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Seki Magoroku are traditional Japanese knives which have been manufactured in a similar style or centuries.. There are now some European shapes to complement this line. This series catches the eye with its mirror-finished edge of high-quality steel, featuring Molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel blade with a hardness of 58 HRC. The handles feature a rich Bubinga wood handle in the traditional chestnut-shape. Manufactured in Japan by KAI which for more than 90 years has manufactured cutlery and related products of exceptional function, sharpness, and durability. It's these qualities that presently place products by KAI among the world's best.
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- Seki Magoroku 9 Pc. Block set features: 4" Paring Knife, 6" Utility Knife, 6.5" Nakiri Knife, 6.75" Santoku Knife, 8" Cherfs Knife, 8" Bread Knife, 8.25" Yanagiba Slicing Knife, Bamboo Block, and Whetstone.
- High carbon stainless steel
- Rich Bubinga wood handle. This hardwood is from Africa and is considered one of the Rosewoods and takes on a high lustrous finish.
- The polished polypropylene collar harmonically complements the modern color of the wood.
- Hand wash and dry
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 "Truly beautiful and practical set" 2008-08-13
By Groch (Broomfield, CO United States)
Over the years I've purchased a lot from Amazon, this knife set is one of my all time favorite buys.

I will not review the individual knives here, but to say that they are beautifully crafted, and very sharp. Check out the reviews on each of the individual knives for owner feedback. Some have European style blades (sharpened on 2 edges) some are Japanese with single edges. All are nicely balanced and made in Japan.



As for the set, consider the assortment. Many 9 piece sets give you an odd assortment of mostly small knives along with cheap scissors, an ugly block, and a throw away steel hone. This set, as the photo shows, has 7 well chosen knives, a beautifully finished bamboo block (the same one in the Shun sets) and a full size whetstone. So far as I can tell, the whetstone (KAI model AP-0305) is not otherwise available in the U.S., but it uses well chosen 400/1000 grit. Equivalent stones sell for about $60 on Amazon.



I have not owned them long enough to report on long term wear, they have wood handles so should be hand washed, but expect them to provide excellent service for many years.


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Buy Cheap J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 9-Piece Block Set

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This Twin Pro S nine-piece set includes 2-3/4-inch paring/boning knife, 4-inch paring/utility knife, 5-inch serrated/utility knife, 6-inch utility/sandwich knife, 7-inch hollow-edge santoku knife, 8-inch chef's knife, 9-inch sharpening steel, kitchen shears, hardwood storage block with steak slots. These Sigmaforge knives are forged from a single piece of Henckels's exclusive high carbon, no-stain steel formula and are Friodur ice hardened for maximum no-stain properties. The triple-riveted Novodur handles are durable, strong, and smooth for excellent control. The super bolster also ensures optimum balance and the laser-controlled edge guarantees a precision cut.
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- Sigmaforge one-piece construction; Friodur ice hardened
- Laser-controlled and hand-honed edge stays sharper longer
- Ergonomic 3-rivet, Novodur handles bonded to the full tang for comfort and precision
- Henckels's exclusive high carbon, no-stain steel formula
- Lifetime warranty
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 "They are OK" 2008-11-09
By JoeSchmoe155 (NY USA)
They need to be sharpened right out of the box. Some of them (8" chef and 10" chef that I bought separately) have spine sharp enough to cut yourself - I had to have it dulled. Other than that they are OK. If I was buying again I would go with Wusthof.



Update: Sharpening steel is your best friend!

 "Don't let some of these negative reviews get you down .. these are GREAT knives!" 2008-01-07
By Love to travel! (Minneapolis, USA)
Don't let some of these negative reviews get you down .. these are GREAT knives!



Prior to purchasing these knives I read the various reviews .. I find Amazon Reviews very helpful! My daughter in law has the Wusthof but I wasn't sure I was willing to pay quite that price since I don't cook as much as she does with her larger family. The Consumer Report information on the Profession S being "Forged because it is very close in form and function to traditionally 'Forged' pieces .. the only difference is that it isn't physically 'forged' from one piece of metal." .. helped my decision also. I then purchased the Henckels and have been just delighted!



Right out of the box they were gorgeous! Not a single defect/flaw/scratch .. each one wonderfully sharp .. I tried each knife .. slicing a piece of paper using from tip to handle .. like slicing through butter!



Quite frankly I would never abuse a fine piece of china nor a good knife .. so I don't worry about warping or discoloration of the handle .. it has always been my practice to just quickly scrub and dry my knife after use .. even my old cheaper knives still look good after years of use .. I'm so happy to finally have some GOOD knives .. trust me .. I'll take REALLY good care of these knives! Have some pride folks! (And if in time they DO get a bit banged up .. mores the benefit to my family .. it created some good food in the banging up!)



I also found the Customer Service Department more than helpful when I called because I wasn't quite sure about one area of registering my product online .. they couldn't have been nicer or more helpful.



I do not have huge hands and these fit my hands really nicely .. AND my husband is BIG .. and he likes them also!

 "Really nice professional knives" 2007-03-10
By Frank R. Carlsen (Star, Idaho USA)
I recently bought a Henckels Professional "S" 9-Piece Block set, and I must say that it looks and feels like the real deal.



My brother is a French Chef, and he preaches the importance of good knives. So when I decided it was time to get a real set of knives, I bought the best that I could afford.



It is right that these knives might not look as good as some cheaper knives, but here the money are not spend on the visual appearance, but the on the actual quality of the blade.



The balance on the knives are near perfect, and they just feel so nice in the hand.



When the knives comes out of the package they are only moderately sharp. So the first thing I did was to sharpen them, and yes they can hold an edge. I use a Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker 204MF, and after 5-10 minutes with each knife it was upgraded from a utility edge to pretty close to a razor edge, and they can hold that edge.



I must admit that I love these knives, and it is a pleasure to work with them.

 "Only the Best!" 2007-01-20
By J. David Constance (Texas)
Excellent product. Sharp and beautiful. Highly recommend. Well packaged. Sold by Metrokitchen.

 "Good blades, less than perfect handles" 2004-12-12
By G. Baldwin (Phoenix, AZ USA)
I purchased my Pro-S set roughly two years ago and have used them on an almost daily basis since.



The blades are of very good quality. Sharpness along the cutting edge was nearly even from base to tip when new. With weekly honing with the "sharpening" steel, the longer 8' blades have remained very sharp. Only the paring knife has lost its sharpness and needed a professional sharpening. The backs of the blades were properly deburred and dulled, allowing for tremendous pressure to be applied without injury to self (chopping turkey bones in half with the Chef knife). The serrated utility knives continue to cut loaves of bread as if they were butter.



My largest complaint has been with the handles. They are a sandwich of steel between dense black plastic. When run though a dishwasher (even without heated drying) or left overnight in soapy dish water, light rust sometimes occurs in the tiny gap between these two materials. It is very superficial and can be quickly cleaned, but it is annoying. The plastic is also starting to see light spidercracks on the paring knife.



Furthermore, the rivets have pitted and tarnished. I can no longer soak my knives before washing them, and the dishwasher is completely out of the question for fear of further damage.



Lastly, the wood block has not warped or discolored even after two years of moisture and direct evening sunlight. The top four slots on the right side all handle 8" blades. The topmost slot could even handle a 12" blade if required.


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Buy Cheap Shun Classic 9-Piece Knife Block Set

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Seamless stainless steel construction produces this stunning collection. Features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, yet without it's rusting problems.
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- 9-piece cutlery set with 3-1/2-inch paring, 6-inch utility, 6-inch chef's, 8-inch chef's, 9-inch slicing, and 9-inch bread knife
- Also includes sharpening steel, Taskmaster kitchen shears, and wooden storage block
- A dozen 12-inch decorating bags for dispensing frosting and filling
- Black laminated PakkaWood handles designed for maximum comfort
- made in Japan; lifetime warranty
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Seamless stainless steel construction produces this stunning collection. Features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, yet without it's rusting problems. Storage block is made from bamboo; an abundant, renewable resource.
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Technical Details

- 9-piece knife set: 9-inch bread knife, 9-inch slicing knife, 8-inch chef's knife, 6-inch chef's knife, 6-inch utility knife, 3-1/2-inch paring knife, sharpening steel, TaskMaster kitchen shears, and bamboo storage block
- VG-10 stainless steel clad with 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon stainless steel on each side
- Rust-resistant; offers benefits and look of Damascus steel
- Seamless, single-piece, stainless-steel bolster, handle, and end cap
- made in Japan; comes in gift box; covered by lifetime warranty
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 "Splendid Knives!" 2009-08-10
By Victoria Hawker
I recently purchased the Shun Classic 9-Piece Block Set with Bamboo Block and I realized that I have never owned a really good knife before, even though I have had some "name" brands. Slicing, cutting, chopping is effortless, like cutting through butter. The bamboo block is very attractive, however it is about 11" deep and with the projection of the knives up to 4" beyond that, it is a formidable presence on the counter. Overall, very happy to the point of euphoria!

 "The Sharpest Knives Ever" 2007-01-06
By J. Cartwright (Sunriver, OR United States)
I was introduced to the Kershaw Shun Knives in a local kitchen store, but decided to purchase a set at a better price through Amazon. These knives are absolutely top quality and make cutting even very thin slices a joy. Because of my appreciation for the quality, I purchased two more knives as Christmas gifts for my son and daughter in law.


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Buy Cheap J.A. Henckels Twin Gourmet 9-Piece High-Carbon Stainless-Steel Gourmet Steak Knives with Block

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Trying to cut through meat with a dinner knife is a recipe for disaster, as in Caribbean Jerk Pork Chops meet wool blend trousers. Provide each place setting with its own steak knife for a much more enjoyable dining experience.
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Technical Details

- Set comprises eight 4-1/2-inch steak knives and beechwood storage block
- Blades are serrated on upper half and fine-edge on lower half for cutting ease
- High-carbon stainless-steel blades
- Three-rivet, full tang Novador handle for comfort and balance
- Lifetime warranty
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 "A good knife for the price, albeit serrated." 2009-04-09
By Victor Weisser (Oakland, CA USA)
I have found these knives do the job they're designed for very well. These are serrated knives and have kept a sharp edge for the five years I have owned them.

 "Not a bad set of knives -quality could be a little better" 2009-01-25
By David Trebacz
I bought these knives for my wife for Christmas. We bought them to complement our regular set of Professional S knives.



About the knives: The look of these was dead on with our current set. The finish of the handles could have been better. They feel a bit light and the handles just aren't as smooth as the Professional S set. That being said -they weren't nearly as expensive. I posted pictures of the end serrations on the blade. Not sure how this will effect sharpening them in the future.



About the block:

It was lighter in color than the other knife block we have. The stock photo is a very good representation of the color of the product we received. I would have been more pleased if it matched exactly.



Overall:

My wife is very happy with them. They cut well and look pretty good. I only ask for a bit better quality feel and a slightly different block color.

 "Outstanding knives!" 2008-12-18
By unclepudd (Fort Worth, Texas)
J.A. Henckels is the best! I have been adding to my collection for several years and recently I have added these steak knives from J.A. Henckels. They are beautiful and very sturdy. The price is very fair for the product received and the block is beautiful,looks great on the kitchen counter and takes up very little room. These knives stay sharp and also getting the J.A. Henckels hand held sharpener guarantees they remain that way.

 "Knives rust in first washing" 2003-09-26
By 192.168.1.1 (U.S. America)
After I used them ONCE and washed them in the dishwasher the blades rusted! That's unacceptable. I have cheap stainless steal steak knifes I've had for 25 years that have NEVER rusted in the dishwasher. The box says dishwasher safe although in small print it says not recommended. Now I know why. They are inferior.
I purchased these knifes thinking I was going to get something a cut above. They are not as good as a $10 set of Steak Knifes from a discount store. Save your money!
I am returning mine.

 "Expensive for what you get." 2003-06-17
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I had a set of steak knives that didn't cut very well. I was so sick of them I decided to spend what I thought was a considerable sum to get "good" knives. Unfortunately, I did not see the editor's comments on this site before buying--they do tear meat, rather than cut it. Frankly, they are only marginally better than those they replaced. [The block is also fairly useless. Who wants their steak knives sitting on the counter top all by themselves? I have my kitchen knives in a block and do not need or want two blocks sitting out.]


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Global 9 Piece Knife Block Set. Set comprises of 7" Asian cook's knife, 8.25" carving knife, 8.75" bread knife, 6" serrated utility knife, 5.5" vegetable knife, 5.25" utility knife, 4" paring knife and 3" paring knife plus stainless steel counter top storage block. (G4, G3, G9, GS3, GS5, GS7,GS14, GSF15 AND G835KB). Loved by professional chefs around the world, Global knives are an excellent choice for the serious home cook. The thin and razor sharp Global blade allows the cook to cleanly slice through foods, preserving the integrity of the ingredient and maximizing its flavor. The majority of Global knives are ground to a straight point rather than the western style of beveling the edge. To balance their knives Global uses a hollow handle that is filled with just the right amount of sand to create the correct balance. The handle has its own unique darkened dimples for a non-slip grip. Because the knives are very light weight they reduce hand fatigue. Global knives have a smooth contour and seamless, all stainless construction that eliminates food and dirt traps. Global knifes are forged in Japan from CROMOVA 18 Stainless Steel, a blend of 18 percent chromium for good stain resistance plus molybdenum and vanadium which gives excellent edge retention
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- Thin blades for precision slicing
- Face-ground with long taper so edge remains sharp longer
- Blades made of high-tech CROMOVA stainless steel
- Light weight and perfect balance reduces hand fatigue
- Stainless-steel handles are molded for comfort and dimpled for safe grip
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 "Global 9 piece" 2008-06-13
By M. Christopher (Seattle, WA USA)
This is a great set, very sleek and "sharp". However, we have had a bit of trouble with spotting on some of the knives even though we wash and thuroughly dry them every time.

 "The best knives for your money." 2007-09-18
By Tony Chiappini
I have used Global knives professionally as a Chef/Restauranteur and at Home for many years. I still have the first Global I ever bought the 11" Forged Chefs Knife it has done alot of serious cutting and still looks new. I have many more now but that was my first Global and what a knife it is.



The ergonomics and looks alone would sell these knives but couple that with their edge holding and incredible sharpness and they are truly the Ferrari of knives. They offer a perfect nonslip grip for any size hand and the balance and light weight make using them a a breeze. Also the metal storage block not only looks cool but will not dull your knives like a wood block does. BONUS.



Considering that you will be passing on these knives from generation to generation the cost should not be a serious concern. There are no handles or bolsters to break (or gather germs) they are one piece of perfectly balanced steel. If you take reasonably good care of these knives they will last you a lifetime of hard use and your kids lifetime too. My Globals have chopped, peeled and sliced for literally hundreds of thousands of people. I seriously doubt most of you will put them through that. But it is good to know that they will take it in stride.



I even take mine on vacation with me, not all of them just the basic kit I refuse to cook without them. We take long vacations and know we eat better at the rented home or villa than at most of the restaurants in what ever area we are in. One of the perks of being a Chef, don't worry we still give the finer eateries a spin it is a vacation after all. The locals have to eat too!



You will thank yourself everytime you use these knives, if you know a foodie you really care for get them at least a starter set as a gift. They will love you for it and you will get more great food out of them too.



Life is too short to use cheesy knives! You know the ones.



Live,Love,Cook,Eat and Drink Like You Mean it!!


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