp!!! April 23, 2008
These knives are a great value for the money. They look nice and are very sharp. I was so used to using dull knives that I've cut myself twice using these new knives.
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