Ceramic Knife Reviews Yoshi Blade Review
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The Yoshi Blade is a ceramic knife that can be found on TV and many local stores around town. Their commercial makes many of the claims that hold true to ceramic knives (sharpness, durability, sanitary, etc). They are a new comer in the ceramic knife industry, and of course, we had to get our hands on one. DETAILS We purchased our set online for $19.99. The set came with a 5 inch ceramic knife and a ceramic peeler. It didn't seem like a bad price, but up checkout, we quickly realized that there was a $9.99 shipping and handling charge, ouch... The knife featured a plastic handle with a 5 inch ceramic blade, and a peeler that felt like it was made of similar materials. Upon initial inspection, the knife and peeler felt like typical ceramic knives. The blade felt sharp and the handle felt firmly secured to the blade. We did notice the edges of the peeler and knife had stray plastic hanging off it. We put the peeler on the white ceramic knife to make it more visible in the photo, click on it for a close up. It seemed like the factory didn't clean the edges well after they were made. Also, although the handle is smooth, there are several indentations in it. Both are signs of a highly mass produced product with low quality assurance.  PERFORMANCE The Yoshi Blade felt strange in the hand. The handle is tall and narrow which made it hard to get a firm grip on. The sharpness of the blade was average at best, not the most sharp knife we have used, but also not the dullest either. It didn't have much problem cutting through most of the food we threw at it, but we tried to skin a pineapple the same way they did in the commercial, and it did not work as well as it looked. There is a serious design flaw that we could not over look. The handle of the knife extends past the bottom of the blade. This caused two problems during normal cutting. 1) Only the front part of the blade can ever make contact with the cutting board. 2) When holding the knife in a normal cutting position, the unusually wide handle causes your knuckles to hit the cutting board. Notice the space between the blade and the cutting board in the photo. It seems like the manufacturer didn't take any of this into account when the knives were designed. This design flaw made the knife very difficult to use.  THE FINAL VERDICT At $19.99, the Yoshi Blade is a good bargain. After shipping and handling, the price was closer to $30 which made it about average price. The blade was was average sharpness for a ceramic knife. Other than the design flaw in the handle, the knife is a typical ceramic knife on the market. At $20 MSRP, you'll get what you pay for. Comments (15)
James Shaw
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... Used the Yoshi blad one day and notced the steel showing where the edge coating wore off. Noticed that for nine dollars I coulld replace the knife with a new one. NO THANKS. Waisted twenti bucks plus. |
David
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... I received this knife for Christmas. I was incredibly excited being that this would be my first ceramic knife. I was decently sharp, I own steel knives though that are several times sharper that I sharpen. I was only mildly disappointed because I thought that maybe it would keep its edge much longer. So I have only sliced about a dozen potatoes some carrots and today as I went to slice the first tomato with it it would hardy cut through the peel even with when aggressively slicing back and forth. I have had cheep steel blades stay sharp much longer. I have a deer skinning knife that has stayed razor sharp through skinning an entire deer. I am disappointed and whats worse now I have to hide that disappointment from my wife and son who were extremely excited to give me this. |
Marsh
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... I haven't had any of the problems mentioned above, perhaps because this was my first ceramic knife and I didn't know what to expect. I also got it at a very good price on clearance. I have been using it for several weeks, and it cuts like a dream. I use it for all vegetables, and even roasts. It's especially useful for cutting onions: no tears. I have never noticed a problem with the handle, and have not banged my knuckles. It has not chipped nor dulled so far. I am careful to use it as instructed, i.e. not cut on any plate or hard surface: I only use it with a wooden cutting board. |
Bruce
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... Just got my YOSHI knives and put them to good use this weekend and I am quite impressed as to how well it handled slicing veggies and the peeler peeling cucumbers. I also used the knife to thinly cut steak both raw and cooked and it performed effortlessly so I am very impressed at the sharpness and handling. This knives themselves appear sort of junky cheap looking but, who cares as long as they do the job and, you just can't beat the price either. More to follow as I use them. |
jeffrey trifiletti
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... the only issue i have is that the handle design will not let the whole cutting edge hit the cutting surface. this is a major flaw and it is hard to believe that it was overlooked. almost doesnt seem right...... |
Kenny G
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... The knife was great till I cut 2 pounds of potatos for a party. The knife is now dull. I contacted the customer service --have to see what they will do |
c b
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... I love my knives and the peelers. I bought two of them at my local discount store. {no shipping charges} I peel butternut squash raw as well as raw sweet potatoes and much more with ease. Also, the knives goes through the hardest of squashes, then go to slice tomatoes with ease. I use them on a daily, basis. I even bought 1 for a friend as a house warming gift and she loves hers as well. I also love the fact that these knives are a green product. I wished this product came in a bigger size as well. |
Frank Lepore
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... I have had the knife for a couple of weeks. I cut through Italian bread and the tip of the knife broke off. |
Joe Fisher
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... The blade broke off at the shank very little support where attached in the handle I do not reccommend it. A strongly mounted less expensive stainless cuts as good or better |
kris
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... Thinking about buying a Yoshi Blade & Peeler. But I don't know if I should after reading the reviews on this site..... |
Tom 3
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... Plain and simply: Yoshi blade commercials lie! The emphasis is on how the blade stays sharp and never needs sharpening. That is just not true. It begins to dull after a fairly short time. At first it appears remarkable--like cutting with a glass edge. But it was very disappointing to discover the blade does NOT remain sharp. It got so dull, it would not cut a firm tomato. An old metal blade, a dull one, was still better than this dishonest knife. |
Peggy
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... I Love this Ceramic Knife & would love knowning how to get more from Yoshiblade. I have used this blade on Vegetables, & Meats. Love this more than any other Knife in the house now. All I use now!!!! I got this at WalMart & wanted to try it just to see if it really worked.... I do not use any other knife now when preparing Dinner. Oh, & the Peeler, is the only one I use to!!!! I am very happy with this blade cut, & would love to have more Ceramic Knifes of different sizes. Sharp it is, I have Nick my fingers with the blade, & yes it does cut.... But it never blood. When cutting I use a plastic board. Thank You Yoshi blade, from Indiana |
b_rad
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... Yoshi knifes are junk. the company will replace it for a 9.95 return fee after they recieve the old knife back. Spend 60 and get a knife that will last years and will hold an edge like I ended up doing. There are many to choose from. On another note the good old steel ones can be resharpened over and over again. |
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