Ginsu 07135 5-Piece Chikara Signature Series Block Knife Set



Good choice at a good price.

Purchased the set at the recommendation of Consumer’s Reports. I had always used German Henkles or Wustof because of their superb crafstmanship, sturdy materials, well balanced knives and consistency of sharp edges. I also tried a couple of Shun Kershaw knives. All cost in the hundreds of dollars and perhaps are worth it. But when I needed an extra set for outdoor food preparation, I tried to be thrifty and glad I did!

Any kitchen should have a minimum of a Chef’s knife, a utility knife, a paring knife and a slicer; to chop,dice and slice. This set has all that one needs. The knives are esthetically beautiful but unbalanced because of heavy handles; one needs to apply more pressure when using the “blade grip”. They are razor sharp from the factory and maintain their edge for a long time if properly cared for. Always hand wash and dry after use (otherwise may develop spots on the blade), NEVER wash in dishwasher, this will dull the edge. Always replace in the protective wood block…


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