Ginsu Shoku Stainless Steel Cultlery Set

<h2>Product Description</h2>

Color: Ebony



   

 

        Product Description
 
  <p>With the 8-piece Ginsu Shoku kitchen knife set in ebony, you'll add a splash of color to your kitchen in addition to the high quality and craftsmanship of Ginsu's blades. This set includes 8-inch chef, 8-inch bread, 7-inch santoku, 5-inch boning, and 3-1/2-inch paring knives as well as a sharpening rod. And you can free up counter space with the included wall mountable stainless steel magnetic strip, which enables you to store your knifes securely while allowing you quick access and blade visibility during food prep.</p>  <p>Ginsu Shoku Series blades are fully forged from Japanese steel, which is well known for its stain and rust resistance, strength, and ability to hold an incredibly sharp edge. They're precision balanced for optimal cutting, and a unique anodizing process on the ergonomic handle brings color and elegance into any kitchen environment. Limited lifetime warranty, with free lifetime sharpening available (excludes shipping and handling. Hand wash only. Knives are made in China.</p>  <p> <b>What's in the Box</b> 8-piece knife set in ebony includes: 8-inch chef's knife, 8-inch bread knife, 7-inch santoku knife, 5-inch boning knife, 3-1/2-inch paring knife, sharpening rod, stainless steel magnetic storage strip</p>
 
  <br /> <b><span class="h3color tiny">This review is from: </span>Ginsu Shoku Stainless Steel Cultlery Set with Crimson Colored Handle (Kitchen)</b><br/>
     
     
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As others have noted: "Crimson" means PINK.  The handles are PINK.
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<br/>Ok, my review:
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<br/>These Ginsu knives are what you'd expect them to be: stamped steel, sharpened up. While they're touted as "Japanese Steel", they are clearly stamped "China."  A quick comparison versus Shun (quality Japanese knives) and Wusthof (quality German knives) reveals that these are lightweight and not evenly balanced.  Still, they are the expected quality for their price point.
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<br/>As everyone has noted: they are SHARP.  But, as a select few have noted, any thin piece of steel can be sharpened up.  After putting the 7 inch Santoku through its paces over the past month, it's already lost its edge.  And before you ask, no, the honing steel is NOT included to sharpen the knives up. The steel is there to hone the knives; to straighten  or align the edge. It won't put an edge back on.  Anyway, although it didn't hold an edge for very long, it DID sharpen right back up easily.  Mixed blessing there, but short term; it's good.
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<br/>The handles are comfortable.  However, they are too light and include cheap gray plastic accents.  Bad balance plus sharp edge can often equal uneven application of force and accidents. (So, be mindful!)
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<br/>My gripe about the packaging: two of the knives had bent/dinged edges because the packaging isn't sufficient enough to keep them from becoming damaged in shipping.
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<br/>Now.. The included magnetic holder is a champ!  Well designed, easy to install, does its job well.  Also, the honing steel works very well; and unlike the knives, it's well balanced.
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<br/>If you're looking for a set of knives that will function well, these should suit you.  Just please remember that they are stamp-formed steel and won't last you a lifetime.
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