5 comments about Ginsu International Traditions 14-Piece Knife Set with Block, Natural.

1. When i received the knife, I didn't open until xmas. I was missing 3 knife and after one month , 3 knife did not cut as promise. It was a gift to a family member, so I was pretty upset.



2. This is the 3rd set of these knives I've gotten. The others were gifts and this set was my Christmas from my son and I love them! I don't cook a lot and so I've never bought a complete set before, but these were inexpensive (basically a whole set for the price of one or two knives), and they cut really well and I especially appreciate the super sharp steak knives. If you are reading these reviews because you can't decide whether or not to buy this set-the long and short of my opinion is buy these they're great!



3. Simply put, these knifes are ok for its price. It cuts very well but the knives rusts very easily. Buy with caution. I purchased these thinking that this will be a wonder knife but reality wasn't so.
   Bottom line: These are good knives for its price but nothing more



4. This knife set is great for only 30 bucks. I have used the higher priced knives from stores like wal-mart and they do not compaire. The block is very solid and fits the blades perfect.



5. I was looking for a cheap knife set with block, and this fit the bill perfectly. I really like these knives! They got a few spots on them after coming out of the dishwasher, but thats probabaly my own fault. Would buy again! Thanks!

5 comments about Wüsthof 2-Stage Knife Sharpener.

1. I bought two of these, one for me and for my older son. My other son liked it so much, he took mine!



2. This knife sharpener works incredibly well and is very easy to use, especially compared to a sharpening steel. Good knives are expensive, so it's well worth the very affordable $20 sharpener to keep them in good condition.



3. Maybe the best $20 I've ever spent. If you're like me and your knives are ancient and you're not getting anywhere with the sharpening steel, BUY THIS. You will feel a LOT less sorry for yourself about not having the $$ for new knives. And for godsake do NOT throw out those tarnished old scissors you bought back when we actually manufactured things like scissors in the good old US of A. I've had the nastiest looking pair of scissors imaginable for as long as I can remember, we're talking decades, but they're quality. A few passes through the scissors sharpener in this gizmo and they're performing like new. Thank you, Wüsthof, for providing us with a way to AVOID buying your knives :). Very classy.



4. I have used this sharpener on my very dull knives. It works great!! A few swipes with the coarse side and then a few over the fine, and my knives cut like new again.



5. Best sharpener I have ever bought. A couple of pulls through and its just as sharp as when I first bought them.

5 comments about Ginsu International Traditions 14-Piece Stainless Steel Knife Block Set.

1. GREAT PRODUCT FOR MY "HOME USE"!! IF YOU WANT
   A "CHEF" TYPE PRODUCT...YOU WOULD NEED TO SPEND
   A LOT MORE. BUT...FOR MY "HOME USE"...IT'S
   GREAT!! BE "VERY CAREFUL THO"...THESE KNIVES
   ARE "VERY-VERY SHARP"...FIRST TIME--IT CUT THREW
   CHICKEN BONES WITH ONE SLICE!!



2. i couldn't agree more with the others about how great the Ginsu knives are. i do have one problem, and it's with the block. it easily tips over.
   
   
   RANDi



3. The family needed good knives, and these seem to fit the bill. Very sturdy/heavy. No complaints thus far.



4. I've had the Ginsu 14-piece knife set for about 2 months now. The weight of the knifes are well balanced and the edge is sharp. I can't say anything bad about these knifes.



5. Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1N4LMGGGMW5YP I've washed these in the dishwasher after every use and after 3 months they're covered in rust spots. They hang on a magnet knife rack and not in the block that they come with, so it's not even like that aren't always 100% dry. I guess stainless steel doesn't mean stainless steel in China.

5 comments about Victorinox 3-1/4-Inch Paring Knife with Large Handle.

1. I like this knife. I ordered two of them, one for myself and one for my sister. I also ordered the 8" chefs knife from the same maker. I like them both, even though they are light in the hand. They are very sharp and do a great job. It was a bonus that they were inexpensive as well.
   The cheap plastic handles are the reason I only gave them four stars, but they are comfortable so I don't regret buying them. I would recommend these knives.



2. This is a neat alternative to the expensive Wusthof knives. I haven't used those expensive brands so I do not know if they are that much better than Victorinox. Anyway, if you are not going to be able to buy a Wusthof or a J.A. Henckel, this is a good brand to consider. It is very comfortable to hold and use; it is good at paring and coring. I think it works well on almost any kind of small vegetable. The blade's not intimidatingly sharp and I like the simple look. If it lasts at least three years, like my last paring knife, that's a good return for the price. (I will let you know if mine does).



3. This knife made me realize that a sharp knife makes cooking more enjoyable. Apparently my knives weren't sharp enough! I love this knife. It is inexpensive, and so far, performs beautifully.



4. This is one knife that every kitchen must have. It is very sharp and does a great job on most everything.



5. I have been pleased with other Victorinox knife purchases. This one was such a good price I bought 8 of them and shared with my friends.
   
   It is very sharp, holds an edge, and the large handle makes it easy to use.

5 comments about Victorinox Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife.

1. I have ALWAYS loved forschner knives, I worked as a professional chef for better than 25 years, and I have to say I POSITIVELY HATE plastic handled knives,...I ALWAYS bought rosewood. A fellow chef suggested that I give the "black fibrox" handled knives a shot, it might change my mind on the plastic,......well, he was right,...the handle stays "grippy" even with your hands covered in oil, chicken fat, water, flour,...it didn't matter, the handle ALWAYS stayed "grippy",...amazing.
   
   also the design of the "grip area" where the handle meets the blade was DESIGNED by someone who held a knife everyday for a long time, it takes NO pressure to grip, and the balance is perfect for fast chopping, or mincing "pepin style".
   
   I'll be ordering more of the fibrox handles in the near future



2. I had a bias against knives that weren't forged. This inexpensive knife is extremely sharp, light weight, and the handle has a great grip. It's still new so only time will tell if it maintains the edge and can be resharpened well. In the meantime, if your considering expensive cutlery take a look at this. Give it a try. Even if you don't like it, you're not out a king's ransom.



3. This is a great knife - a little lighter than my preference, but it is sharp, appears sturdy, and the handle has *superb* grip. I didn't know a handle could be so superbly grippy until using this knife.
   
   But! A caution for the WOMEN purchasing knives... unless you have larger hands than the average gal, consider a smaller knife. I know, I know - always consider dimensions before you order. But! I didn't, and while this knife is still usable, I think a reminder is in order that the size of knife considered "small" or "mini" by many knife manufacturers is actually what women can more confidently and comfortably use. This is large enough to be ungainly in my hands.
   
   Great knife - just double-check that it's the right size for your hand first, by measuring a knife you already know and love.



4. Go get this knife! Now! You won't be sorry. This is my where-have-you-been-all-my-life
   knife. I reach for it several times a day. I've only had it about a week, so I can't say how
   it will hold up, but so far I love it. I have Henkles, Wustoffs, Cutco, Mac--this has become
   my go-to knife.



5. I didn't know a knife could cut so well! I received this for my birthday after putting it on my wish list because it was a top pick at America's Test Kitchen. I am amazed by how sharp it is and how easily it cuts through meats, carrots and the few other items I've used it on in the few hours I've had it. Fits in my hand well with good balance between handle and blade. Would buy again, and again! Well worth the money, in fact, quite a bargain for the price vs quality!

5 comments about Microplane Grater/Zester.

1. Great for zest, nutmeg and hard cheese like Parmesan. Not another "kitchen gadget", but a useful tool,



2. I needed a zester for some recipes and went with this particular Microplane based upon the reviews, and because it had a nice handle on it (scared of skinned hands). The grater is super-sharp and works with precision; the peel practically flakes off with little pressure. It gives very fine zest. I have small hands but the handle is very comfortable and the zester overall feels sturdy. The inward curves on the sides may seem odd and seem made to trap goo, but I've found that the blade is easy to clean inside and out. I haven't tried this on cheese yet but I don't anticipate a problem. The zester comes with a thick plastic blade shield so it can go into a utinsel drawer with no worries of damage or accidental scrapeage. Great product!



3. Excellent grating surface. I use it for nutmeg mostly but it makes a good zester, too. Comes with plyable protective case.



4. This one stays next to me in my sushi bar! Quality Zester that does the job and should last a long long time!



5. I started using it the moment i received this, and it was great. I would have given it five stars but it didn't come with a plastic cover, other than that it grates very fine and is a breeze to use.

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5 comments about AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener.

1. I have tried several types of sharperners and this is by far the best I have ever used. It is very easy to use and will give your knife a very sharp edge.



2. I was a bit skeptical at first, but I have been using this sharpener for several months now and am very impressed. It is a quick easy way to put a sharp edge on any blade you use in the kitchen. I have used it on large and small kitchen knifes. I pulled out a knife the other day while making a dish that required sliced (halved) grape tomatoes. The knife I had was a bit dull and was squishing the tomatoes. I zipped the blade through the sharpener about 20 times, took about a minute. Then it went through the little guys zip zip zip. It's small, easy to store, and very safe. I'm going to get another one for my camping gear.



3. I originally owned this knife sharpener along with a sharpener for scissors and garden tools, and I was extremely pleased with how easy it is to sharpen a knife. The guard at the handle protects your hand thus making it very safe to handle. It is light weight and easy to store in the drawers. I truly would recommend this sharpener to anyone.



4. I had one of those traditional long rod type of sharpner. It was very difficult to use it and never sharpened the knife as much as one would like. This one is as good as the reviews suggest. It's extremely easy to use and very quick to sharpen. You will see a remarkable difference immediately. It's a strong buy.



5. This AccuSharp knife sharpener is excellent. I've used other similar sharpeners and this one sharpens better by far.