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Ginsu Shoku

Approximate retail price:

$146.88

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Type: Fine-edge blade kitchen knives

About - Ginsu Shoku
The Ginsu Shoku is part of the kitchen knife test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, kitchen knives models like the Shoku 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 Shoku

The Ginsu Shoku is part of the kitchen knife test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, kitchen knives models like the Shoku 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 Shoku
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	Yes
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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Grandpa

from

Birmingham

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

2nd Review after 3 months use

1/12/2012

Pros

Same as before

Stays Sharp

Cons

Flimsy Construction

Handle lets water leak in

Best Uses

Bread

Chopping

Meat

Veggies

Comment:

The rubber seals on some allow water into the handles. Probably should have gone with the less expensive set which appears to have a better constructed handle.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Grandpa

from

Birmingham Al

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Amazed - even at my age

10/3/2011

Pros

Comfortable Grip

Fits your hand

Quality Construction

Smooth Slice

Cons

Best Uses

Bread

Meat

Veggies

Comment:

Cooking is my hobby and I have been doing it many many years. I am not a gadget guy but love high quality basics. Why I waited so many years to acquire a quality set of knives, I do not know. Based on Consumer Reports I selected this set. Ginzu has a cheaper one rated higher but only slightly and this one had a better selection of knives. I am truly amazed by the ease of use of these knives. On TV chefs effortlessly slice onions, celery, tomatoes and on and on. These knives make me slice like a TV star. They are very sharp, cut smoothly and the magnetic strip makes it easy to keep out of grand kids reach. The only slight negative is the boning knife is not as flexible as it could be. I will be getting rid of a lot of old tired knives. I never realized how much a great knife improves the cooking experience. Much better than a much more expensive product (Hanaita) by same company - I own some of it as well.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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