J.A. Henckels International Eversharp Pro 3-Inch Stainless Steel Paring Knife

When I first saw this knife featured for a nominal price, I had to rub my eyes to be sure I was seeing right. The word Henckels for cutlery is synonymous with top quality...like Mercedes or Jaeguar is for automobiles. I own some of their premier line of cutlery, the Pro S series, and am spoiled for life. I have paid a young fortune for some of my Henckels knives. (By the way, Amazon is offering several Pro S series knives at a very sweet price right now. Check out their chef's knives.) Since I did not own a 3-inch paring knife, I decided to give this little guy a test drive and am happy to report that it went through the cones with flying colors.

Henckels simply does not make junk, so even with this knife, which is one of their lower end models, you are still getting a good knife. It fits nicely in the hand (especially if you have small hands), and it has good balance. The handle and rivits appear to be the same or very similar to my Pro S series knives; the only difference I see is that the blade is a little thinner. Since paring knives aren't intended to replace the larger utility or chef's knives, just be sure not to tackle large or thick objects with it and you'll do just fine. For the price you get a big bang for your buck. Oh, by the way, invest in the Henckels stone honing tool. Always hone your knife before each use, and clean it (by hand) immediately after use. This is essential to keeping your knives their sharpest and insuring their use for a lifetime.

This is a great knife. I had one for 5 years before the tip broke when my boyfriend used it to pry apart two frozen hamburger patties (which was "user error" in my mind). It stays sharp and was inexpensive enough that I don't fret about putting it in the dishwasher, which I would never do with higher quality, more expensive Henkles.

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I have never bought a paring knife before and have always used a steak knife for small jobs. I decided to try a paring knife after trying one at a friend's house.

I am very happy with the performance and convenience that this knife affords.

The construction seems excellent with the blade running all the way through the handle and the sharpness is excellent. Only time will tell how long the sharpness lasts.

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Used to be Eversharps paring knife was smaller and it fit in my hand better. These work well for a larger paring knife. Love the fine serrations in the smaller knives in this line. The Chefs knife size was a tosser. The serrations were too rough.

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I have several of these knives as they never need sharpening and are nice paring knives. I received them promptly and they were securely wrapped.

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Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife

The Forschner 40520 was rated as "best overall" in Cooks magazine in Fall 2004. Pretty good report card from "the" chefs magazine. It took top honors over several high end ($80 -$100+) Wusthofs and Henckel models. While they didn't claim that the Forschner was better at any one specific task or that the craftsmanship can stand up to the others (its blade is cut from a blank ribbon of steel, instead of a hand-forged one piece) they did say that its lighter weight was preferred by some of their testers and that it handled the basics just as well as more expensive models. I just took delivery of mine last week and I am putting it to the test. I can say that it arrives razor sharp...nice... and that it's fairly well balanced. The handle is made of a grippy composite that allows you to securely hold firm if wet or in akward positions. The handle is a little longer than others I've owned, maybe too long for small hands, but it is contoured so you can move up towards the blade for better control. The blade does have a nice rocked contour, which makes chopping & dicing easier. I've grown to prefer ligher weight blades and you don't sacrifice much when it's this sharp. Overall I would say that for the price, this is a great chef knife..time will tell if any problems develop. Definitely doesn't have the same craftsmenship or allure of one of the high end Germans, but if your looking for a highly functional, lightweight, standard chef, it's hard to go wrong here.

This knife is such a value. I have always had a hard time accepting the high-prices on Wuesthoff or Henckel knives because I never felt the VALUE was worth it. Boy am I glad I held out for the Victorinox knife! This knife, also known as Forschner, is consistently sharp. Just a few swipes of the sharpening steel and its good as new again. I use this knife and a 6" every day. The handles are comfortable and do not get slippery when wet. They are practically the only knives I use. I wash and wipe dry after each use (NEVER put in the dishwasher). I think you'll be as pleased as I if you try this knife.

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I liked the knife at first but after only a few months of light use, about 1/4" of the tip seems to have broken off. This doesn't surprise me, as the blade is thin compared to the better knives.

Update on this review: I was beyond the Amazon 30-day return period, but Victorinox was more than happy to replace it, emphasizing that all their products have a lifetime guarantee.

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I to bought this knife because of the rating in Cook's Illustrated. I have Henckels and was interested in something to use in more utilitarian situations. I didn't want to baby it; I wanted to use it and then put it in the dishwasher and forget about it. After using this knife I realized that I made a mistake in ever buying the Henckels. They now seem heavy and clumsy in my hand. Every time I reach for a knife I grab this one. I only bought one knife because I wanted to see if it would hold an edge and to see how hard it would be to re-sharpen. Well after a year of constant use I still don't know how hard it will be to re-sharpen because I haven't had to do that yet. It was yesterday while slicing tomatoes that I realized just how fantastic this knife was. Here I had a knife that hadn't been sharpened in a year and I was slicing tomatoes like I was using a seriated utility knife! The only reason I don't have more than one is because my magnet is full of Henckels that I don't like to use. Anybody want to buy a set of totally babied Henckels? I need more knives I like to use.

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This is the chef's knife I've been looking for. The blade is the right balance between stiff and flexible. The perfectly curved shape automatically starts that rocking motion that makes chopping a breeze. I've been skeptical about ever developing the ability to chop like the chefs on cooking shows. No longer. And to think -it was my bad knives to blame all this time! I'm buying several of these to give as Christmas gifts this year.

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Oneida Boutonniere 45-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 8

I have been looking for flatware set that can be used for everyday and to use for entertaining. And I found them. They are so shiny, so happy when I received the set. I like the design comfortable to use. Just what I wanted I highly recommend.

I received my flatware sooner than expected, which was a very nice surprise. I couldn't wait to open the box and see what I hoped would be very new and shiney silverware. I was not disappointed! It was georgeous! Everytime I used it I am happy that I don't have to pick out the mixed mess I had before.

It shines great coming out of the dishwasher and not a water stain in site.

I have bought Oneida in the past and have never been disappointed. I can always depend on Oneida for great buys!!!!!

Thanks so much!!!

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Very nice flatware set, at an excellent price. I've been needing a new set of flatware for years, and I fell in love with this one when I saw it on the page -it's kind of baroque, but not too gaudy or overdone. And it's Oneida, so you know it's good stuff.

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The item arrived on time and was as described. However there were black spots on most of the forks. I had to send them back to Oneida for replacement.

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These are so Pretty. I had to buy a new set of silverware because my husband was accidently throwing away the large spoons from the morning coffee plate that holds the stir spoon and equal packages. I am very picky about silverware, it has to be a good weight and a pretty pattern. These fit the bill.

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Pampered Chef Color Coated Tomato Knife

I bought this for my Mom for Christmas, after I got one and love it. She loves it, too! It cuts easily through the tomato skin and smoothly through. I bought it along with the Hold N Slice, which is also fantastic!

I love Pampered Chef products and I decided it was time to invest in some really good knives for my kitchen. This line of knives are a lovely and easy to spot green color. Even after much use, the color never fades or flakes. They come with individual sheaths to protect the blade when storing them, but I just put them in my knife block. Beware: These knives are SHARP! I have cut myself more than once with the razor sharp edge while chopping tomatoes or onions with this particular knife.

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Best tomato knife ever!! Slices easily and quickly through a tomato without any damage. Would recommend product to the best chefs. Will never use anything else.

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This is the best knife I have ever tried for slicing through tomato skin. It glides so easily that it makes slicing a tomato effortless. I love this knife. I even use it to chop a tomato for salsa. There is truly a knife for evey purpose. The coating on this knife makes the job of cutting a tomato a breeze.

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Henckels International Fine Edge Pro Stainless-Steel 7-Piece Knife Set with Block

These are NOT the german henckles they are made in Japan and don't even compare to the german or even spain henckles. I am returning this product as i don't find it worth even the $49. I certainly don't know any stores that would sell this for the $247 or whatever they said the "retail" price was. The block was also dissapointing, it looked plastic. This makes me nervous to buy other amazon products that are at "sharp" discounts in the kitchen section...

first of all be aware of that knives are made in Japan and block is made in China.I thought they were made in Germany when I ordered them. Especially block is awful. I do not recommend this set to anyone because even cheapest knives that I had bought from Walmart (china made-$4) are sharper and cut better.If there is no difference between the cheapest knives from Walmart and this over 70 bucks set what is the point to pay this nonsense difference for a worse one.If you really want a nice set you have to pay what it deserves (check out amazon you will see some real sets cost over thousands)but if you want something that can fulfill the tasks in your kitchen you can easily buy any cheaper alternative rather than these.

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The knives are wonderful. They are the really sharp knives and work very well. The knife sharpener that comes with the knifes broke apart when I took it out of the block. Good thing I wasn't sharpening a knife at the time. Use caution when using the sharpener or check to see that it is pushed inside the handle as far as it can so it does not fall apart when using.

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Dh bought these for Christmas, 2005. WOW, they are SHARP! Just weeks later, they had already dulled immensely and need to be resharped. I washed and dried them immediately, as advised, but I still have some rust already, less than a year. When I find my reciept, they go back!!

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These knives looked much better on the picture than when I got them. They are nice and sharp but not as heavy or as nice as I expected from Henckels. But then again they are the International version which is the ONE GUY thingie and not as nice! They are also Stamped steel if you care that they are forged or not.

They are light weight and look great, so if you like knives that are not too heavy in your hand then these are the ones for you. I like a heavy handle and more weight so that it feels substantial in your hand and not like a 5 dollar knife, So all in all it's "You get what you pay for"

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Norpro KLEVE 7 Inch Cleaver

I do not need a cleaver all that often, so I did not want to pay a lot of $$$$.

The Norpro is nicely balanced, plenty sharp, and has the feel of a quality product.

The handle is fitted very well. I am 100% satisfied with this cleaver.

If you are ordering a cleaver, know what you are after. This is for heavy duty

cutting through racks of ribs for example. If you want one for vegetables and fine

work like you see Asian chefs using, you want a much lighter and much sharper

vegetable type cleaver.

***quick chopping review***

The Norpro Kleve 7" cleaver is a very good quality cleaver that is sharp enough to chop ribs, chop steaks, chop chicken through bones, and chop chops(but not chopsticks, LOL).

its ergonomic handle makes the hand less fatigued and it's heavy enough to let the gravity do its work vs using too much of one's energy.

it's not ideal for chopping and slicing delicate and stringy vegetables such as scallions(spring onions)or trying to fine chop(and slice) or mince vegetables for it will not chop all the way through EASILY especially for those less trained in the art of chopping, slicing, and dicing

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1) Sharpness:

The Norpro cleaver is sharp enough to do heavy duty chopping. It does a fine job chopping through bones and ribs and chickens.

Sometimes, I like to make a pre-cut before I start chopping and the Norpro is not sharp enough to make an incision through the meat by itself without applying some force. But it does a good job chopping thick meats and veggies (such as taters).

The blade is not sharp enough to cut through vegetables such as spring onions or celeries without using more effort than an Asian Cleaver or a sharper cleaver or knife.

In other words, if one was to look for an all around sharp cleaver, this is not the one that is designed to cut through a steel can, then ribs, then parsley.(Joking about the steel can, of course, of course)

2) the handle:

The handle is VERY comfortable and ergonomic. That makes a difference if you have a big family or like to throw parties. The fatigue factor can set in when one is chopping for a lot of people, trust me.

3) The blade:

it is heavy enough to let one use more gravity than one's own force/energy to chop. Making it less work for one. However, it CAN get heavy (but the ergonomic handle DOES help).

The blunt edge is thicker; making it ideal to tenderize meat (if one doesn't want to switch between a tenderizer and a cleaver) when using the straight down motion. The radius at the corner doesn't make it ideal to tenderize meat if one is used to 90 degree corners. But that goes back to each user's preference.

The FLAT of the blade isn't "wide" enough to do some of those tricks COMFORTABLY that one sees on TV(such as when Yan Can Cook uses the flat of the blade to smash through garlic). It CAN do it, but not as good as the cleaver with wider blades.

My mom is Chinese and she loves her Chinese Cleaver, those are wider and she uses it to smash them garlic with ease.

I can smash garlic with the Norpro, but the garlic tends to fly out from under the blade thus making me having to look for it half the time.

The sharp edge of the blade has a slight curve toward the handle. Making it close to a "rock" and "chop"

This is different from other cleavers that are STRAIGHT at the sharp edge.

The difference here is the straight chopping down motion. Some chefs and folks like to chop straight down without using the slicing motion.

When the sharp edges are straight, they can cut all the way through with the straight down motion. With the Norpro, a straight down motion will NOT chop anything all the way through. One would have to "rock and chop" it.

this blade's sharpness as well as it's curved blade do not make it ideal for those that like to chop straight down or slice fine, delicate veggies as well as making more precise cuts on more delicate incisions that is sometimes required. It CAN be done, don't get me wrong, but more effort would have to be used than a sharper knife/cleaver.

But if one likes to "rock and chop" using a swinging motion, they will enjoy this blade.

4) Quality and misc.:

The quality of this blade really surprised me. For the price, it really is designed VERY well. It arrived in a handsome box (if one was to give this as a present, it doesn't come in those cheesy plastic bags with a plain cardboard box.

I recommend this cleaver for those that are just starting to want to use a cleaver but don't want to pay a high price.

If one is looking for one of those all-around cleavers, this may not be what they would be looking for.

So start shopping and start chopping! LOL

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Got this product in March 2011, I thought that it was sturdy and well made. By June 2011 this items handle broke chopping a chicken bone. The handle which feels like it is one piece with the blade, turned out to be hard plastic incased in rubber which split in half. Could have been quite dangerous also. If you're looking for a reliable cleaver this is not it.

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u see that metal part at the bottom of the handle? u think that's connected to the knife? WRONG !!!!!!!! cant believe they decided to cut back just for that small piece of metal. its plastic in the middle !!! u use the knife for making blows to a piece of meat w/ bones ! maybe its planned so it will break . i dont know. well mine is broken.

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Great performance for primary use, which was cutting poultry. Today, a huge weakness made itself very apparent after the "Handles are made of ABS plastic, the highest grade of plastic" decided to snap in the middle of a cutting session. No warranty of any kind I could find here or on the Norpro website. I would choose another cleaver for these two reasons, plastic handle and no warranty!

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Messermeister Meridian Elite 3-Piece What a Steel Knife Set

This is the second set of these knives I've purchased this one as a gift for my son. These are excellent knives that hold their edge well and respond to honing quickly. Much better than other brands I've tried.

The Messermeister knife set is a good choice for someone who needs that big and small knife in their kitchen. The sharpening steel is really handy to give your knives that touch up when they seem a little dull. I use it with my other knives as well. I was, however, slightly disappointed that the Messermeister knives didn't hold their edge as well as I thought they would and it's not like I cut through tough stuff. I use them mostly for vegetables and sometimes trimming meat. The handles feel good and are of quality workmanship but I do wish the handle on the small knife were a little bigger around for better grip.

All in all I am pleased with the set.

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Acrylic 4/5/6-Inch Knife Holder

Does not look like the picture, very cheaply made and does not hold any of the large knives. I returned product.

1/3 of the holder was broke into pieces when I got it. The other two slots are too small for my knife...

Do not buy this product if you want a more sturdy knife holder.

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Just what I was looking for. Knives fit perfectly and does not take up much space on my counter. Much nicer than storing it in the box

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Kitchen Cart with Cutting Board, Knife Block and Shelves

I hope the maker will read this. I haven't purchased it. I want to, but it needs to be counter height to use as a movable kitchen island. It's the perfect size, except the height, for a very small kitchen with not enough counter space, especially motor home kitchens. So how about making it kitchen counter height please, it's the same height as a table!

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Mundial 5100 Series 3 1/2-Inch Paring Knife, White

I have a set of white handled knives bought through Colorado Prime years ago. The paring knife broke at the hilt about 2 years ago, and I could not get a replacement. I lived with an ok Kyocera ceramic yellow handled knife until I found this one. Very sharp! Not a perfect match but much better than the yellow handle in the knife block with the others.

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I needed this particular knife to replace one of a set. The Mundial brand, Brazilian made, forged knives are very good. They may not be pro grade but they are a very nice home grade. My wife beats them unmercifully. Cutting on glass and metal. Putting them in the dishwasher. They have held up as well as I could expect from anything. I can give them a positive recommendation.

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Suisin High-Carbon Steel Gyutou 9.5"(24cm) - Right

This is my first time buying a High Carbon chef knife and I am not disappointed. It arrived extremely sharp. After using this knife at home and at work I couldn't be happier. It has already started to form a nice patina. I do recommend that follow the manufacturer's cleaning and storage instructions. The Korin website a video on how to care for this knife. Although I have not experienced any issues with rusting I have known others who have because they neglected their knives. I have always cleaned and dried all my knives after using them, and that is must for this kind of knife. It also doesn't hurt if you spend a little extra money and get the Wooden Saya Cover Gyutou 9.4" (24cm) and Tsubaki knife oil. I can not recommend this knife highly enough.

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Black Plastic Cutlery Set Fork Spoon Knives - 48pc Set

These are very light weight. I was expecting a higher quality but certainly didn't want to use them at the family reunion I was hosting.

Knifes break very easily , that is my only complain, otherwise is good.

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Messermeister 10" Slicer Edge-Guard

If you store your knives in a drawer, spend a little cash and save your blood. Works as advertised. I have been using Edge-Guard for all my cutlery.

I does exactly what it's intended to do! I guards the edge of my knife when it is not being used. I couldn't ask much more of it.

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Easily fit onto the knife blades in the knife drawer. You don't have to worry about damaging the knifes or yourself.

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I got this for my giant Chinese cleaver so my kids won't slice their fingers when reaching in the drawers. This is the 3rd one I've ordered for those oddly shaped knives that don't fit in the knife blocks. It is a little long for the cleaver but that's ok.

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Keep your fingers safe and keep from damaging your other knives cant say much more about this but product but just take care of your investments.

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The Knork 4 - Pc. Set

My husband has used a knork for years. His hands sometimes shake and it gives him more stability. It also aids in cutting meat and cutting into salads. It is excellent quality and I put it in the dishwasher.

If someone you know has difficulty using a fork in one hand & a knife in the other, this is a great solution. The knork cuts extremely well, because the side is angled well to be a suitable cutting edge.

Have no fear-place this easily in your mouth without cutting your tongue or anything else.

Yes, the handle is heavier, but that is probably because the knork is designed with a good application of physics. The unique shape of the edge plus the weight of the handle allows one to cut through any thickness if you have a good strong eating hand.

Use the knork properly-place it on the object (like a thick steak) & rock back & forth. Patience is advised-but then it is recommended to eat more slowlyit's healthy!

Enjoy your steak in a restaurant -you are no longer restricted to soft mushy foods. Be independent-no one has to cut your steak in public anymore!

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I was very interested in getting a knork to try, because I have rheumatoid arthritis that severely affects my hands. I wound up getting mine from Bed Bath and Beyond, and we bought a set of 4 satin-finish forks.

These are terrific. The weight of them makes them fit my hand very well. I can cut things like gyros meat, chicken liver and sausage easily without having to use a knife. The curve of the tines also helps pick things up a little easier.

This is a great tool for certain kinds of disability. The satin finish looks fine. I'm so pleased with this item.

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I love these forks. They are so much better than I expected. I eat with a plate of food in the living room and cutting food while holding the plate was so nice. Last night we had enchiladas and they cut like butter with these forks. Heavier weight than expected but perfectly balanced and easy to hold. Well designed!!

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I recently purchased several sets of the Knork flatware and an extra set of the Knorks. I loved them as soon as I took them out of the box. They are very elegant and they actually do work! I purchased the duo finish and it is beautiful. They have the look and feel of very expensive flatware, yet they are surprisingly affordable. Even if you have no interest in the cutting feature, they just have such a nice feel to them.

I highly recommend Knork!

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Kuhn Rikon 4th Burner Pot

This is the most handy pot I have! As they say, it is just the right size. I originally purchased it to make my hard boiled eggs. I have chickens, so I have a lot of those!

It easily holds a dozen eggs. I stack them up in the basket and lower them into the pot and add enough cold water to cover them sufficiently. Then I take the basket out and put the water on to boil. When the water comes to a rolling boil, I again lower the basket into the pot and time it for 14 minutes for large/extra large eggs. I don't wait for it to reach another boil before starting the timer. I have found this method to be the best for peeling hard boiled eggs, especially the "farm fresh" ones that are more difficult.

When they are done, I take out the basket and rinse the eggs with the coldest water I can get out of the tap. Meanwhile, I allow the pot to cool somewhat and then lower the eggs back in and fill it with very cold water. I drain the cold water and add new cold water a few times and then let the eggs stay in the cold water a while. Ice can also be added to the water, which eliminates the need to change the cold water. When the eggs are sufficiently cool, they are so easy to peel! And I have never cracked an egg doing this!

I have also used it with the basket for boiling carrots and they were so easy to lift out and dump into a bowl. Without the basket in place, I have made pasta sauce that cooked perfectly.

The height of the pot worried me a bit, thought it might not cook evenly. Well, there is no problem at all. I find I need to leave the heat lower than with my other pots, which are also good quality. Even with the small base, nothing has stuck to the bottom or scorched, not even the pasta sauce.

The cool touch handles are great and make the pot easy to handle. I always keep it on my stove as it is so handy. I use it frequently and don't know how I ever did without it!

I just ordered a second pot for a gift for my neighbor, who loves to cook. I know she will love it, just as I do!

This pot is not only extremely handy, it is made of high quality stainless steel and cleans up beautifully. I just wish I could give it more than 5 stars, it is that good!

Edit 3/26/10--Since there is no image for this pot, I thought I should add a little description. Overall, I would say this looks like a gourmet pot. It is shiny stainless steel with a wide brushed finished band around the middle. It is tall and looks like a large sauce pitcher made into a pot. It has a pouring spout with a long curved handle (only curved at the top, from there on it angles down) at the opposite side. The glass top lid has two sets of draining holes, one small on one side and another larger set at the other side.

The strainer basket (which features a convenient lift up handle) has rather large openings, so I wouldn't plan on using it for noodles and so on. But that's where the strainer lid comes in very handy. With the strainer in place, this pot would be great for cooking asparagus, broccoli, carrots, corn on the cob and, of course, eggs (as previously mentioned)! And even though it can easily be referred to as an asparagus cooker, it is very versatile and has many uses.

All handles (pot, strainer, and lid) are covered with red silicone to keep them comfortably cool--I believe that is the only color it comes in. To me, it has a very contemporary, European look. It looks very elegant on my stove, which is where I keep it all the time.

Seriously, this is one of the handiest pots ever for your small burner. It quickly became my favorite for 4 reasons. #1 It's so handy, you can steam veggies (basket is large enough to steam enough for 4), cook pasta, steep tea, sanitize, and the list can go on and on. #2 The handle is covered with a coating that just doesn't get hot if correctly placed over my gas burner. #3 It's small enough that it fits perfectly when I am using my 12" skillet on the front burner!! #4 It's so darn cute! Bright shiny stainless steel with just a touch of color on the handles and clear glass lid make it eye candy just doing it's job. You will not regret this purchase and will wonder what you EVER DID WITHOUT IT!

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Love this pot perfect size easy to manipulate. I just bought a portable induction burner from Amazon and was sooo happy to discover that the magnet stuck to this pot sure enough it is Induction friendly very, very important. I love the thoughfulness of the silcon on the handle and on the strainer. Well made pot, you will find so many uses for this pot!! Too bad it is made in China :(

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Product description reads

1. 18/10 stainless steel and aluminum sandwich base for optimum heat distribution, suitable for cooking on all stovetops including induction stoves

2. Silicone covered handles on pot and steamer basket

3. Pouring spout on pot with strainer lid

4. Interior fill marks

5. Dishwasher safe

What I got

1. Nonstick coated red aluminum pot! Will not work on induction cooktop!

2. Bakelite handles on pot and lid. Basket handle is bare stainless.

3. Pouring spout on pot with strainer lid

4. No interior fill marks

5. Not dishwasher safe according to the use and care instructions

I bought this because of the good reviews and to use on an induction cooktop. I was going to give this a 3 because it's not a bad pot pot, but it is not what was described or what the other reviews seem to have reviewed. If what I got is the pot Amazon is selling you need to change the picture and the descrition or in my opinion it's false advertising.

9/27/12 I see they have changed the picture and description. It is still not stainless!I kert the pot because it is still a goood pott for what I wanted other than using on induction.

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My mom's friend had this pot and my mom fell in love with it and purchased one. When I saw this pot at my mothers house, I saw all the features it has and how many uses it has, which are ENDLESS USES and I came on to Amazon.com where my mother purchased her's and didn't hesitate to purchase this Four Burner Pot. Don't forget to read the instructions, it tells you NOT to place pot on the LARGER burners because the steel can get discolored from the flames!!

Great Purchase!! Don't hesitate to purchase this pot!

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Oster Cocinando Covered Caldera

I am enjoying using this caldera, I love the color and the non-stick surface! I also like the fact that the lid has a small steam release in it, so that I don't have to leave the lid at an angle to release steam. My only complaints were 1; it would be easier to use if there was a handle with a protective grabbing surface. I am constantly stirring my ingredients and saute' items in this pot before adding more, it's a pain to have to use a pot holder with this. That was no surprise, though, the item's photo clearly shows that the handles are uncovered and small. The surprise that I *did* get was the label. It took me hours to remove it! Even with oil based remover I had to treat it, then tear off a small piece, then treat it then tear off a small piece. It was a sticky/laminated mess! A simple paper label would have been much easier to remove (or a gummy-backed inside-the-pot paper with information on it). A silly complaint, in some ways, but a big time-waster to me.

The pot and lid, though, have been great and I love the color! I am going back to look for a slightly larger size now, I like to make enough food so that my husband can take the leftovers to work with him for a day or two and this isn't quite large enough for that + the family's meal.

item arrived slightly damaged, but I had already disposed of the packing. Slight damage should not effect use. Good price for the pot.

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Wenger Swibo 12-1/4-Inch Butcher Knife, Semi-Flexible Light Blade

For the price ($42),you can't get a better knife.

WARNING ! ( and watch your fingers ! ) Extremely sharp, takes an edge from a sharpener very well, the 12 1/4" blade is the only way to cut 100 % of your food.

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Totally Bamboo Kauai Thin Cutting Board

I was surprised and disappointed at how light weight the cutting board was. It works fine but I was not happy that it could not be washed in the dishwasher. If I had know that I would not have purchased it.

I was satisfied with the timely manner in which I received my order. The product was a gift so hopefully it is satisfactory also.

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Global G-21 - 6 1/4 inch, 16cm Flexible Boning Knife

I bought this knife for boning deer, and it works wonderfully! I particularly like the flexible blade as it makes it easier to cut the meat off of the bone. It is very strong too. This is a high quality knife, and I will purchase more Global knives.

A chef's knife is great for many of the daily tasks required in a kitchen. But if you're de-boning meat or fish, then it just won't do. The boning knife fills in as a perfect replacement for this type of job. I've used my Global boning knife for filleting every kind of fish imaginable as well as boning out pork, beef, venison, and poultry. I wouldn't dream of touching another knife for these jobs. The blade has the perfect amount of flex to get in and around joints and curved bones that would be otherwise impossible without this knife. And it still sports the ultra sharp, low maintenance blade and devilishly good looks that is expected from any Global knife. If you fabricate a lot of your own meat, then I have no idea why you don't already have this knife.

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If you like global knives and already have a Chef's knife and a bread knife and want to get something usefull get this. I have used this knife to fillet fish and bone meat. The flex in the knife is great and the knife stays sharp for a long time

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This is one of many Global knives I own. I have been using Global knives for over 10 years and have never had any trouble keeping an edge on any of these knives. The light weight of this knife allows me to use it for long periods without any fatigue. I also like the recessed dots on the handle because they offer a good grip. The solid one piece construction makes them very easy to keep clean and sanitary. I also have the rigid boning knife and have found this one to be much easier to use.

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Global makes some of the finest cutlery out there. For boning knives you can't go wrong. the blade can easily bend around a corner for cleaning chucks and ribs. I work in a high end restaurant and would be lost with out it.

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Black & Decker EK700 9-Inch Electric Carving Knife, White

Perhaps the first reviewer had a defective knife because I can only give this inexpensive little knife the very highest recommendation. Initially, I had purchased a very (in my opinion) expensive electric knife ($65) which lasted all of, what? Two months? Yup, two months. Since I couldn't really afford to drop that kind of cash so soon again on an electric knife I got the Black & Decker EK700, not expecting it to last for very long because on average I bake at least a dozen loaves of bread a week, half of which are heavy wheat or rye breads.

As of today, February 28, 2008, I'm editing this review to make this comment: I used this knife for about a year before I posted my original review and it is STILL WORKING! Honestly, how can you beat that? I am really amazed at how sturdy it is. With the use I put it through I would have expected it to last no more than six months. But after all this time, with steady, hard use, it's running almost as well as the day I bought it. Great knife, unbelievably sturdy, easy to clean -frankly, I can't think of anything bad to say about it. Highly recommended.

I have always used electric knives to slice all the roasts which I cook, including, beef, pork, chicken and turkey. I have gotten tired of using knives and becoming dull, tearing the meat, and not working for more than 3 months. I bought this knife on the advise of the American Test Kitchens stating that this knife was one of the best. They are right. This is the best knife that I have used. I carved the Thanksgiving Day Turkey with it and it sliced that turkey like butter. No tearing or fighting with the blades to cut the meat. It fits in my hand like a glove, easy to run. I also like the safety switch on the on button. Push the slide button to the left,then press the on switch and it stays on until you release the on switch, when you are all done with the slicing, you press the slide button to the right and it locks the unit so it cannot be turn on. Blades go into the unit easily. Best little unit I have ever used. I would highly recommend this unit to anyone who uses an electric knife.

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Arthritic hands make for difficult handling of tools. My former electric carving knife works just fine for spouse and grown children, but I was unable to keep it running long enough to make a cut. This implement allows me to depress and keep depressed the cutting trigger. I've carved some fairly tough meats and some very tender cuts. The knife has worked equally well for both. I haven't yet tried it on anything frozen. The blades are easy to attach and detach. They clean easily with a soapy sponge, and have survived the dishwasher well, too.

If I have any complaints, it would be that the knife is rather heavy and my hands tire easily when using it; being tied to a cord restricts its use to the preparation area, rather than the table; and (although I thoroughly understand the reason for it) having to hold down the trigger continuously is tiring. That third reason has no validity . . . if the knife is dropped, it doesn't need to keep cutting anything it comes in touch with!

All in all, this is a very satisfactory tool, especially for persons with problem hands.

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Great product at a resonable price. This knife is comfortable in your hand, (left or right.) It cuts smoothly without applying undue preasure. The offset blade allows cutting through to bottom of bread or meat without racking your knuckles or repositioning your grip. I keep an electric knife plugged in on my counter for all kinds of cutting. If this one ever wears out, I'll be buying another just like it.

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I have had several electric knives over the years but this is the worst. It has a small gap between the blades and this allows the meat that you are cutting get between the blades rendering it useless. I have only used it on roast chicken/turkey so I cannot comment on how it is with bread. Others seem to have no problem cutting bread. But if you want to use it on poultry, buy something else.

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