This is a nice set. I have a few negative thoughts
928124
This is a nice set. I have a few negative thoughts. The case was broken when it arrived, one of the pens exploded and was empty. The pens color nice at times they will stop writting you have to scribble on a separate piece of paper tovget them writting. UN
1057736
This set is almost exactly as pictured. It's colorful and well-made and overall I'm really happy with it. The two things I'm not crazy about are that I think it has a sort of after-design hack to keep it from being tippy. The sides with the chairs have a little stabilizer "foot" and it's not as sleek as the rest of the table. The other thing is that the bench/chair is a bit shallow. My son doesn't sit long enough to mind now (he's 19mo), but it doesn't look as comfortable as it might be.
1113721
The Ginsu 7108 Chikara Knife Set is a beautiful and helpful addition to my kitchen.  The knives are well-balanced, comfortable to use and attractive to look at.  I have not yet experienced the rust problems others have had with these knives.  Handled carefully, these knives should last a good number of years.  I would recommend this set to anyone looking to purchase a useful collection of knives.

That said, I have two quibbles with the set which diminish its value only slightly.

The first, as has been mentioned elsewhere, is that the wooden block which holds the knives is not the solid bamboo it would appear to be.  Instead, it is a bamboo veneer over a core made of various pieces of heartwood glued together, which is readily apparent if you look at the bottom of the block.

The second and more significant issue is that, unlike many other knife sets, the block keeps the knives oriented vertically rather than angling them forward toward the user.  In my kitchen, where the set sits on the counter, under an overhead cabinet, this means that if I want to remove one of the longer knives, I must move the set out from under the cabinet to extract the knife and push the set back to get it out of the way each time I want a knife.  The obvious answer is to not store it in such a location.  Unfortunately, in my kitchen that's not an option.

In sum: Five stars for the knives, four stars for the block and label me a satisfied customer.
3120377
Quality of the set is very well built. It's a beautiful set!  However, one of the chair seats had indented marks in the wood because of the strappings! One another chair seat had a crack on the seat, these were noticeable defects once I put the set together.  We had no idea who to contact with these issues.
811732
This is a slightly above average flatware set for 18/0 stainless.  I like the pattern of the hammered handles and it's what first caught my eye.  When I received my set, I was pleased with it's appearance.  Upon closer examination, I was less so.  It isn't bad.  It just isn't great.

I've had a lot of various flatware sets in my life.  I've finally purchased a really nice 18/10 set, which I save for more special occasions; holidays, dinner parties, etc.  Our everyday flatware consists of a couple of sets.  It's amazing how different they are, both in size and quality.  These fall somewhere in the middle.

The things I like most about this set are the hammered appearance and the size of the utensils.  The knives are large with a nice, serrated edge. The spoons and forks are agreeable size, neither too large or small.  I love the size of the serving set!

The thing I'm not crazy about is the minimal weight, although this is quite subjective to the user.  Heavier sets feel sturdier and actually are, although some prefer to use lighter weight utensils for everyday.  These spoons will not hold up to scooping anything hard, like ice cream.  But, that's what they make ice cream scoops for, right?  At least that's what I keep telling my husband whenever I find a bent spoon!  Also, the finish could be better as the squared corners can be a little pointy and uncomfortable to use.  This is mostly due to the thickness, or thinness, of the stainless.

These have come through the dishwasher well for me.  I have no rusting or discolorations on any of the set.  Caution is advised in the use and care instructions about using non chloride detergent and removing it promptly from the dishwasher when clean.

This International flatware set comes with a warranty against original defects in materials and workmanship.

I recommend this set if you're looking for a reasonably priced, moderately lightweight, complete set of flatware.  I like the pattern and it appears to be made decently.  I will update my review if I have more information to add.

I've added some pictures comparing a similarly priced set that I purchased locally.  Most pieces of the older set are a little larger and it is heavier.  It is more "finished" as well, with the handles thicker and edges smoother.  My husband often prefers lighter weight flatware but I think the heavier ones hold up longer.  I've tried to show that the International set handles are hollowed, making them lighter and weaker, versus the comparative piece above it.
2119173
I think that this is a very nice set - especially for the price. It's not nearly as rustic as I thought it would be. Corners and patters all line up.
2547677
This is a pretty good-looking set, not gaudy or trashy.

Let me preface this by saying I don't really wear jewelry. My wife is obsessed with the stuff: rings, necklaces of all sorts, anything-lets, and earrings, several pair at a time. This set is a nice combination of two of these buckets.

The rings themselves feel sturdy enough, and haven't [yet] tarnished in any way, not have the chains. The "hers" chain is a bit delicate, but as of now it's held up for Terri. She sleeps in her jewelry, so it's seen more than just standard casual wear.

A note of possible import: The "his" chain, while thicker than its counterpart, is quite short: roughly 19.5"

My neck isn't exactly thick, and it's almost a choker. I'm not a tie guy, and this can be noose-like discomfort at times. My wife is unable to work the clasp on her necklace, but it is roomy enough for her once in place.

I intend to replace the chain with something longer, but unless these end up turning or leaving stains I can easily recommend the rings themselves. They are a bargain and express living sentiment both symbolically and literally via the engraved phrases.
3442416
The tables look great.  The colors vary some.  One of the tables was as we expected.  The other, and the coffee table were a bit darker, but nothing so bad that we returned them.  It's not that noticeable when they are placed on opposite sides of the couch.  Overall, it's a lovely set.  They are softer wood, so beware they will ding easily if you have, say a toddler crashing cars onto them.
551292
Nice set but some of the pieces don't hold in its proper place. Very annoying when I'm opening or closing it
4149347
This little lathe has quite a few very good points, a few minor issues, and one very bad one. The good first:

1. Quite a lot of thought obviously went into the design, and most of the things you want in a lathe are here: good quality head and tailstocks that line up perfectly, good quality tool rest and banjo, very well cast bed that is nice and flat, on/off switch and speed control are mounted in a convenient position that is still away from dust and chips and won't get clogged.

2. The light is really a nice touch; even a lot of top-end lathes don't include this (though some because it would get in the way of your stock; in this case you won't be turning anything big enough to interfere) and so you end up having to rig a lighting system directly above your work area.

3. It's decently heavy for its size, and as long as you're just turning pens/small spindles, you won't notice any vibration issues. However, a 10" bowl in a decently heavy wood does cause some movement.

4. The variable speed control is a nice option at this price point.

Now, for the bad:

1. One possible show-stopper - the motor surges, sometimes quite badly. I've done quite a bit of trouble-shooting to make sure it isn't something in my shop causing it, and it isn't. My best guess is that the speed-control components are made out of something cheap, and are already failing (I've used this thing for about 20 hours). If you have $150 more, that alone is enough to make me recommend the Nova Comet over this lathe. The motor is just too important a component to mess around with.

2. Torque is very, very low at slow speeds (< 1000 rpm). I realize most people probably wouldn't be doing anything on this lathe that would require a really low speed, so that's a relatively minor gripe, but this thing just seems to completely lose any testiculos at all at a slow RPM.

3. The casting/finishing quality of the metal is so-so. That's also a minor gripe, since it's really just cosmetic, and if you buy your tools for the looks you're either crazy or have way too much money.

Bottom line - it's a decent lathe, but the motor surging problem is worrisome.
4717922
I like it for the most part but there are certain things I feel that could have been better. Firstly, this set lacks any power function. I feel that for this set, aesthetics were more important than functions (Lego mobile crane 42009 far exceeds this set in this department). And my other complain is about the doors, they do feel a little flimsy.
427587
A couple of printing flaws and one inclusion.  Fun set.
3919231
Honestly, for the price you're paying this is a pretty nifty set and some of the items inside are very well-made and high quality... but the drastic range in build-quality between some of them might be a deal breaker for some.  Still, this "Zelda" fan is pleased with it and I think that most hardcore fans will enjoy it enough to make it worth a buy.  Just know that you're not getting the highest-quality product.

The box is kinda cheap, and is very light in your hand, so don't buy this expecting a sturdy wooden case.  It's basically just very thin,  psuedo-wood material with a wooden-looking texture decal applied all around.  Still, it does look very nice and would be a good display piece on a shelf or in a shadow-box.  The liner inside is another story.  Very cheap foam that wasn't properly cut-out, so when I opened mine, the pieces weren't sitting properly.  Thankfully none were broken or damaged, but I could see that being an issue for some people if their package isn't handled properly in transit.

The pieces range from just passable to surprisingly high-quality.  The stand-outs are the Master Key, Heart Container and the Spiritual Stones of the Forest and Water.  They all come with translucent "crystals" (which are admittedly just plastic, but they look very good) that reflect light quite nicely and have a great amount of detail work done on them.  Very true-to-game.  The bomb and shield pieces are also decent enough and feel sturdy.  However, I wasn't thrilled with the Power Bracelet, Pegasus Shoe, Spiritual Stone of Fire or especially the Master Sword.  They seem to be of a much lower build-quality than the rest of the pieces (especially the Spiritual Stone of Fire which is inexplicably the only stone to be completely opaque and the Master Sword, which is thin and feels flimsy), but they're not atrocious or anything.  Just passable compared to the rest of the lot.

The set also comes with two necklace chains and a keychain attachment.  As is standard with this sort of product, the necklace chains are pretty short and seem to be made for children, so I won't be using them, but the keychain attachment is very decent.

All-in-all, considering these types of pieces typically sell for a few bucks a pop on their own, I'd definitely recommend this set to hardcore "Zelda" fans.  You're getting a little more than what you paid for thanks to the nice box and wide variety, and for the most part the pieces are of a good quality.  I've attached a few instagram photos I took of the pieces to give you an idea of how they look.
2812456
I have to say as a starting set or even just a set to have when you are not trying to show off you dinnerware, these are not bad. I can say they are lightweight and they feel like if there were to take a fall you will have some nasty clean up but hey, I grew up with chores like washing dishes so I am pretty good at being careful and understand accidents do happen. Over all I would say they look fine and I didn't have any flaws in mine with the design.
4475996
For the most part, it's a good-functional set. There are minor issues, like the flexible extension being nearly useless, the 2 extra screw bits not really having a proper mounting when stored, and accessing stored tools not being too seamless; but those are forgivable. I do have major issue with the tweezers that are included though. There are 3 included, but they were useless to me on a project I was working on because the tips for each of them was uneven.
1021860
The good:
-When completed, the set looks great.  The level of detail is very similar to Lego.
-Much less expensive than the comparable Lego set.
-There are some unique parts that Lego does not make that could be used in other projects.
-The instructions are clear.
-The set had many extra parts, though this probably a quality control issue.

The same:
-All parts are Lego compatible.
-You can't tell the difference between stepping on a Lego or one of these bricks.  They both hurt equally.

The bad:
-The quality is not the same as Lego.  They don't feel as well crafted in your hand.  The plastic feels like it would be much easier to break.
-The set is not as easy to assemble as a Lego brand set.  The bricks do not fit together as easily nor do they stay together as well as brand name Legos.
-Between stabilizing layers, the set is not as stable as a Lego set.  The design seems to focus solely on the appearance and does not consider structural integrity.  This is not the case with Lego sets.
-The roof of the two towers has fewer pieces than the comparable Lego set.  It feels like lazy design work.  Instead of crafting an assembly, the majority of the roof is a single molded piece.
-One part was missing.  A 2x2 plate, which I replaced with a Lego.
-One part was broken.  A chain that Lego does not make.

This set is great for someone like me that wants to add The Tower Bridge to my collection, but really could not spend $239.00 on the name brand set.

I cannot comment on the long term durability of the set.  I have not disassembled the set, nor do I plan to, but I don't get the idea that this set will stand up to ongoing use the way brand name Legos do.

A Lego purist will not enjoy this set.  The bricks are not the same.  Don't get me wrong, they are the same size and shape, but the feel of assembling this set is not the same as a Lego brand set.

I don't know if this makes sense, but this set felt more like a specialty model kit that a Lego set.
2732081
The set is nice enough.  It's a little thinner than it appeared to be in the pictures and the frills on the pillowcases irritate me (That's my fault though, I just missed it in the description.)  On the whole a good value.