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| About - Ginsu Chikara |
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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.
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| Features & Specs - Ginsu Chikara | |
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Blade type |
Forged |
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Prone to corrosion |
No |
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Heavy |
No |
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Bulky |
No |
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Set size (pieces) |
8 |
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Knives missing from set |
Slicer (not available) |
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Warranty |
Limited lifetime |
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By from
(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
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 from
(10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)
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.
By from
(13 of 19 customers found this review helpful)
rusted after 2 weeks of use
1/17/2012
Pros
Comfortable Grip
Good weight
Sharp
Cons
Rusts quickly
Slippery handles
Best Uses
Comment:
After reading the CR review, I bought these for my mother. After only 2 weeks of use, rust spots started to appear on the knife blades. Obviously, the steel used for these blades are not the best quality. I am returning them to the store. Very disappointed that CR would label these a Best Buy.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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