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Ginsu 7112 Chikara 12-Piece Stainless Steel Cutlery Set with Bamboo Block

by Ginsu
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (199 customer reviews)

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  • Includes 3.5" paring knife, 5" utility knife, 5" serrated utility knife, 7" santoku, 8" chef's knife, four steak knives, kitchen shears and honing rod in a bamboo block
  • 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
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Ginsu 7112 Chikara 12-Piece Stainless Steel Cutlery Set with Bamboo Block + Ginsu Chikara Series Japanese 420J2 Stainless Steel 8-Inch Serrated Edge Bread Knife 7105 + Ginsu Chikara Open Stock Series Japanese 420J2 Stainless Steel Four 4.5-Inch Steak Knives 7104
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 12 x 21.8 inches ; 7.5 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B0011TRO80
  • Item model number: 7112
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (199 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,339 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
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Product Description

Part of Ginsu's Chikara line (which translates to energy and power), these knives are forged from a single solid piece of high carbon Japanese steel for superb quality. Japanese steel is known for its stain and rust resistance, strength, and its ability to hold an incredibly sharp edge. A great companion for mincing, slicing, and dicing a variety of ingredients, the 7-inch Asian-style Santoku knife has broad blade and especially sharp cutting edge as well as indentations that minimize friction and sticking. The traditional Japanese-style handles are made of heat and water-resistant resin and fit smoothly into your hand. Includes a 3.5" paring knife, a 5" utility knife, a 5" serrated utility knife, a 7" santoku, a 8" chef's knife, four steak knives, kitchen shears and a honing rod in a bamboo block. Dishwasher safe, though hand washing recommended. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.


Customer Reviews

The knives are very sharp and well balanced. HappyGirl  |  74 reviewers made a similar statement
Best knives set for your money. Foo Ling Yu  |  24 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
95 of 98 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Good, The Bad and The Ugly January 14, 2009
The Good:
Excellent knives for $119. Good weight and balance of handle and blade. It feels great in your hand. Razor sharp but sharpening is a must before each use (or at least every other use). It may not have the prestige presence of a Wusthof or Henckels set on the kitchen counter, but it DOES NOT look cheap. Its Japanese design and bamboo block make it more of a resemblance of a Shun knives set. And Shun is actually more expensive than the two more popular brands.

The Bad:
Handle's finish becomes very flat and dull after wash. Dab a little oil on a paper towel and rub it on the handle and it will look fantastic without being slippery.

The Ugly:
The Ginsu name seems to make it sounds like a cheap TV offer knives set. But believe me it looks and performs like a $500 set.

***Best knives set for your money. You will not find a better knives set for $120 unless you find a set of high end Shun, Wusthof or Henckels for 85% off at a closeout sale somewhere.
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69 of 70 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality, great price! June 12, 2010
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I have been a professional chef for over twenty years and have always reserved my good quality knives for use at work. I have had a few budget sets for home use over the years (since I worked a lot I didn't do enough cooking at home to justify spending $200-$300 for a high quality block set for the house). When I saw this set on Amazon, I was very skeptical; and as a chef, I really didn't want a set of "Ginsu" knives sitting on my counter. So I researched these knives on several different sites and decided to give them a try.
I am extremely satisfied with the performance of these knives and I am recommending them to all of my aquaitances. I was truly shocked to get such a high quality set of knives with great such great weight, strength, and balance for under $120.
Buy these knives.
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64 of 67 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Deal March 27, 2008
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Don't let the name Ginsu fool you: This is a beautiful, professional-level knife set that screams quality--at an exceptionally low price (list price = $169.95). Ginsu has really upped its game (note that there are a lot of cheap knock-off knives out there that call themselves Ginsu, especially Ginsu 2000 and 3000, which are total junk). Several other points: 1. This set recently won a best in category Housewares Design Award; 2. The knives and block are made in China (just an fyi); 3. The company is actually owned by Berkshire Hathaway, i.e., Warren Buffet; 4. You should not run these through the dishwasher; 5. You will need to think about a sharpening system in addition to usual honing steel that comes with the set (I suggest the Edgemaker Pro system, which, if you search hard enough on the 'net, can be had for as little as $22.95 with free shipping). Shipping was very fast from this merchant.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Knives September 7, 2008
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I first bought just the santoku knive and absolutely fell in love with it, so I decided to buy the full set, figuring an extra santoku knife certainly couldn't hurt considering how useful it is.

First, if you are a fan of Japanese knives like Shun, these give you an equally handsome and *far, far less* expensive option. I am not saying the blades have the same beauty and quality of Shun Damascus steel, but they are sharp, keep their edges well, and are easily sharpened. More importantly, they work very well, so well that I have stopped using my other knives.

This set would also make an excellent graduation or wedding present. And the Ginsu name also gives a fun, kitsch quality.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! So sharp, and beautiful too. August 20, 2011
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These Ginsu Chikara knives are very sharp and stay sharp with proper care (briefly, hand wash only, store in block not drawer). I love these knives and they are worth extra care. Try them, I think you will agree.

I have owned Henckels, Wusthof and Cutco knives for 40 years of amateur cooking, so I can tell you those other "high end" knives are more expensive, but no better than the Ginsu Chikara knives. (I don't know about the much cheaper serrated Ginsu knives. They might be fine, but I hate sharpening serrated blades and you will eventually have to, or consider them throwaway because they are so cheap). These are very well made, with hard steel blades that keep an edge longer than those more expensive knives. Harder steel is good for sharpness but it makes them easier to spot and chip, so do take special care of them (see below). I love the feel of the handle and the look of the knives and bamboo block, so classic. The santoku blade is my favorite, perfect for all vegetable chopping. Honestly, I mainly use the santoku and the paring knives. The rest are hardly used, but I could do without them! The block is vertical so hard to store under cabinets - you have to pull it out. If you want, you can buy a tilted block, but I like the clean bamboo look myself, and I have a clear area so that's no issue for me, but it's an annoyance if you have to store under cabinet.

Cleaning: If you love these knives for their sharp edges and good looks, they are worth special care. As I said, the steel is a little harder, thus easier to rust and chip than softer steel. Do clean and dry right after use. They WILL rust if not cleaned and dried immediately after use (vinegar removes).
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Work Great
I got these for my wife and my sister-in-law. Both were very happy. I like them as well. I would have liked a bigger set with more different types of knives though. Read more
Published 3 hours ago by Dale Basemann
5.0 out of 5 stars Great knives for standard cook
Definitely better than my store bought knives. Slices tomato like butter. I will definitely take care of these. I'm not a professional cook just an average mom who loves to cook. Read more
Published 16 hours ago by momma mia
5.0 out of 5 stars Love love love my knifes even after six months
Fantastic product! Very sharp and they feel steady in your hand. I would definitely buy these knives for friends and family.
Published 6 days ago by Erica Ingle
3.0 out of 5 stars Ginsu thinks to fool customer
Well, deception is short to reflect my feelings after found out two of the knife, the 5" serrated utility and the 7" Sakuro (the very one out on thw pic that shows the set), are... Read more
Published 7 days ago by tonyaris
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Knives! Great Price!
This line of knives was tops in a Consumer Reports review. They provide a true quality knife, but without the German pricetag. Read more
Published 15 days ago by M. Gabbitas
4.0 out of 5 stars Great bargain...
Purchased this product anticipating moving to a new apartment. Haven't tried them yet, but they are rated pretty high with consumer reports and tons cheaper than the #1 knife set. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Terry McLeish
4.0 out of 5 stars I like these but....
.... they need sharping after a few uses. Even though advertised as dishwasher safe, it is better to wash them by hand because the handles fade in color. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Johnny S Young
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Price
Nice and sharp out of the box. Handle feels solid and great during cutting. Only negative is rust built up on one knife pretty quick. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Noe C.
4.0 out of 5 stars lives up to high ratings
all blades are razor sharp----got to be careful using these. finally have a knife set that can cut anything; even tough skin tomatoes are a breeze. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Boomer Sooner
4.0 out of 5 stars knives are sharp
bought these knives because a visitor complained about my current set of knives. I didnt notice my original knives were not sharp until i used these knives. would rocommend. Read more
Published 1 month ago by jjjact
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