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Ginsu 14-Piece Stainless Steel Knife Block Set, with Black Block

3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 479 ratings
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Color Silver
Brand GINSU
Blade Material Stainless Steel
Blade Edge Serrated
Item dimensions L x W x H 10.25 x 4.75 x 14.5 inches

About this item

  • 14-piece block set with kitchen shears
  • Knives forged in Japanese 420 series stainless steel; satin finish on blades and handles
  • Full tang; blades are serrated on both sides for clean cuts for left- and right- handed users
  • Knives store in painted hardwood block; knives never need sharpening and are dishwasher- safe
  • Knife block measures 8-1/2 by 6 inches and weighs 9 pounds; limited lifetime warranty

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Ginsu knives have commercial quality, high carbon, Japanese stainless steel blades. Stainless Steel handles are built for extreme strength and durability. Hardwood storage blocks keep your knives organized, safe and ready to use. This set includes: chef's knife, santoku, 6 steak knives, bread knife, boning knife, utility knife, paring knife, shears and versatile hardwood storage block.

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Any person that has ever tried to slice the golden crust of a baguette with a paring knife, or to peel an apple with a chef’s knife, knows the importance of stocking a wide variety of cutlery in the kitchen. A single recipe may require four or five different knives to cut, dice, and slice with efficiency and ease. To cover this wide gamut, Ginsu offers a new comprehensive cutlery set. From the International Traditions cutlery line, the 14-piece set comes equipped with a 3-1/2-inch paring knife, 4-1/2-inch utility knife, 5-inch boning knife, 8-inch slicer, 8-inch chef’s knife, 8-inch bread knife, six 4-1/2-inch steak knives, kitchen shears, and knife block. With this wide variety of blades, the set makes a wonderful housewarming gift for a young family establishing their first household.

The blade of each knife was forged from Japanese 420 series stainless steel with full tang for increased balance and permanence. The hygienic stainless-steel construction resists rusting, staining, and corrosion. The craftsmen at Ginsu employ a specialized Symmetric Edge technology, notching matching serrations on both sides of the blade for enhanced precision and smoothness for left- and right- handed users alike. The balanced two-dimensional serration eliminates the need for sharpening these knifes. Stainless-steel handles are curved to provide an ergonomically-friendly hold for chefs. The knife block features sturdy hardwood construction to protect knives and permit quick access while cooking. For cleaning convenience, the knives are dishwasher- safe. Ginsu covers the set with a limited lifetime warranty. The knife block measures 8-1/2 by 6 by inches. The set weighs 9 pounds upon shipping. --Jessica Reuling

What’s in the Box
Set includes: 3-1/2-inch paring knife; 4-1/2-inch utility knife; 5-inch boning knife; 8-inch slicer; 8-inch chef’s knife; 8-inch bread knife; six 4-1/2-inch steak knives; kitchen shears; knife block.

Customer reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
479 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the durability, sharpness, and performance of the knife block set. They mention that the knives arrived unscathed, with no scratches or bent tips. They also say that the blades are sharp and make cutting much easier. Customers also like the quality, weight, and value of the set. However, some customers differ on rust, and fit.

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190 customers mention160 positive30 negative

Customers like the quality of the knife block set. They say the knives are well-made, substantial, and functional. Some customers also mention that the knives arrived in great condition and have a strong tang.

"...I like the weight of them, they don't feel cheap...." Read more

"Firstly let me begin with the good:The knives arrived in great condition, tipped with plastic sheaths for safety and well enough..." Read more

"I bought these knifes in June, 2008. This is a great, affordable, attractive set of knives. We have always used the dishwasher to clean these...." Read more

"...the reviews on this set and was amazed at the comments about the high quality although the price was so cheap...." Read more

187 customers mention152 positive35 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the knife block set. They mention that the blades are sharp, and still sharp after years of use. The knives are well made and have very good edges, making cutting much easier. They are well balanced and robust, and can cut through even frozen meat with ease. The downside is that the knives are double edged serrated knives.

"...I don't use them every day but they are still sharp after years of use. I like the weight of them, they don't feel cheap...." Read more

"...They feel well balanced and robust and can cut through even frozen meat with ease.The downside:..." Read more

"...After a bit over a year the knifes are still sharp, but we have had some major issues. Several knives have loosened from their handles...." Read more

"...She really likes the look/style and they cut really well. They seem to be very balanced in your hand...." Read more

152 customers mention123 positive29 negative

Customers like the durability of the knife set. They mention that it looks good, has a heavy feel, and is very sharp. They also appreciate that the knives arrived unscathed, with no scratches or bent tips. They have had no issues with the paint chipping, even after several moves.

"...As for the block I have had no issues with the paint chipping even after several moves with these thrown in a box, and the black is sleek and looks..." Read more

"...They are an attractive set which I handwash and dry immediately to ensure no dishwasher issues as mentioned in other reviews..." Read more

"...She really likes the look/style and they cut really well. They seem to be very balanced in your hand...." Read more

"...were having that problem, all the knives arrived unscathed, no scratches or bent tips or anything...." Read more

108 customers mention104 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the knife block set. They mention that it's good for the price, has the right amount of pieces, and gets the job done on a budget. Some say that the knives have an expensive look to them.

"...Overall this is incredible quality for the price and I would absolutely buy again." Read more

"I bought these knifes in June, 2008. This is a great, affordable, attractive set of knives. We have always used the dishwasher to clean these...." Read more

"...was amazed at the comments about the high quality although the price was so cheap...." Read more

"...The knives slice anything and have an expensive look to them. My mother has a set that is 3 years old and still sharp as ever...." Read more

41 customers mention36 positive5 negative

Customers like the weight of the knife block set. They say the knives are heavy and well weighted. Some customers also mention that the block is painted black wood and hefty, which prevents tipping.

"...I like the weight of them, they don't feel cheap...." Read more

"...The block is painted black wood and hefty too (prevents tipping)...." Read more

"...The knives are a nice weight, and boy, are they sharp!..." Read more

"...As I get more experieince with them I will update. Until then, I love their weight (just enough without being overly heavy), and the handle feel..." Read more

37 customers mention37 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the knife block set. They mention that it works well, serves them extremely well, and goes well with other stainless steel appliances. Some say that the knives are the best they've ever used and the price is reasonable. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...They are very substantial and functional but not worth the upkeep. I've heard others describe them as "Gypsu knives" and wholeheartedly concur." Read more

"...Overall, I love these knives, they serve me extremely well and, for the time being, I wouldn't trade them in for any other ones." Read more

"...I've already used these knives and they work great! They are also beyond easy to clean which makes it even better...." Read more

"...are the sharpest knives you will find but for most purposes they do their job well...." Read more

57 customers mention20 positive37 negative

Customers are mixed about the rust of the knife block set. Some mention that they have no rust problems with the knives being very resistant to corrosion. However, others say that they do get rust spots after a while and that they come up with water spots all over them.

"...We have always used the dishwasher to clean these. While there is minor rust, it is easily removable with a little elbow grease...." Read more

"...They are not rusted. They are not stained. They are not chipped, bent, or dulled -- and I'm not one to win any housekeeping awards; my dishes do not..." Read more

"...The dream ended quickly. They rust within an hour if not kept dry. These "Japanese" knives are stamped made in China...." Read more

"...After gentle use, and hand wash, rust is now apparent on the only knife I used. Also received two defective wood blocks in a row...." Read more

26 customers mention10 positive16 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the knife block set. Some mention that the steak knives fit tightly in the block, while others say that the blocks were weird and the knives couldn't fit in very well.

"...Sadly I discovered that the issue with the ill-fitting slots is not an uncommon one...." Read more

"...why others had a problem with them fitting into the slots, since mine fit perfectly...." Read more

"...replacement wood block was not filed properly so one of the knives couldn't fit in it, so I had to make the hole bigger to fit...." Read more

"...star off because the block is not *perfect*, i.e. the steak knives aren't all exactly aligned, but I don't really give a hoot...." Read more

I would give more than 5 stars if I could
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I would give more than 5 stars if I could
Best knife set I have owned! I bought this set back in December of 2009. Here is a recent pic of them, still going strong. Not all are pictured but only bc they are currently in the dishwasher being cleaned. Highly suggest this set if you want a long lasting set!
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Top reviews from the United States

Samantha B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible quality for the price, still going strong after 6 years.
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2015
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I have had this set of knives for nearly 6 years and they are definitely the best I've ever had, and better than the more expensive ones my friends and family have purchased. I don't use them every day but they are still sharp after years of use. I like the weight of them, they don't feel cheap. And being all metal they are more sanitary because germs and gunk seep into wood or porous plastic handles. Also love the solid handle that doesn't have screws (another place where nasty things can hide).

I always wash mine in the dishwasher and I only have one rust spot on one knife and it was the one I left wet in the sink for too long. If you put these through the dishwasher, take them out promptly and make sure they're not dripping wet when you put them in the block you won't have any issues.

As for the block I have had no issues with the paint chipping even after several moves with these thrown in a box, and the black is sleek and looks good with the silver knives. The only downside is that being black you can see every speck of dust. You should keep anything touching utensils that you use with food clean obviously, but a day after wiping it down you can start to see little specks again. It doesn't drive me crazy to the point where I have to constantly wipe it down, but it's one of those minor things I don't love.

I really never use kitchen shears for anything other than cutting open bags and things, so I can't say how durable they are other than they haven't broken on me from that type of use. They don't stay as sharp as the knives however. Even cutting open bags of frozen peas they have dulled.

Overall this is incredible quality for the price and I would absolutely buy again.
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LINSEY S.
4.0 out of 5 stars Slots are an issue but the knives are great.
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2012
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Firstly let me begin with the good:

The knives arrived in great condition, tipped with plastic sheaths for safety and well enough packaged.

The price was reasonable and you do feel as though you are getting a great set for the price.

The knives are indeed sharp it feels like cutting through butter. After feeling like I have to saw through meats and veggies, it is a joy to have merely to 'cut.'

They are an attractive set which I handwash and dry immediately to ensure no dishwasher issues as mentioned in other reviews (hastening/causing rusting etc.)

They feel well balanced and robust and can cut through even frozen meat with ease.

The downside:

Sadly I discovered that the issue with the ill-fitting slots is not an uncommon one. The steak knives feel as though they are wedges together as the handles are fairly thick the way that the slots are cut the handles scrape along the side of the ones beside them as you extract a knife. Furthermore the 3-1/2-inch paring knife doesn't have a home - that is to say it does - but it does not fit. The slot is angled such that the knife sits askew and slanting downward and even though I matched the knives to the slots they are supposed to fit, the paring knife looks obvious that the slot isn't right for it. While the other knives line up, the paring knife drops down.

However this is merely cosmetic and while it does annoy me (I like my symmetry dammit!) it doesn't seem to affect the knives in any way so I can deal with it.

Overall it is a good set and I would recommend it for anyone buying for themselves, but not really as a gift because while it's purely cosmetic, the knife which doesn't sit right in the block, to me at least, says that it might be a cheaper quality set than it is and no-one wants to give a crappy looking gift xD
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Drew E. Sundin
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Knifes that Won't Stand the Test of Time
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2009
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I bought these knifes in June, 2008. This is a great, affordable, attractive set of knives. We have always used the dishwasher to clean these. While there is minor rust, it is easily removable with a little elbow grease. After a bit over a year the knifes are still sharp, but we have had some major issues. Several knives have loosened from their handles. The other day I was cutting into something and the handle broke off completely and almost resulted in a trip to the emergency room.
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Martin J. Edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars Great deal and great price too!
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2011
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I bought this knife set for my wife for Christmas. I was prepared to spend over $100 for a quality knife set. My wife has been complaining for years about how dull her knives get. Last year I bought her a knife sharpener and that seemed to ease things for a while, but she got tired of sharpening the knives all the time. I read the reviews on this set and was amazed at the comments about the high quality although the price was so cheap. I decided to give it a shot because these are real people leaving these reviews just like me. We have been using these knives for just over a week now and my wife absolutely loves them. She really likes the look/style and they cut really well. They seem to be very balanced in your hand. The metal handles give the knives just the right amount of weight, they are very easy to chop with. They feel like something that would be used in a Chef's kitchen and not your normal discount store purchase, but you get them for the discounted store price. We are already planning to buy a set for my in-laws!
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willdy
2.0 out of 5 stars Made in China Stainless steel rusts within an hour
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2010
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When I opened the box, I was literally thrilled with these knives. An all stainless steel knife and handle set that should survive years of dishwasher use. The dream ended quickly. They rust within an hour if not kept dry. These "Japanese" knives are stamped made in China. After a year, I'm still using them but regularly have to scour them with vinegar and scotchbrite to remove rust. I've worked and welded many types of stainless steel but have never seen it rust so quickly. I wonder if they've scrimped on chromium content.

They are very substantial and functional but not worth the upkeep. I've heard others describe them as "Gypsu knives" and wholeheartedly concur.
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Carol
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, super sharp knives!
Reviewed in Canada on September 28, 2013
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I could not believe it when I saw "Ginsu" knives on Amazon, remembering the commercials from the 70's, when I was a kid.

These knives are excellent. Super sharp. I have not had issues with rusting but try to take care to wash them by hand and dry them immediately.
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thatsme
5.0 out of 5 stars very good
Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2012
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these knives are exactly what i was looking for ! sharp, and all lengths and sizes for different tasks ! very happy with them :)
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