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Ginsu 14 Pc. Bakelite Cutlery Set

Ginsu’s International Traditions 14 pc Bakelite cutlery set is designed for the home cook who is not used to to the maintenance required of a more high-end knife. This set supplies a kitchen with the majority of its cutlery requirements, and packs all knives in a modern hardwood storage block. Ginsu blades are made from stainless steel and feature a two-dimensional serrated blade that is symmetrically cut on either side for more precise slicing and for either right- or left-handed use.

These commercial quality knives feature riveted construction for strength, balance and style. The set includes a 3.5-inch paring knife, 4.5-inch utility knife, 5-inch boning knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch slicer, 8-inch chef’s knife, six 4.5-inch steak knives, kitchen shears, and the knife block.

A Belgian-born American living in New York State discovered Bakelite: a chemist named Leo Hendrik Baekeland, who was looking for an insulating shellac to cover wires in electric motors and generators. He mixed phenol and formaldehyde, and found that the resulting material could be further blended with wood flour, asbestos, or slate dust to create “composite” materials with different properties. He named the material Bakelite.

Guidelines for Caring for Your Ginsu Knives

Your cutlery set can last a lifetime if you follow these guidelines:

Never put your knives in the dishwasher – hand wash with a mild detergent and dry them by hand.
Always use a cutting board.
Learn how to use honing steel properly, and use it often to maintain the edges of your knives.
Have your knives professionally sharpened.
Use a wood block to store your knives; don’t keep them in a drawer with a lot of other metal objects.

About The Author:
Astrid Bullen is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.affordablecutlery.net. A great online source for cutlery and cooking accessories.

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