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Showing posts with label cheap kitchen knife. Show all posts

Zyliss Fresh Cut Salad Knife, Green

Zyliss Fresh Cut Salad Knife, GreenThis is a good, inexpensive and versatile knife that can be used as a spreader and server. I stumbled upon it when I needed an inexpensive item to meet the free shipping requirement.

It's good for cutting soft & leafy vegetables (lettuce, tomato), things that can be cut with sawing motion. It will not cut hard vegetable (carrot) that requires chopping motion.

It's particularly handy for making sandwiches. I can use it to spread the condiment, then slice the tomato or sweet pepper, and cut the sandwich in half at the end with just one knife. It's also great for cake, breads, brownies, etc.

It washes well in the dishwasher. A great buy overall!

My husband loves to eat iceberg lettuce salads. I got tired of tearing the lettuce up, so I decided to try this. Not only was the knife bigger than expected, but it's very sturdy and sharp. The grip is also very good for the average cook, but not as good as the grip on the Oxo Good Grips Lettuce Knife.

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My boyfriend hates the sound of metal on metal, so when I saw that this knife is recommended for cutting cakes and brownies, it had even more appeal. It cuts lettuce like it is supposed to and so far it does seem like my lettuce hasn't been browning as quickly. It's nice using a knife that won't cut my fingers off either!

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This is my favorite kitchen tool. It chops salads into even pieces in seconds. Just make a few slices in one direction and then across in the other direction. If you really want small pieces like gourmet chopped salads, just continue.

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I was surprised at the number of people who have no idea that the brown edges on cut lettuce are from the metal on the knife they use. (Supposedly, this is rust.) I have used a plastic lettuce knife before and just recently found this one. Great price. Works just like it should. Once you try this, you'll NEVER cut lettuce with anything metal again.

LamsonSharp 10-Inch Forged Serrated Bread Knife

LamsonSharp 10-Inch Forged Serrated Bread KnifeI bought this knife for my son as a gift. He is in the restaurant industry so great knives are a must with him. This was the last knife he needed to complete his set so he is a believer in this brand. I have a couple myself and find the grip comfortable and the weight is perfect. Compared to my Department store Calphalons, these are hold an edge and sharpen much better.

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Viking Professional Series Santoku Knife 7"

Viking Professional Series Santoku Knife 7'I had this knife for about 7 to 8 years. This is a workhorse. The steel is impeccable and its easy to sharpen if you use the sharpening stones; oil based or the DMT diamond based ones. It keeps its edge for about 3 weeks and then I just do some touching up with the stones and a honing steel or a ceramic honing bar. Viking products in general are built to last a lifetime and there is not another knife that I prefer. I have some very good global japanese knives but take some time to sharpen properly. I also have Tojiro japanese knives which I also love. But for longevity and the ability to have even a novice sharpen these, it can't be beat. If you need a santoku 7 inch knife get this. For the price you will not be disappointed.

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Core Bamboo Aster Collection Bamboo Cutting Board with Non Slip Grip

Core Bamboo Corner Grip Cutting Board MediumI bought this cutting board because the cutting board I currently have for cutting meat slips on our counter. This cutting board has non-slip grips in the four corners, and this part of the board works great. The board is very sturdy and doesn't move when cutting things. What I don't like about the board is the juice groove is not deep enough to be effective for its job. I needed something for cutting meat after grilling. Since we like our meat on the rare side we need the cutting board to have a juice groove deep enough to catch the juices. This board's groove was very shallow. It was more decorative than functional. If you don't need the juice groove feature then I'd recommend the board. Otherwise I'd look for a different board.

I've had my cutting board from Core Bamboo now for a few days. I've oiled it up, front and back. Now I am ready to use. I rated it 4 stars and not 5 only because I feel the price of this board is a little much. But it seemed like it was the only one that had all of the features we wanted, dual surfaces and and the 18x14 size. I will wait to see how it holds up in the next few months as my wife and I use it.

The green rubber feet work well to keep the board stable and off of the counter surface. I am happy to have a board where I have two surfaces to use! One flat and the other with a drip groove to collect the juices. Actually the rubber feet they use are a ingenious design. I wonder if they will give any problems down the road... I'm worried they may dry and crack or something. Again, only time will tell.

Overall I am very pleased, the size is perfect for us next to our sink, and over all it seems very well put together.

I'll report back and update my review if I have any major problems with the board.

4/21/2012: This cutting board is great. It's still going strong and a year and a half later it still looks great. I oil it about every 3 or 4 months and it comes back to live wonderfully. Rubber corner grips look the same as the day we first got it. I have no concerns now about the ability of this board to hold up over time. We use it everyday, several times a day in our busy home.

It has a few cutting marks in it but nothing severe. I would say that we will use this for at least several more years to come.

If it is the size you want or need, Buy It! By the way, they're customer service is, courteous and responsive as well!

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WMF 7-Piece Stainless-Steel Bar Set

WMF 7-Piece Stainless-Steel Bar SetI purchased this item with my credit card points, because I was not sure if it would be a good use of money otherwise; now that I have one, I can say it would definitely be a good purchase.

The set is great to look at and makes me laugh. You can pick up a shaker at a restaurant supply store for under $4.00, so it did not bother me that one was missing in this set.

*side note the wmf sticker was extremely annoying to remove from the top of the holding tray.

this is a great gift and high quality. It is heavy and looks nice.

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Very cool looking design and high quality!! Each tool is heavy and made to last, and has a good feel when using them. The jigger is very convenient to use since it is attached to a rod. I haven't seen it designed this way before, but it sure works well (just pour and twist!) The spring on the strainer seems extra fine, and thus allows less small chips of ice through than the average. The ice bucket is on the small side, and will need to be refilled frequently if you're making a lot of drinks, but it sure looks good! All-in-all great quality, functional, and artisticly designed to be a great conversation piece. Everything you need to set up a home bar except a shaker set.

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The Stain-less Bar Set is a bit pricy, but is a nice compliment to a small bar. The items included are all essential and easy to clean. My average rating reflects that the product delivers and is adequate, but should be given the price.

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Chicago Cutlery Forum 7-Inch Santoku Knife, Sheath Packaging

Chicago Cutlery Forum 7-Inch Santoku Knife, Sheath PackagingThe knife is a good size and very sharp,while being a nice light weight. Be careful while cutting smaller vegetables!

I own this exact knife as well as an entire set of Chicago Cutlery knives (with a different style handle) and this one is my hands-down favorite. It is the most versatile blade design for all-around use in the kitchen, and looks great too.

Every Chicago Cutlery knife I have ever owned has come razor sharp from the factory, holds an edge well, and is easily resharpened.

If I could only use one knife in my kitchen, this would be it! Don't let the cheap price fool you, this knife will keep up with knives that cost 3-5 times as much!

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I have owned this knife for about 5 years and have to say the solid metal Chicago Cutlery knives are outstanding for the price. The first thing I love is the fact that they are one single piece of metal as opposed to a handle of a different material that has been bolted on. This is important to me because I had a handle from a Faberware knife break in my hand while in use. I did not get hurt, but the possibility was still there. Second, the price. You can't beat the price of these knives for the quality product you get. One thing, they do not hold an edge for more than about 5 vigorous uses and its ready to be sharpened again. Buy this knife, you won't be disappointed.

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Jokari 229499 Butter Pro

Jokari 229499 Butter ProI use this to portion peanut butter, as it's a 1 tablespoon measure far too much for a serving of butter, but just right for a peanut butter sandwich. The flexible bowl makes it easy to remove the peanut butter from the spoon, and the other end works well for spreading on bread.

I would like a 1 teaspoon version for butter, as that's what I purchased it for originally. The flexible bowl is perfect for soft spreads, but the size is problematic!

I have bought several of the Jokari healthy choices portion control tools and like them all. I like this one especially because it is so easy to use. The other person reviewing says that a tablespoon is too much for a serving of butter but that's portion for the plan I'm on so it works great for me! I was a little worried if the soft butter would come out of the scoop it does with no problem.

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Works as described, looks like it will be very useful in portioning out the "butter" like products I use daily.

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Goes with a utensil set I bought. Easy to make sure I don't use too large a portion of butter or margarine. Nice little utensil.

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This is the right tool to measure portion control on the lovely butter lovers -to keep the pounds off

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Messermeister San Moritz Elite 10-Inch Bakers Bread Knife

Messermeister San Moritz Elite 10-Inch Bakers Bread KnifeTHIS MANUFACTURER MAKES PROBABLY THE BEST COMMERCIAL CUTLERY AVAILABLE. SURE, U CAN SPENT TEN TIMES THE AMOUNT, BUT MESSERMEISTERS COMBINATION OF BALANCE/HANDLING ABILITY, ABILITY TO SHARPEN TO RAZOR EDGE AND MAINTAIN IT, WITHOUT UNDUE TIME HONING ARE TRULY OUTSTANDING. A TRUE EXAMPLE OF OPTIMAL DEUTSCHE STAHL.

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Old River Road Polished Cheese Plane

Old River Road Polished Cheese PlaneMy husband, the recipient of this cheese plane for Christmas, loves the weight, feel and function of this item. My hands are smaller and may make a difference in how well this item handles cheese. I have trouble using it; I have less success than with our old wooden handle shaver (still available). I defer to my husband's very favorable opinion of this beautiful plane and hope I will figure out how to operate it.

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Zwilling J.A. Henckels 07011-210 Kid's Flatware Sets

Zwilling J.A. Henckels 07011-210 Kid's Flatware Setsi bought this as a sort of montessori at home effort. i like the weight for small hands, my child handles it well. i like that it is fine in the dishwasher, no rust issues. my only dislike is how tiny the small spoon is. nearly useless to a 4 yr old, although the other utensils are just right for 4 yr old.

We got this and another set of children's "fancy" flatware. This set far surpasses the other in feel, appearance and quality. You won't be disappointed. It looks and feels like a $50 place setting.

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I bought this kid's flatware set for my grandson so he would have eating utensils for his small hands. I chose this set because it was not overly ornate . It fits his hands just right.This flatware is very sturdy and will not bend, even in the hands of a energetic youngester.

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The pictures do not do the smooth shape and smooth design justice. Surprisingly hefty considering the size. I would have preferred an additional fork instead of the knife, but overall a great value.

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When it is time to give up all the plastic baby ware, this is a nice transistion and looks nice on the table. Good quality and value.

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Mundial 5615-6 1/4: Boning Knife 6-1/4" Wide Stiff Blade

Mundial W5615-6 1/4 6-1/4-Inch Boning Knife, WhiteVery sharp upon arival. Good heft and feel in the hand. Just throw it into the dishwasher to clean. I'll be getting on for my son.

This knife is a great purchase. i was sceptable at first since all I use is JA Henkels, but I must say for triming and boning meat this knife is great.

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This is the most knife I've ever bought for this amount of money. It is well made, extremely sharp, and holds its edge well. I can't speak to re-edging ease, as I have not had to sharpen it yet. But, for a boning knife this is perfect.

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Mundial is a Brazilian knife company which was established using German technology and quality control. I have been very pleased with their knives. This Commercial Kitchen model is a boning knife that serves well as a very sharp utility knife.

I bought several for gifts and they have been appreciated by the recipients. Quality + Modest Cost = Great Value.

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CounterArt Island Palms Flexible Cutting Mat, Set of 2

CounterArt Island Palms Flexible Cutting Mat, Set of 2If you like palm/tropical interior decor then this attractive mat is just the thing for use as a place mat or stove top/counter/table protector. But it is useless as a CUTTING MAT because ANY use of a knife on it cuts into the plastic.

We use these as placemat at the dinner table. Easy cleaning after each meal, just wipe them down and your done.

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Gibson Colorsplash Westmeade 3-Piece Pasta Cooker Set

Gibson Colorsplash Westmeade 3-Piece Pasta Cooker Set, YellowI got this for my daughter because she has a red kitchen. It says it is dishwasher safe yet and she has used it once a week since the end of Feb (probably the total number of times being 10) and yet the paint is chipping. I can't return it at this point and Amazon doesn't stand behind it, so do yourself a favor and just get a stainless steel pot, skip the cool colors....they aren't worth the extra price!!!

never again will i purchased a painted stainless steel pot. first time i used this pot it was a bit too close the burner next to it and consequently got a palm-sized black burn mark that i can't remove. wish i could've returned it. this purchase was a mistake. i got it for to add a pop of color to my kitchen (wanted to get a whole set of yellow), so rather than throw it out or continue to use it, i've let it add color to my kitchen by sitting on a prominent shelf (burned side facing inward, of course).

i would not recommend this product.

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I really like this pasta cooker and the color looks nice on my stove.

Only problem I have with it is the size. That has nothing to do with the pot I'm just not finding it as easy to manage from a wheel chair as I thought I would.

For that reason I will find a good home for it.

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Proteak Teak Cutting Board Rectangle 24-by-18-by-1-1/2-Inch Edge Grain with Hand Grip

Proteak Teak Cutting Board Rectangle 24-by-18-by-1-1/2-Inch Edge Grain with Hand GripI bought this based on a recommendation in "Cook's Illustrated" magazine and season 2011 America's Test Kitchen equipment review video. I like the way it looks, it's a great size and thickness, and handles cutting very well, it has convenient hand-holds to lift and carry it. "Cook's Illustrated" said that the weight of the board kept it in place. My beautiful board, however, is not perfectly flat on either side, so it wobbles. I'm dealing with the problem the same way I have to for my cheaper cutting boards, non-skid pads underneath; not a great solution, but I'm keeping the board anyway. My package arrived crushed, the paper product information band torn off and crumbled laying beside the the board (how did that happen, I wonder). The packing tape was barely adhered to the box. What is happening to Amazon's shipping department, or do I blame a 3rd party...too much to think about, I just want to cut my veggies.

Two previous reviewers wrote they got cracked boards. Mine was not only cracked, but it was broken down the middle. The packaging was extremely poor! They did not try to package it properly; the board was placed in in big flat box, with nothing to hold it. Their loss percentage has to be high. They need a good dose of quality control!!

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I, too, was interested in this because of Cook's Illustrated's review. I didn't order it from Amazon (it can be found cheaper elsewhere online), but the one I got in January 2012 is completely free of defects and seems to be everything that CI said it was. Highly recommended.

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My wife turned me on this. And true to my nature, I did a lot of research before making a purchase. My instructions were to get a big durable cutting board. One that would not slide over the granite counter top. This cutting board weighs about 14 lbs and is 1 1/2" thick.. It isn't going any where. The instructions advise you to put 4 coats of mineral oil (That I bought at Wal-Mart for $1) prior to first use. A over night drying period and testing was under way. Solid, stable surface to work on and with a little care (mineral oil once a month) it will last a life time. Large enough to prepare the evening meal, and stable enough to insure safety with large knives.

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WOW. This thing is HUGE. Make sure you check the dimensions before buying so it will fit on your counter. No cracks, no wobbling for me. Just a thick, massive, gigantic, manly, yet beautiful cutting board. I'm happy.

Farberware Pro Forged 7-Inch Santoku with Clear Sheath

Farberware Pro Forged 7-Inch Santoku with Clear SheathI was hoping this would replace my $13 Kitchen Aid chef's knife. This knife is poorly made and dull as can be. I'm going to wait until I can purchase a high quality sontoku knife I suggest you do the same, reader.

I like the balance of this knife, and the curve is the right shape. Add to the balance a nice handle shape and the feel is great. The steel is a little too hard, though, making sharpening more difficult; but not impossible.

My two complaints are these: First, the blade is too thick so maintaining sharpness is difficult, and the blade has to be held at a very slight angle for fine slicing. Second, the handle, thought comfortable, is of plastic, which lends a cheapness to this knife.

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Shun Ken Onion DM0504 10-Inch Slicing Knife

Shun Ken Onion DM0504 10-Inch Slicing KnifeThis knife is beautiful. Like all of the Shun Ken Onion knives it is well weighted and extremely sharp (straight from the box). However it is not 10-inches as the above title and description outlines. It is instead only 9-inches. This of course doesn't impact at all on its functionality; it's still incredible. But it begs the question of who measured it for this description... perhaps someone who likes to overestimate in other areas also...

This is a beautiful kitchen addition. It's different enough to demand experimentation. It's big when you want big. It is stable when you need chop to fine julienne.

5-star on utility and value.

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Sharp as a razor, this knife makes slicing veggies way more fun than it should be. I'm still amazed at how effortless it is to use the Shun slicing knife. The curved blade takes a little getting used to but works nicely when you need to rock the blade making a fine dice.

Funny thing is I'm eating a lot more veggies cuz I love to cut them up.

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O.K. This is a lot of money for a knife. And yes, I also have the cheap, test kitchen recommended victorinox version, as well. That being said, I was sucked in by the Gold Box deal and the knife is truely a work of art, in both form and function. Wickedly sharp as well as beautiful, it's unique curvature and stunning design make it a joy to use and a coveted kitchen piece when other people see it in use. Did I really need it? of course not. Am I pleased to have what I believe to be the best knife ever? you bet.

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Wow this is a very sharp knife. It is also my first Shun. I own a set of Wusthof knives and they pale in comparason to the Shun. Can't wait to get the rest of the set.

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Chicago Cutlery Landmark 8-Inch Slicer, Sheath Packaging

Chicago Cutlery Landmark 8-Inch Slicer, Sheath PackagingI love Chicago Cutlery's Landmark series. The knives are extremely sharp, and rarely need sharpening. I have an entire set of the wooden handled, original Chicago Cutlery knives, which were never even close to this sharp, even though I thought they were OK (I didn't know what I was missing)! These are exceptional, as is the price for this kind of quality. The black and silver look is elegant. I own the 5-inch slicer, 8-inch slicer and chef's knife, and bought the larger knives because the 5-inch slicer had become my main utility knife that I used for almost everything unless it required a parer. Highly recommended.

I saw all the great reviews about this knife so I purchased two of them. When I recieved them both were very sharp but after using them for a two weeks they are as dull and most of my other knives.

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Paderno World Cuisine Butter Curler, Stainless Steel Blade & Handle, 8 1/2"

Paderno World Cuisine Butter Curler, Stainless Steel Blade & Handle, 8 1/2'Works with blocks but not as well with sticks. May have been how we used it in stead of tool itself. Extremely well built and heavy-duty. Once a technique is developed would work better. Experiment with various butters and temperatures for proper results.

This is a heavy duty butter curler quite elegant and beautifully constructed. However I have not used it so cannot tell if it is curling butter properly. No question about it, though, just looking at it, and holding the weight, I was very impressed. The design is outstanding. Quality!! A fine looking gift for the person who has everything and serves haute cuisine. Just to put it in a drawer is a shame. It is a piece of sculpture...and priced that way.

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Kershaw Knives AB5061 Pure Komachi 2 Utility Knife, Blue, 2-Pack

Kershaw Knives AB5061 Pure Komachi 2 Utility Knife, Blue, 2-PackThe Pure Komachi 2 knives caught my attention on Amazon. I thought they were beautiful.So, I bought the multi-utility knife first and now, I have the complete set. If you are looking for an extremely sharp knife that is reasonably priced look no longer. Plus, the color coding helps select the right knife for the job. Finally, it is so easy to clean. Great Knife!

Original Fiddle Bow Knife Oak Right-handed

Original Fiddle Bow Knife Oak Right-handedThis 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.

I kept talking to my lady about bow knives and how wonderful they could be I just had to get one. Now we use it regularly. Most often we are slicing bagels. Nice and even every time. Great value and could not work better.

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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.

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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.

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Sure makes it easier to cut and I haven't cut my finger. The bread doesn't crumble. Works great! Great buy.

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