Staying Sharp in the kitchen

The following article was published originally in September 2023. We are sharing it now for your perusal, but take into account that the following information may be outdated. 

This article was written in collaboration with Sarig Electric.

A few days ago, I visited a friend to help prepare dinner. On the countertop gleamed Ninja's new knife set, complete with a sharpener and a variety of knives. My friend, who used to rely on store-bought meals and had limited knife skills, now regularly uses the set and enjoys every moment.

Although it’s easy to target this article at serious cooking enthusiasts who proudly display multiple types of chef's knives on their walls, I believe Ninja’s knife set is perfect for everyday cooking lovers looking to upgrade their kitchen skills. Ninja's 16-piece knife set with a built-in sharpener offers a comprehensive solution in one package, making kitchen life easier and more enjoyable in several ways.

Always SharpLet's address the elephant in the room – sharpening. We all have dull knives to some degree, often due to neglect or lack of knowledge. We use various home methods to sharpen knives, from using a plate’s bottom to scraping one knife against another. Some methods work and require professional knowledge, while others can damage the knife and compromise safety. Known for taking their categories a step further, Ninja has introduced a game-changer in their knife systems – a built-in sharpener. This sharpener suits all knives in the set, providing instant, effortless sharpening in seconds, keeping your knives as sharp as the day you bought them.

The sharpener features a StaySharp technology grinding wheel, dynamically adjusting to different Ninja knives. It restores knives to their original sharpness quickly and effortlessly, making them feel brand new every time. Simply insert the knife into the device, slide the handle up and down ten times, release, and continue working without worrying about achieving the desired sharpness or the correct angle. Ninja has already solved these issues for you.

Sarig, the official importer of Ninja in Israel, believes in the product so much that they offer a 10-year warranty on the knives and a 30-day trial period.

A Knife for Every TaskEveryone has a favorite knife. For some, it’s a chef’s knife they’ve sharpened repeatedly. For others, it’s a small market-bought knife that cuts even the toughest vegetables perfectly. However, giving people the option to use different knives will reduce their reliance on that one knife, increasing efficiency and comfort in the kitchen.

While a chef's knife is versatile, it isn’t suitable for filleting fish or hollowing out zucchini. Conversely, a small knife can’t handle beef or cut large vegetables comfortably. Each knife has its purpose. Owning more than one, even more than three, can significantly improve your kitchen work and open up a new culinary world.

In Ninja’s knife set, you’ll find various knives, some familiar and some potentially new but highly useful, opening a new world of kitchen work:

20 cm Chef’s Knife: A multipurpose knife for slicing, dicing, and cutting into cubes, suitable for meats and vegetables.

18 cm Santoku Knife: A multipurpose knife with blade grooves that assist in dicing and prevent food from sticking. Ideal for slicing meat and starchy vegetables like potatoes and sweet potatoes, and tomatoes.

20 cm Bread Knife: A serrated knife for slicing bread and pastries without crushing them. This knife also handles frozen items requiring light sawing.

15 cm Fillet Knife: A long, flexible knife for filleting fish, cutting, and separating meat from bones, offering flexibility and comfort.

Slicing Knives: Three different slicing knives for everyday use:20 cm Large Slicing Knife: Provides stable grip and control for slicing large vegetables, fruits, cakes, pies, and roasted meat.

13 cm Medium Slicing Knife: Ideal for slicing and peeling smaller fruits and vegetables, and perfect for cleaning out stuffed vegetables like zucchini.

9 cm Small Slicing Knife: Suitable for slicing and peeling small fruits and vegetables, and great for trimming small fat pieces from meat without damaging the cut.

Ninja also includes two additional tools that enhance the kitchen experience:

Scissors: Many people are unaware of the various uses for scissors in the kitchen, but they offer precise cutting of tough ingredients like nuts, poultry, and meat, as well as soft ones like herbs and leafy vegetables. They also provide immediate packaging opening solutions and are easy to clean.

8 Steak Knives (11 cm): This addition elevates any dining table serving meat. They are impressive and easily slice through any cooked meat, especially steaks, poultry, ribs, and fish.

Quality and Comfort Without CompromiseHaving different knives for different uses is great, but if the knives aren't comfortable or high-quality, user enjoyment, comfort, and safety are compromised. Many find themselves buying expensive knives only to discover they rust or are uncomfortable to hold shortly after, leading to them being shoved into a drawer or discarded.

Ninja’s knives are made from German stainless steel with forged, sharp blades suitable for cutting tough ingredients and angled for precise cuts. They are rust-resistant and durable for all kitchen tasks. All knives feature ergonomic handles for comfortable, prolonged use and are constructed from a single unit, with the back of the knife aligned from handle to blade tip, ensuring quality and durability over time, and providing perfect balance for complete control, making the knife feel like an extension of your hand.

All this is concentrated in one set that organizes your kitchen and looks like a status symbol, keeping knives safe in one place instead of scattered. In short, like every Ninja product, it’s smart and easy.

Ninja's knife systems are available in three sets: a 16-knife set with a sharpener, a 6-knife set with a sharpener, and a professional chef’s knife set with a fixed sharpener. As with all Ninja products, there’s a 10-year warranty (one year full warranty and nine years limited warranty on knives, subject to Sarig's website terms) and a 30-day trial period.

Available at Sarig's website, Machsaney Hashmal, and Hamashbir Lazarchan.

This article was written in collaboration with Sarig Electric.