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Ginsu Chikara

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$63.99 - $89.00

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Type: Fine-edge blade kitchen knives

About - Ginsu Chikara
The Ginsu Chikara is part of the kitchen knife test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, kitchen knives models like the Chikara are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Cutting performance: Based on food-cutting tests using the chef's, slicing, utility, paring, and santoku (when available) knives. Handle comfort: Panelists (hand sizes from small to large) judged the chef's knife on how comfortable that knife felt in their hands. Handle balance: Panelists (hand sizes from small to large) judged the chef's knife on how well balanced that knife felt in their hands.

About - Ginsu Chikara

The Ginsu Chikara is part of the kitchen knife test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, kitchen knives models like the Chikara are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Cutting performance:: Based on food-cutting tests using the chef's, slicing, utility, paring, and santoku (when available) knives.
Handle comfort:: Panelists (hand sizes from small to large) judged the chef's knife on how comfortable that knife felt in their hands.
Handle balance:: Panelists (hand sizes from small to large) judged the chef's knife on how well balanced that knife felt in their hands.

Features & Specs - Ginsu Chikara
Blade type Manufacturing process used to make the blade. Stamped or forged: Forged knives are created by a process in which a single piece of molten steel is cut and beaten into the desired shape. Stamped knives are created by a cookie-cutter-type machine and are usually the same thickness throughout, except at the cutting edge. . Blade type	Forged
Prone to corrosion The knife is more susceptible to rust if knife is left soiled and/or wet for prolonged periods. Prone to corrosion	No
Heavy Knives are weighed and judged to be heavy or not. Heavy	No
Bulky Panelists judge how bulky the handle is. Bulky	No
Set size (pieces) Smallest set available with the four or five knives we tested. In some cases, sets held less than five pieces. For these sets, we bought the missing knives as open stock. Set size (pieces)	8
Knives missing from set Indicates which of the mainstay knives (chef, paring, slicer, utility, santoku) aren't in the set tested. Usually, these knives are available separately. Knives missing from set	Slicer (not available)
Warranty The type and term of the warranty under which the knives are covered. Warranty	Limited lifetime
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By Tim

from New York City

5.0

Fantastic Value!

2/22/2013

Pros

Comfortable Grip

Easy To Clean

Quality Construction

Stays Sharp

Cons

Best Uses

Bread

Meat

Veggies

Comment:

I am so glad i purchased these instead of one of the pricier brands. They are comfortable to hold and perform fantastically. Thanks Consumer Reports!

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By KoKo the Talking Ape

from Denver

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

7" Santoku perfect except for handle

3/26/2012

Pros

Good Balance

Quality Construction

Stays Sharp

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

The 7 santoku cuts like a dream and holds an edge well. The blade is thinner than my heavy chef's knife, so it slices through soft materials like bread, cheese, or soft vegetables more easily, though it might not hold up to tough root vegetables or joints of meat. My only quibble is the handle, which is relatively skinny and stick-like, quite a change from my regular knife (a Cuisinart with forged blade.)

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By DJ

from Madison, AL

(11 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Knives

2/13/2012

Pros

Dishwasher Safe

Quality Construction

Stays Sharp

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

I bought these knives after reading CRs review. I really like that these knives are dishwasher safe. They keep a sharp edge and have great durability for much less than the Henckels. Great knives, great price! I debated between buying these and a set of Henckels and glad I went with the Ginsu, because I am hard on the knives, I put them in the dishwasher, and I don't worry about ruining an expensive set of knives and get the same quality cuts.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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