It slices! It dices! It cuts through tin cans and still effortlessly cuts a tomato! If that sounds at all familiar, you must have been watching TV back in the seventies when the Ginsu knives first hit the market.

Although no one will ever mistake these for a knife created by a Japanese artisan, by nature of their aggressively serrated edges they'll cut as advertised, despite the low grade steel. I don't suggest slicing a soda can, by the way, but if you must try to recreate the commercials, go right ahead. You're not likely to do much damage, and considering the cost, these are throwaways anyway.

The secret to any type of "never needs sharpening" knife is a serrated blade. These knives are aggressively serrated and perform as should be expected. Unless destined for the stock pot, the quality of the cuts produced by these knives will make any serious cook cringe. Although the knives included in the set are a better mix than most sets, do I really have to tell you that I'd recommend taking a pass on these?

If you're looking for inexpensive knives that will perform better than these, check out some of the Forschner knife sets reviewed on this site recently.

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The yanagi or yanagiba is loosely translated from Japanese as willow blade as it resembles the willow leaf. Like many traditional Japanese knives, this knife is a specialty knife intended for one purpose: Slicing raw fish and seafood.

Most people have never used a yanagi or have only been exposed to one when sitting at a sushi bar, watching the sushi chef ply his craft. The blade is very thick at the spine and has a single bevel ground into the outside (right) face of the blade and a slightly hollowed back. This allows for a very sharp, albeit, delicate edge, which excels at the purpose for which it is intended.

Like Global knives, the other brand produced by parent company, Yoshikin, the level of fit and finish is quite good. Although the edge out of the box is sharp, like most Japanese knives, it isn't delivered with the kind of fully sharpened edge of which it is capable. Japanese makers expect the cook will want to put his own edge on the knife before using it.

A single bevel blade of this type requires a different method of sharpening than a typical "standard" double bevel edge. In order to achieve the sharpest edge possible, like other traditional Japanese blades, the back of the knife will need to be flattened before a final microbevel edge can be ground into the face. If it were to be sharpened in the same manner as a double bevel blade, the unique qualities the single bevel edge possesses would be ruined.

Like most other specialized Japanese single bevel blades, this is a knife intended for use primarily by professional cooks. Unlike many of the very expensive handmade Japanese knives, this is a knife made from modern stainless steel. It requires far less maintenance and the steel is softer than the high carbon steel knives favored by many professional sushi chefs. This combination of materials and price makes it ideally suited as an entry level knife for the apprentice sushi chef, or as a specialty knife for a cook who occasionally may need to produce the kinds of precision cuts at which this knife excels.

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As far as Italian kitchen cutlery goes, you can't get much better than LamsonSharp's pizza cutter here. The quality is professional-grade, plus the LamsonSharp warranty is one of the best you'll find.

This foot-long pizza rocker is from the Pro Walnut series, and as such, features quality handles made from genuine walnut wood. Walnut is known for being unusually hard and durable, especially when used over time. These handles are securely fixed into place with two brass rivets.

The rest of the blade is made from high carbon stainless steel imported from Solingen, Germany. Needless to say, it is in fact all in one piece meaning full-tang construction. And it's been stamped, hardened, and tempered by hand for extra sharpness and durability.

The Pizza Rocker is also covered by an extensive lifetime warranty against damage and dullness. So when the blade starts to lose its edge, fear not. LamsonSharp's warranty covers personalized sharpening by the same craftsmen who made the knife in the first place. That alone makes this pizza tool a great investment.

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If you've ever tried to eat a grapefruit with an ordinary knife, chances are you might have gotten a little frustrated. Unless, of course, your grapefruits are always perfectly ripe, or you just happen to be one lucky son of a gun who gets everything right the first time.

But that's not a problem if you have a grapefruit knife. These knives are usually quite inexpensive to get, and invaluable to have if you plan on purchasing more than 3 grapefruits within the course of your lifetime.

Norpro's version of a grapefruit knife isn't a bad choice at all. In fact, it's two knives in one. The wooden handle in the middle separates both blades, so when you're working on that stubborn grapefruit, all you have to do is flip the knife around in your hand from time to time and you're good to go.

This dual-blade design is uniquely patented by Norpro. One side of the handle features a serrated blade. This takes care of getting that tasty piece of grapefruit away from the rind. The other side features a double-edged plain knife that separates the membranes.

The metalwork is made entirely from genuine stainless steel, and the handle in the middle is made from durable hardwood. Two metal bolsters secure the handle in place. All components are dishwasher safe, but make sure that you still treat the wooden handle with care.

Looks like Norpro has provided a great option to make sure you never have to hassle a grapefruit again. And for that price, it's definitely worth it.

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If you don't like getting all that pulp and juice underneath your fingernails while you're peeling an orange, you'll probably want to keep an orange peeler handy in your kitchen drawer. Most traditional peelers have a small hook on one end and a peel lifter on the other. But this WingKnife model by Spring Mill changes the traditional design a bit.

This orange peeler features two different tools on each end of its handle. The bigger end is the orange cutter. Its blade is serrated, but not sharp enough to cause any major damage. On the other side is the peeler. The end is curved to fit underneath the orange peel and lift if away from the fruit.

Another handy feature is the finger guard on top of the serrated blade. It adds more leverage to the knife so you can get the right angle and pressure needed to make each peeling job easier. Speaking of easy, did we mention it's dishwasher safe?

Some folks prefer to use a traditional orange peeler design because they're used to it, and often what you're used to just ends up being easier. However, if you're up for trying a new technique and don't mind a sharper, larger tool to help you remove those stubborn rinds, this WingKnife will be a breath of fresh air.

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This OXO i-Series Swivel peeler will no doubt be the best peeler you've ever used. Personally, I've tried the knock-off brands of comfort-grip peelers, and truthfully they're good but not as good as what you're looking at here. OXO has taken steps with their i-Series product to make sure it's the only peeler you ever have to use again.

For starters, the i-Series Swivel blade is longer. The original OXO peeler blade is very sharp, so the extra length on the Swivel comes in quite handy. It's made from hardened stainless steel that is precision-ground with extra durability so it'll stay sharp for a longer period of time.

The tip of the blade features a blemish remover, or eyer, made from hardened die-cast zinc. It's extremely sharp and focused, so the spots on all those potatoes will come out in no time, and it's just as dishwasher-safe as the rest of the tool.

OXO gave their Swivel peeler an extra-cushy handle as well. Good Grips handles are normally rave-worthy just on their own, but the i-Series models contain extra padding and "squish" to form to your unique grip.

And here's our favorite feature about OXO peelers: replaceable blades! It's very hard, if not impossible, to find this feature offered by other manufacturers. Pardon the wordplay, but the convenience of a replaceable blade is just irreplaceable. We have a feeling you might get attached to that squishy grip, so this way you won't ever have to adjust to a less comfortable peeler. Ever.

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Well, Norpro listed this handy tool as a bagel knife. And while it might do a fantastic job at slicing bagels, we'd like to point out that it's not the only function or purpose for this knife. Because what if you're not an avid consumer of bagels? That would warrant an awkward explanation. So here's a list of other reasons to consider the Norpro White Bagel Knife:

It's a pastry knife, not just a bagel knife. If extra-long bread knives are too much of a hassle to slice open an English muffin or a croissant, try this knife. The serrations are deep enough to provide a clean cut, and the blade is certainly less than a foot long, so that means less fumbling around.

It's a safety knife. The potential dangers of sharp metal and fine serrated edges aren't an issue here. So if you're in the process of teaching your son or daughter how to use a knife, or if you need to find something safe for a disabled loved one, then this knife is a good choice.

It's also a non-destructive knife. The blunt edges won't destroy a non-stick pan like an ordinary metal knife would. No more annoying line marks in your skillets from now on.

And it also works well as a lightweight tool to slice lettuce leaves or remove the scales from fish.

To cut a long story short, you don't have to own stock in a bagel company in order to find something to like about NorPro's White Bagel Knife. You'll find it's an inexpensive solution to a plethora of kitchen tasks.

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OXO's Zester is yet another handy tool to keep in the kitchen, especially if you love making citrus concoctions. While it's listed as a lemon zester, keep in mind that it's not limited solely to lemons, of course. They're the most common citrus flavor fruit, and if you're partial to oranges or limes, you just won't see anything out there called a "lime zester." Prejudiced, but oh well.

The OXO Good Grips Zester is its own multi-tool, actually. You can use it to grind the peel from the fruit as well as garnish what's left over. Five Zester holes on the end of the tool get the job done quickly and easily. On the back of the tool you'll find a small garnishing channel knife so you can add decorative touches as you see fit.

The Zester is dishwasher safe, and comes with a large eyelet hole at the end of the handle so you can hang it in your kitchen for easy access.

And the tool is durably made. All the metal hardware is fashioned from pure stainless steel. The rubber handle is durable as well, but the main highlight of a Good Grips handle isn't its durability of course. They're known for exceptional comfort.

What might surprise you if you're not already aware of this is that the Good Grips handles are also known for exceptional health. They're award recipients of the Tylenol Arthritis Foundation Design Award. Protecting your hands and wrists from overexposure to harsh surfaces is very important, not something to be taken lightly. We're glad OXO agrees.

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As we've said before on CooksDen, your cutlery will love you forever if you don't keep them all bunched up together in a silverware drawer, because doing so increases the possibility of rust and damage to the knife blades. Keep them stored inside a knife block, or use a magnetic bar in your kitchen if room allows for it.

One such knife bar option is this magnetic tool from Bodum. It's made from pure stainless steel, and features a perforated design across the surface. This makes it easier to lift the knife off of the surface area of the magnet. Plus it also adds to the bar's modern, edgy feel.

According to the product, as well as the customers who bought it, the Bodum knife bar is very easy to install as well. Basically it mounts onto any space on your kitchen wall that's most convenient for you. Straightforward template instructions are included to make it foolproof.

At 10.5 inches, it's shorter than some knife bars out there but long enough to hold what you need. Multiple bars can be attached together to give the appearance of a longer piece.

The style and design of this particular knife bar is meant to complement a crisp, edgy modern kitchen. If you're looking for something with a softer tone as well as extra length, check out the MIU magnetic knife bar.

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As you probably know by now, OXO has created quite a reputation for marketing quality, affordable kitchen products that are comfortable to use. So let's see if their Bent Icing Knife lives up to the Good Grips standard:

The blade is bent at the handle, allowing it to be much more flexible than an ordinary pastry knife as well as adding an ergonomic angle for better comfort. We're glad to see that it's stainless steel as always. And it's dishwasher safe, too.

But durable stainless steel doesn't necessarily mean that the knife's thin design will work for all types of frostings. Many customers have questioned the thinness of the Bent Icing Knife, saying that it's too thin for denser types of frosting. However, if your area of expertise usually revolves around lighter and fluffier frostings, then you'll be just fine because that's what this knife was designed to work with.

The handle is comfortable, resilient, and non-slip even when wet. It's made from a rubber compound with the standard OXO grip traction on the sides. And it features a loophole on the end so you can hang it in your kitchen if you prefer not to use drawer storage or a knife block. But if you foresee this icing knife getting stored in a block, then make sure you have at least 12.5 inches of room available since that's how long the knife is.

So whether you're a professional cake decorator or a lover of all things moist and sugary, you'll like having the OXO Good Grips Bent Icing Knife around.

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