There's a saying you get what you paid for. However this yanagiba is really heavy, and pricey for $96.00. For almost 100$ I regretted buying this blade.Save 11% Off
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Messermeister Asian Precision 10-Inch Sushi or Yanagiba Knife
There's a saying you get what you paid for. However this yanagiba is really heavy, and pricey for $96.00. For almost 100$ I regretted buying this blade.
Furi Rachael Ray 4-Inch Paring Knife with Blade Guard
If you are planning to replace this with one of your pairing knives that came in a furi set, do not order. The quality is not the same and it will not fit in your knife holder that furi supplies. It is ok as a knife on the side to use but not the quality that furi normally puts out. In fact the color is not even the same as it has a slightly off color handle compaired to the sets. Would I order this again. No.
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This knife is not as sharp as I expected and already has rust spots after only one useRead Best Reviews of Furi Rachael Ray 4-Inch Paring Knife with Blade Guard Here
I really expected an excellent paring knife from Rachel Ray, but this one is about like all the others I have. It works fine, but is certainly not unusually sharp.Want Furi Rachael Ray 4-Inch Paring Knife with Blade Guard Discount?
I recently purchased this knife and thinks it works great for everything. Nice feel in hand. I do think it is really sharp maybe too sharp for me. But does a great job. I grab to use it for everything now. I am thinking of purchasing another one.
Gorgeous Grey Marble Cheese Board & Knife by RSVP
This is an elegant looking cheese board, hence why I ordered it.But I wouldn't reccommend it for these two reasons:
the knife that comes with it easily scratches the marble. This happened both times I've used the cheese board.
it has threet small "legs" on the bottom that when you try cutting cheese don't balance well. The board has tipped over a few times when guests have tried cutting a piece of cheese.
I've gone back to using my older/sturdier wooden cheese board.
This may work well if you already cut up the cheese and use it that way?
Farberware Classic Series 14-Piece Knife Set with Wood Handles
I bought this set as Wal-Mart. What a waste. The scissors are not good for cutting much besides paper, and the knives rust easily. You basically need to hand dry them very thoroughly or the blades will rust. Mine have rusted even from air drying in my dish rack. By the way, they are not dishwasher safe.
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Wilton Straight Spatula
Ordered this thinking I was getting a 15" blade, instead the 15" contained the handle. I can get those all over the place, so while it wasn't a horrible deal, it was not the deal I was looking for.
I am still giving it 4 stars because I love it as a cake-cutting knife. It is very sturdy so it will cut through refrigerated or frozen cakes, and it's serrated on one edge and flat on the other, so you can easily use it either way depending on what you're cutting. Ideally, the blade would be 10" long to go through most cakes, but I use it on 9" cheesecakes all the time and it's only a minor inconvenience (and only on the first cut). I have once or twice used it to separate cheesecakes from the pan base, but because it's sharper than a spatula, I nearly scratched the non-stick surface. So I use an offset, flexible spatula for that.
You can use it to ice cakes to some extent, but because it's a straight blade and not an offset one (where the handle sits above the blade so you can keep it and your fingers out of the icing) it isn't often going to be that useful for icing cakes. It would be more useful for flattening icing if the blade were longer, but you could use either the flat or serrated side on the sides of a cake for that.
So maybe it's really a 3.5-star product! But I do love it and I use it any time I need to cut any kind of cake!
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This product is kind of neat look and solid in hand. I think it is wonderful idea that combine "knife" and "spatula", that is the reason I purchased.But, this product is only great as a cake "knife", not "spatula" when you try to do icing because it is not FLAT and also with those knife teeth, you would be frustrated working your cake icing.
So, great concept but not funtionable...unless you just need a cake knife, that is what this product is doing in my kitchen now.
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Here in California we have rock scallops that get quite large, and are tasty. The downside is the shells are heavy and I don't want to carry them around on a dive. I have seen plenty of people with their limit of scallops (currently 10) get into real peril as they are unable to surface, or stay on top due to weight. The easiest way around that is to shuck them underwater. This leaves the shell and encrusting organisms on the rock, and puts the scallop meat in my freezer.This tool was recommended to me as a great tool for shucking rock scallops underwater. I took it on a breakwater dive out of King Harbor yesterday and it worked great. The hole through the handle was perfect for the attachment of a lanyard and a clip. I could clip it off to my weight belt, and I never even noticed it was back there. It slipped into the open scallops easily, and sliced the meat from the shell with ease. It is slightly flexible, so it was able to follow the gentle curve of the shell. I could see how some scallops in hard to reach areas would not be practical to harvest with this tool, as it does not have the backbone to muscle the mollusc out of cracks.
It probably works well on cakes too.
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I really needed a cake knife and couldn't find one at any store that would have them, so I ordered this one because the price was decent and the other reviews were pretty good. Glad I did, because it worked great for what I needed! Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to buy a decent cake knife.Save 4% Off
Silvermark Folding Cutting Board
I like this product, but I find that it is a bit of a pain to have it lay flat as you cut. It tends to want to fold up a little and is wobbly. I don't know if it will lay flatter when it is more "broken in" (I have only had it a month). I store it open rather than folded in hopes that it will be flatter! It is still very nice to funnel everything into the pan, so I do still use it.
Chef's Choice 220 Hybrid Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener, White and Brushed Stainless Steel
This has been one of the best things I have purchased for my kitchen. I have had my set of sharpening stones and oil for many years. I do enjoy at times spending a Saturday sharpening my knifes and dulling my cares away. However there are those times that I need to sharpen a knife in a hurry and this product fits the bill. It will put a great edge on your kitchen knifes in record time and is easy to store away when finished. Get this especially if you do not know how to sharpen and have just purchased a new knife every time one has gone dull. You will not regret purchasing this sharpener!!!
I really didn't think I could justify an expensive sharpener when all I need to do it correct and them maintain the edges.
I was right, mine were rough!! It took a little more than the instructions said in order to get the edge corrected on mine, but since I did, I've hit them on the manual hone side for a couple of strokes and I'm slicing like a mad man!
For the home casual cook that isn't sharpening blades constantly and only needs to fix then maintain good edges this thing is great and at a price I almost passed on because it was so low!! I thought I'd still need to spend a lot more to get a good sharpener, even for my needs. At first when I realized what they meant by "hybrid", meaning what you use the most is manual, not power, I was disappointed, until I used it. It really does only take a stroke or 2 to touch up the edge and it's easy to do without having to pull it out and plug it in. It's not fancy looking but it's built really solid and easy to use and easy to store.
As the instructions will warn, it may leave faint rub marks on some blades and it did on 1 or 2 of mine. But they're faint and not a problem. It may also be me, using it for the first time.
I'd highly recommend this sharpener.
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After years of looking for a good knife sharpener at an affordable price, we found this one on Amazon. It absolutely does the job, easily and efficiently. It also works on serrated knives, which is a real plus. Chopping and slicing and dicing is much less of a chore when you have a sharp knife to do the job!I was a little timid at first to use an electric sharpener on my expensive Henckels but after I did, I was impressed with the nice edge it put on all of my knives. The price was very reasonable as well and I would highly recommend this product!Bought one of these because my somewhat expensive knives were getting dull. It works great. I tried the "paper test" on an old Henckel knife I had. If you hold a sheet of paper in one hand a sharp knife should be able to easily slice it from top to bottom and you should be able to cut curves. My old knife badly mangled the paper before sharpening and afterwords it sliced with ease. This sharpener is also easy to use. I bought another one for our vacation house.Save 27% Off
Powell Furniture Pennfield Butcher Block Black Kitchen Island
I have had the island for a year. It changed the whole dynamic of my kitchen. We hang out there a lot more and overall made the kitchen a more functional work and play space. This is a beautiful piece of furniture that will enhance the look of your kitchen but more importantly your everyday family interactions. I got 2 stools to go along with it so we often hang out at the island.
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I wanted this kitchen island for quite awhile prior to purchasing. I did research and looked at hundreds of islands. Seeing it my kitchen and using it for the last two months has solidified to me that I made the perfect choice. The island is beautiful, useful, good size, and quality. The price was incredible for such a sturdy piece of furniture.Read Best Reviews of Powell Furniture Pennfield Butcher Block Black Kitchen Island Here
I ordered this island thinking it would come to my home when the delivery date was set. I have yet to receive it. I've never written a negative review in my life but I have three issues with this whole process. You have to deal with three different companys. The manufacturer (Cymax), Manna (Freight company), and Retail Express Delivery (Delivery Company).1. Retail Express Delivery: Customer Service is not very friendly or helpful. I called to let them know that I have yet to receive the island and they told me I didnt know what I was talking about. That they never called me. Even though my phone record shows multiple phone calls from them. They were extremely rude and hostile. I have seen negative reviews for this delivery company about their bad attitudes as well as their bad deliveries.
2. Manna Freight Company: unresponsive and misleading. They made promises that were not theirs to make. I was given 3 different delivery dates and many promises. I am like most Americans and work for a living. I cannot wait around constantly for a delivery to be sent to my home. I commute an hour each way and it is unacceptable that I would be told all sorts of times by 2 different delivery companies.
3. Cymax: Either Manna lied and had my item but never sent it to Retail Express Delivery or Cymax lied and never delivered it to Manna which delayed my item. The main responsibility of the manufacturer is to ship it to the Delivery company(ies) to send to me on time.
All in all I would not recommend this item UNLESS you have time to kill and dont mind waiting for your item which I am still doing. I'm shocked Amazon would do business with this company. This makes me upset because I have a memorial for a close family member who passed away and this is the last piece we're waiting for in our kitchen. Everyone is supposed to be coming to my house afterwards. I guess that will change.
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I responded to someone elses inquiry response to a prior review and figured I would add my own.I ended up purchasing this island through wayfair during a sale comparable to this vendors current price of below $1k.
It took over a month for it to arrive, they do tell you approx 4 weeks for the delivery. Mine got routed across country and then back somehow when it drop shipped from Powell. I paid the extra $99 for the delivery team to actually bring it in the house and remove the packaging and am glad I did. It weighs almost 300 pounds and finding people to bring it in off the carport would have been a pain.
OK.. so how much assembly, very limited. When you open the box, do so on one of the narrow ends.. the shelves and granite insert are packaged in individual boxes underneath it.
The doors are pre hung. The knobs are installed in reverse. So the screw is on the outside of the drawer/knob on inside to keep the sides from bumping out in packaging.. you simply unscrew and reverse it.
Like many shelving units, there are multiple heights you can install the shelves at.. so inside the cabinet and in the open nook, you determine where to put your shelves by putting in the pegs and laying in the shelf. There are screws you can secure them with, but I did not find that necessary.
In the open center, I have my kitchenaid tilt head mixer. The mixer is too tall to allow for a shelf to go in there along with it. In the side cabinets I have my blender and food processor (KA as well). I hope this gives you an idea.
But that is your only assembly, get it in the house.. be careful of items packaged in the bottom. Reverse the knobs, install the shelves. The rest is all assembled.
I added a picture of it in my kitchen for you.. the picture with the small flower arrangement on top.
I give it 4 stars instead of 5 simply because I've only had it a month now. I have read a few other reviewers had issues with the counter top getting a split in it but one repaired it with wood putty and had no further issues. So, I'm keeping an eye out for that and will get some putty if I see one start.
It is beautiful in the kitchen and am so glad I bit the bullet and purchased it.
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Giesser 6" Granton Curved Boning Knife, Primeline
I was turned onto Giesser knives by a professional butcher on Youtube who has been practicing his craft for 30 years. The point of his video was how to process a deer. Due to popularity of the video and many questions that he received, he did a follow up video where he briefly explained the tools he had used in the process. Long story short the knives were secondary and were not presented like an infomercial.THE KNIFE
The knife is the highest quality. Construction is impeccable. I love two things in particular. First the handle has an amazing rubberized feel that gives good grip that should be helpful when things get wet and messy.
I also like the offset blade angle that will let me get the blade in to work without needing to have my hands parallel and in the meat.
I will hopefully use it for a large processing job next week and I will do a follow up to this review about how it worked.
Original Fiddle Bow Knife Oak Right-handed
This is an excellent knife I have had mine for over twenty years and it is as sharp as the first day I used it...now am recommending it to my daughter, another bread maker in the family it's a must have if you bake your own bread for buy fresh breads at the market.
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I have been using this knife for about 6 years on my homemade bread, and I think it works great. I will bring loaves of bread to share at work, or give them to friends and they always ask how I cut it so perfectly. I can make thin slices with ease. I have never done any sharpening or maintenance to it and it still looks and works like new.Read Best Reviews of Original Fiddle Bow Knife Oak Right-handed Here
This knife is made for one thing-slicing bread and it is the best there is. Two things--don't put it in the dishwasher and DO NOT hit your finger. I've had mine for many years, I think around 25 or so and it is still like new and still sharp as a razor.Want Original Fiddle Bow Knife Oak Right-handed Discount?
Sure makes it easier to cut and I haven't cut my finger. The bread doesn't crumble. Works great! Great buy.Save 44% Off
Sani-Safe S118-14DH 14" Double Polypropylene HandleCheese Knife with Polypropylene Handle
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Oneida Flight 45-Piece Stainless-Steel Flatware Set, Service for 8
I've had these for over 5 years now and aside from my own mistakes (bending the spoons in hard ice cream; losing pieces) I haven't had any problems with them. I don't understand what the 18/0 rating means or why other people find it substandard, but I can tell you this: I'm buying another set to replace all the ones we've lost or accidentally thrown away because all the remaining pieces still look perfect after 5 years. If people need anything better than these, I can't understand why. No stains, no rust, no discoloration, no significant scratches, no gouges, no dulling of the finish, nothing. What else could people be looking for?One side note: I've seen a different cheaper version of this same style at Wal-Mart, but the pieces there are thinner and not as substantial as these. The set pictured here is the nicer, beefier version.
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We've have two of this set (Service for 16) for over 6 years now and they're still in good shape. Let me tell you, we are heavy duty eaters here! They get used daily and also at frequent large family gatherings. The utensils have held up against being used as tools, run through the dishwasher hundreds of times, lost in the disposal and they are still able to shovel food into our mouths! Sure, some of the spoons and forks have gotten bent when abused but they straighten right up with a tweak or two. The stiff knife blades will cut right through a steak. They've got a nice heft to them that gives you confidence that your food will make it to your mouth without the fork bending. People who have complained that these are 18/0 and not 18/10 Stainless are lame. For this use 18/0 is more than adequate (I'm an engineer so there!) They've never rusted. They are not as shiny after being abused for six year but that has nothing to do with the type of steel. AND...they are a great deal at Amazon!Read Best Reviews of Oneida Flight 45-Piece Stainless-Steel Flatware Set, Service for 8 Here
I am extremely pleased with this set. It is amazing for the price! I've been looking for a casual set for a while now, and found this one. I played with the idea of purchasing it, then the price went down to 39.99, and I was sold!!I read a reveiw that said the knife was 2 separate pieces, and can thus separate, but the knives I received are most surely one piece of steel. They are very nice, not too fancy. I have square plates and wavy glasses and these go great! They are basic without being dull. I love them!!
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This was my first set of flatware when I moved out on my own. After years of handwashing and everyday use, the necks of the spoons and tines of the dinner forks started to bend.Since I needed more place settings and at the time was not aware I could go online find the pattern, I replaced Flight with Mooncrest and am INFINATELY happier with the Mooncrest pattern.
Mooncrest is twice as heavy, practically destruction-proof, and are holding up MUCH better than the pieces of the Flight set I still have left.
Flight is OK for everyday use, but I would never use the same set for casual entertaining because of the use they cannot sustain.
Get the Mooncrest pattern if you need a sturdy set that you can interchange with everyday use and casual entertaining.
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Next Day Gourmet Sani-Safe Commercial Cutlery, Sandwich Knife, Offset 9"
I use this knife at work and finally decided to get one for my home. This is really a bread knife but its uses are way to many to describe. One of the best knives I have ever used and it did not break the bank.
BergHOFF 8-Piece Forged Knife Block Set, Black
I bought these as a "Deal of the Day" for $99. The MSRP listed was (and is) 425, the ratings weren't bad and I figured $99 for 7 knives is not a bad deal in any event. And it isn't. They are fine. But they are NOT quality knives.If you are expecting a heavy, durable knife.. this really isn't it. The weight is light (but they have a decent balance). The blades themselves tarnish easily. I have slight rust spots on the 2 knives I used and I had to buff them out.
All in all.. you can't really go wrong for $99.. but DO NOT pay full price or anything close to it. They are no better than a Chicago Cutlery Brand that you can pick up in Walmart or Kmart.
If you want quality knives, save your pennies and get a professional grade like Shun or Wusthof.
The point that made me take a star away is rust. After 2 washes, I noticed a rust spot on one of the knives. It isn't anything major and I haven't found it on all of them, but the fact that there's even a little rust after so few uses does concern me. To me, that should not be happening. Was it a defect with a single blade? Maybe I don't seem to be having a problem with the rest of them yet. However, it does give me pause. Would I recommend buying these at suggested retail value? Not a chance. If you can get them for a good price though, I don't think you'll be disappointed, provided that you take care to thoroughly dry them and aren't looking for a heavy-duty samurai sword as part of your kitchen cutlery.
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I was able to get these on a lightning deal for under $100.00. They are very sharp, but as others have stated they are smaller and light weight. So far after using a few times, I have had no problem with them and I am impressed. I would recommend to a friend if the price was right, but not for over $200.00. If they were a little heavier, they would get 5 stars, but they are a nice quality set for the price.Read Best Reviews of BergHOFF 8-Piece Forged Knife Block Set, Black Here
While not something I like for myself, these seem like a nice set with knives that are a bit smaller than other knives I've used. For example, the 8" Chef's knife held next to a comparable Henkel or Saber Chef's knife comes up 5/8ths of an inch shorter in length. The 7" Santoku Japanese chef's knife comes up about 1/2" shorter. These are petite, light and easy on a smaller hand. No substantial handle guard (at the butt end) rather more of a slendering at the butt, which for my hands made me feel less secure with my grip. But for a smaller hand this may be welcome less weight, heft and possibly any resulting fatigue while using them.Two other measurements that are off from the description in the BergHOFF Forged 8-Piece Knife Block Set are the "9-Inch bread and utility knife, this serrated knife..." comes in at about 7.75" from heel to point. And the "3-1/2-Inch pairing(sic) knife" measures about 3 and 1/16th. (very cute by the way, and seems a nice size for doing veggies one at a time in your hands).
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My wife could not belive the quality of these knifes. She was very impressed with the shapness and shape. Woud buy BergHOFF againSave 76% Off
Wenger Swibo Cook's Knife, Heavy Rigid Blade
I own a number of Swibo knives, including the 8 and 10 inch chef version.They are good quality and last a long time between sharpening.
As with any knife a good "steel" will keep the edge keen.
These are not knives for "wannabee" chefs who watch cooking shows on TV they are for people who "use" knives on a daily basis.
They are good quality Swedish steel equivalent in my opinion to other brands costing 5 or more times as much.
The molded-in handles WILL last a lifetime I have Swibos that are 25 years old which get used for offshore fishing (a lot) which are still in perfect condition except of course the blades slightly smaller than new because of the sharpening process (as with any knife that is used a lot).
The steel will NOT rust even in constant contact with and storage in a saltwater environment.
If you have smaller hands then the 8 inch version may be a better bet for kitchen use.
6 Inch Chic Chefs Ceramic Knife Black Blade
Knife looked good in the package. No visible issues. But it was broken within the handle and the blade was able to slide out of the handle. Had to return.Save 42% Off
Arcos 2900 Range 12-Inch 300 mm Salmon Granton Edge Flexible Knife
I have been wanting a knife to thin slice cold-smoked salmon and lox for some time. My regular kitchen knives (flat sided chef, slicing, filet, and serated knives) tear up the cold smoked salmon, and lox when cutting it thin. I just tried it on my cold smoked salmon and it worked just great. The long thin narrow blade with a graton scalloped sides thin sliced the salmon just right without tearing it. THe blade could be sharper, the handle is plastic, but the knife is well made, and the price is right. My next task is to sharpen the blade, because it is not very sharp out of the box.
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Messermeister 5100-12F Fine 12-Inch Steel
Messermeister (knife master, auf Deutsch) don't make no junk. At least, I have not run across any. This steel is good for larger knives. I can draw my pizza slayer (Wüsthof Classic 12" chef's knife) down the full length of this 12" steel. If you don't know what a knife steel is for and/or how to use it, see lots of info online.Save 5% Off
Ginsu Essential Open Stock Series Japanese 420J2 Stainless Steel 2-Piece Santoku Set with 5 and 7-I
I am a semi-pro chef. I have owned other ginsu knives and have been happy with some. My favorite one is a serrated knive (original Ginsu) that I use to cut open cans, saw through frozen sausage logs, and still cuts fresh homemade bread. That one I think I paid around 6 bucks for it 9 years ago. These new ones, the 4861 set, are disappointing to me. They didn't stay sharp enough to slice tomatoes and I only use them very occasionally and gently (no cans). I bought them around November, 2011. For me, sharpness is everything in a knife, especially this type with a 'Permanent edge'. I would not recommend this set.
Mundial 5627-14E 14-Inch Serrated Edge Slicing Knife, Black
I usually buy only high end knives but for bread? I needed a knife big enough to easily get through large artisan breads. a 14" bread knife, sharp out of the box, great value! I love it. I recommend it.
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Knife worked great, I bought this based on one review that said it was great for slicing Large BBQ Briskets, I Agree 100%. I bought this for slicing Briskets for our church, I smoked 5 of them all 11-15 LBS each, and this knife sliced exactly like advertised. Also used it on a roast and slices very nice and as thin as you want!Read Best Reviews of Mundial 5627-14E 14-Inch Serrated Edge Slicing Knife, Black Here
I purchased the 14-inch Mundial to carve large (12-15 lb.) beef briskets and it was just what I was looking for. It was long and sharp enough to cut through hot brisket so I could serve about 100 people for a catering event. I will purchase this knife again.Want Mundial 5627-14E 14-Inch Serrated Edge Slicing Knife, Black Discount?