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As seen on TV. The world's best ceramic knife. Won't rust or peel. 40% more cutting power. Bonus! Ceramic peeler (Made of natural eco-friendly ceramic materials)! Santoko design is ideal for precision cutting and thin slicing. Guaranteed to stay sharp for life! Made in China.
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95 of 99 people found the following review helpful
I'll admit I was expecting miracles based on TV ads, the packaging, and reviews I saw online. All I can say is, you get what you pay for, and this is only a $19 knife.
My first clue that this wasn't the end-all came from the package insert. The list of what NOT to do with this knife is twice as long as what you can do. You can't cut with it against just any surface, so my glass cutting board was out. You can't twist or rock the blade for fancy chopping, and you can't press on the side of it (like when you smash/peel garlic) My Yoshi did not quite slice a tomato like butter, the way the TV ads show. The short blade also makes it impractical for larger potatoes, onions, etc.
That all said, once I got over the limitations I find I reach for it often to cut up smaller things like green onions, chili peppers, carrots, etc. It works just fine and is definitely not a bad little knife for the price. You just have to be careful with it, because the ceramic blade is fragile if mishandled.
My first clue that this wasn't the end-all came from the package insert. The list of what NOT to do with this knife is twice as long as what you can do. You can't cut with it against just any surface, so my glass cutting board was out. You can't twist or rock the blade for fancy chopping, and you can't press on the side of it (like when you smash/peel garlic) My Yoshi did not quite slice a tomato like butter, the way the TV ads show. The short blade also makes it impractical for larger potatoes, onions, etc.
That all said, once I got over the limitations I find I reach for it often to cut up smaller things like green onions, chili peppers, carrots, etc. It works just fine and is definitely not a bad little knife for the price. You just have to be careful with it, because the ceramic blade is fragile if mishandled.
85 of 90 people found the following review helpful
I received the Yoshi Blade knife in June of this year, used it normally for vegetables and fruits, and then yesterday, September 23rd, 2010 it breaks inside the handle. I call customer service to explain that I have only had it for 2 1/2 months, and all I get for a response is "the knife is out of warranty." Is there anything else I can help you with today?
Are you for real? Defective product! Even more defective customer services (if you can call it that!)
My wife made the unfortunate mistake of buying another Yoshi Blade and the blade chipped in less than 2 weeks!!!!!
If there was a rating one could give allowing for MINUS STARS, I WOULD RATE THIS PIECE OF TRASH THAT WAY!
DON'T BUY THIS! YOU'RE WASTING YOUR MONEY!
Are you for real? Defective product! Even more defective customer services (if you can call it that!)
My wife made the unfortunate mistake of buying another Yoshi Blade and the blade chipped in less than 2 weeks!!!!!
If there was a rating one could give allowing for MINUS STARS, I WOULD RATE THIS PIECE OF TRASH THAT WAY!
DON'T BUY THIS! YOU'RE WASTING YOUR MONEY!
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Maybe I was lucky but we love our Yoshi Blade. Honestly for $19 how could you go wrong. If you look at all of pro ceramic blades you see that they are significantly more than the Yoshi Blade. Think of this knife set as an intro to ceramic blades. I have never seen the infomercial nor the ad on TV. So when I got it it was mostly a curious tool to use in the kitchen. All I can say is that this blade is amazingly sharp. It slices tomatoes, citrus, bread, cucumbers and other veggies amazing.
I am a vegetarian so I have no experience with this cutting meat. It does slice through tofu very easy. The minus 1 star is sometimes it is very difficult to get the knife to start a cut. I believe it is mostly due to the design of the tip. If you have any skill in the kitchen with cutting foods you will easily figure out how to properly use this blade. Also, the peeler is more of a novelty and I have only used it with moderate success on carrots.
Always use a wooden or plastic cutting surface. Almost 100% of dulling of blades come from cutting on inappropriate surfaces such as granite, steel, mica; this is true for ALL blades not just ceramic. Check the web for videos showing this. Hand wash this blade, dishwashers will destroy it.
Pros:
+ VERY sharp when cutting mealy foods
+ Lightweight feels plastic but this is how a ceramic blade feels.
+ cleans easily (does not retain any smell from foods (even garlic))
+ price - are you kidding me? A ceramic blade for under twenty bucks?
+ slicing and dicing is fantastic - its like a razor
Cons:
- Cheap cover ( you should use it to protect the blade in the drawer)
- not too enthused with the peeler.
- Tip needs redesigning
- Not sure how you could sharpen it (although if you take care of the blade it should stay sharp a very long time)
Summary:
If you do not own a ceramic blade you should look at this as a fine intro to the class of kitchen utensils. I love mine so much I am buying a full set of pro models for our family for the holidays.
Thank you for reading my review.
I am a vegetarian so I have no experience with this cutting meat. It does slice through tofu very easy. The minus 1 star is sometimes it is very difficult to get the knife to start a cut. I believe it is mostly due to the design of the tip. If you have any skill in the kitchen with cutting foods you will easily figure out how to properly use this blade. Also, the peeler is more of a novelty and I have only used it with moderate success on carrots.
Always use a wooden or plastic cutting surface. Almost 100% of dulling of blades come from cutting on inappropriate surfaces such as granite, steel, mica; this is true for ALL blades not just ceramic. Check the web for videos showing this. Hand wash this blade, dishwashers will destroy it.
Pros:
+ VERY sharp when cutting mealy foods
+ Lightweight feels plastic but this is how a ceramic blade feels.
+ cleans easily (does not retain any smell from foods (even garlic))
+ price - are you kidding me? A ceramic blade for under twenty bucks?
+ slicing and dicing is fantastic - its like a razor
Cons:
- Cheap cover ( you should use it to protect the blade in the drawer)
- not too enthused with the peeler.
- Tip needs redesigning
- Not sure how you could sharpen it (although if you take care of the blade it should stay sharp a very long time)
Summary:
If you do not own a ceramic blade you should look at this as a fine intro to the class of kitchen utensils. I love mine so much I am buying a full set of pro models for our family for the holidays.
Thank you for reading my review.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Less sharp after 3 weeks!
I bought this at another site for 12 bucks. It was so sharp the first week. Now after 3 weeks of using it to cut fruits for my morning smoothie, it's not that sharp already. Read more
Published 1 hour ago by purple cloud
Great Knife
Love this knife. It cuts easily into anything and is durable. I recommend it. And I also love the potato peeler!
Published 2 days ago by ShirShir
The "knife"
My wife loves her Yoshi knife. When I accidently hit it into a running disposal I had to find another and quick. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Michael K. Milligan
Really?
Everyone giving this product bad reviews... Try giving the care instructions a read. Yes, ceramic knives are harder than steel. Yes, they stay sharp 10 times longer than steel. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Zachaotic
sharp but
I did get this two years ago but soon after getting it it chipped, then a few months later chipped again, then last week it broke,
I have a knife I bought at the same time... Read more
I have a knife I bought at the same time... Read more
Published 1 month ago by sl
This knife is really legit!
For the record, this is the only knife that I use. I mean, it really does work for most everything. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Andrew Ellington
DO NOT BUY
I bought this blade, with the peeler combo. I ONLY use bamboo cutting boards, and am quite experienced with blades in the kitchen. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. LeClair
knife broke!
I do very light cooking, hence the need to buy a gimic knife instead of an actual full set. While the knife isnt exactly razor sharp as they would lead you to believe its adequate... Read more
Published 1 month ago by UpsNDownz76
Cash in the trash!
This knife is a waste of money. If you're looking for a good kitchen knife, go to a garage sale and buy some good old knives with wooden handles and dark metal blades. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. P
Stop and think
If this knife is supposed to be made out of the second strongest material in the world, why does the manufacturer only warranty the product only 60 days? Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rick Cooper
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