The Cutting Edge
Some time ago, I was contacted by a company called CSN Stores asking if I’d like to review a product from one of their sites.
Then, a few weeks ago, I received another offer to review a product, or host a give-away. As you might imagine, I jumped at the offer. I asked if I could do a review and host a giveaway and they said, “Yes! What a great idea.” Only they didn’t really say that, but they did agree.
They have over 200 stores and offer just about you or I or anyone else for that matter could dream of. They have entire sites dedicated to pressure washers, rugs, massage chairs, and even dutch ovens. Sadly, I am still not not reviewing (or giving away for that matter) a massage chair. However, if you know anything about me and my never-ending pursuit to get a Saturn Sky for free, you know that I never give up.
I scoured the CSN sites and decided on something, then changed my mind, then changed my mind again.
I finally decided on these…
If you’re reading here and thinking this whole review/giveaway of Ginsu knives is a bit weird, well, I’d say you’re probably right.
If you’d had the kind of bad luck I’ve had with knives though, you might understand. I received a set of knives when McDaddy and I got married back in 1998. Then, I received a set for Christmas a few years ago. Both sets were pretty cheap and within months they wouldn’t cut squat. Well, actually they would cut squat, but not very well.
I don’t have a long list of requirements for a set of knives except that they cut really well.
I used the Ginsu knives a few days ago when I made Cola Chicken. The knives have really cool blades and stainless trim AND they are super sharp which is good because hello, cut much? They really worked for me!
As I mentioned earlier, this is a review AND a give-away.
To win, head over to CSN Stores and head back here to tell me one of your favorite products!
Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address so you can be contacted if you win. A winner will be chosen courtesy of Random.Org on September 28, 2010 at 11:00pm ET.
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In the interest of full disclosure, I received a set of Ginsu knives to facilitate this review, and a lucky reader will receive a set of their own, however, the opinions expressed in this post are my own.
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Congratulations to Commentor #9 – Renegades
Thanks to all of you who entered and a big thanks to CSN Stores for this great review/giveaway.
Well if those knives work well, I’d say they’d be my fave! I have a lousy history with knives and my current set – not good. The knives are literally breaking right out of the handles! Lifetime warranty my butt.
Thanks for the opportunity!
So many things to choose from that we need, much less want . . probalby a new fire pit . .
I would definately say the knife set! I am what I call domesticallyretarded – I can’t cook, bake or prepare a meal without burning, cutting or hurting myself in some way! Although sharp knives are probably not the best idea for my kitchen, I could still use a set!
They certainly have some awesome cookware and bakeware that I would love to have! Could certainly use the knives, too, since my youngest son decided to destroy most of mine!!
Ok I swear I just typed a novel comment and then it disappeared. And this is why I’m strictly a closet reader! But I’ll try again in the interest of a giveaway and because you crack me up. I came across your blog thru Not Me Monday and now check it daily. I think if we ever met in person we’d get along famously!
Anyway, I just spent half my morning perusing the CSN website (I’m sure my workplace appreciates my productivity), and there is some fabulous stuff there. But seriously? These shoes: Bordella Teeze Pump in Hot Pink and Black Lace. It’d probably look pretty hysterical if I wore them out on the farm but they make me happy just to look at them.
I would love to win the knives! I have never owned a set that were actually good and sharp. This would make my husband so happy to have displayed in our kitchen!
Nice giveaway. I like CSN stores, want the Cuisinart casserole, maybe one day! The knives are a great giveaway!
Oh my!!! I didn’t think they were being made anymore. I had them on my Christmas wish list for years until my father in law finally gave me a set. That was in 1978 and they are still sharp. Well, a partial set. Like someone living in an infomercial I used them to cut bulbs, plastic pipe and other things in the garden and don’t have a full set anymore. I wouldn’t give up the chef’s knife for a winning powerball ticket.
My favorite items were the tea towels. They have some great, vintage looking towels that would match my poor old kitchen perfectly! Thanks for the opportunity!
I’d choose the knives. I’ve been wanting a good set for awhile now.
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I’d love to get some more Melissa and Doug wooden puzzles.
I loved watching the Ginsu knife infomercials when I was growing up. I always wondered who wanted to cut all of that stuff, and why? Now that I am a homeowner and get involved in various home fix up projects, I see where a set would come in handy! haha!
I’d love to receive the knives, or a Cuisinart Cookware set or…this and this and oh, lets go to this link. I might get in trouble on that CSN page, but it will be fun!
Well after sooo many years, I am still on the hunt for good knives. I think it is one of the most important tools in my kitchen.
Well, let me see…I’d love to have just about anything on that endless site of wonderful items. I have a single one of those knives. It is fabulously sharp! So sharp in fact that I’ve nearly cut the tip of my left pointer off. Now that’s a good knife, baby! Ha!
Wonder if there’s a difference in a dutch oven & a french oven??
I’ve never in my domestic life owned a “set” of knives. I can’t imagine.
I did have to check out the Dutch ovens (hee hee, dutch oven…) I dream of the Le Creuset 9.5-Quart Oval French Oven in Cobalt – It’s merely $329 and it’s on sale. Guess I’ll keep dreaming!
Come on Random pick me, pick me!!
The knife set sounds awesome, especially now that I looked though our packed boxes and found that most of our knives are missing from our move *grumble*
Besides the knives, being a coffee addict, I’d love the Cuisinart Grind & Brew Coffeemaker
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I like it all, but especially the bedding. =)
i love the green frog art old world cradle! beautiful, and would be perfect for baby #2
Oh…I really want an outdoor rug for my screened in porch. Looks like they have several to choose from. If I had a large amt of $ I’d order that humungous outdoor playset for my boys. That one looks really great!
Carolyn
Woohooo thanks so much for hosting the give away.