Ulu Knife and Chopping Bowl with Salad Claws

I am considering whether to return this knife or not...

Number one, the first thing I noticed right out of the box, it says "Designed by Alaskans. Made in China." Why would I want to buy something called an ALASKAN ULU KNIFE SET, that is SHIPPED FROM ALASKA, but MADE IN CHINA!?!?! It's on the higher end in price to other ulu knives on Amazon, but made in China. I think I may see if it is legal to even call it an Alaskan Ulu knife if it isn't made by Alaskans, as dictated in the Indian Arts and Crafts Act. Just like it's illegal to call something Native American when it's made in Mexico (or any other country for that matter). As a Native American family, we know these things. I know people on the Indian Arts & Crafts Board and they deal with claims like these all the time where someone tries to sell something and misrepresents what it is.

Secondly, the handle is not that great. It's a very light wood, nothing hard that you would expect out of a knife handle. Also, the edges are not sanded or rounded. It's like they cut out the shape on a band saw, engraved the side, and then stuck the blade in. Not sure how long it will last or how comfortable it would be to use extensively.

I haven't used the knife yet, but the blade seems pretty darn sharp. But I am not going to use it until I find out if it's legal to sell in the US.

UPDATE: I returned this knife when seller approved it. Then seller returned the knife 4 days after he received it, saying it was damaged. I used the same packaging that the seller sent the item to me in and used the same carrier and delivery method. Hard to believe that such an item was damaged and was, according to him, "cannot resell this item as returned". Must say something about the quality of the product if it can't even stand up to bubble wrap and cardboard.

I have a screen shot of the item page where it says "PROUDLY MADE IN ALASKA" in all caps. Yet the back of the item package says "Made In China" and the seller, when advising me that he was refusing the return, said, "First of all it clearly states on the detail page that this is an import item." How ludicrous is that that he doesn't even know what his own item descriptions say?

I found a REAL ALASKAN ULU knife on another site (none to be found on Amazon) for more money and made with hand-carved caribou antler. I bought this product in the first place because it was the most expensive ulu on Amazon.

This seller is dirty and money-grubbing. Avoid buying anything unless you like cheap goods at high prices with bad customer service. Filed and A-to-Z Claim for this experience. Let's see if Amazon condones or supports this type of selling behavior....

Returns are a part of retail, fella! Grow up.

Be very careful looking at the company name for this product.

The knives made in Alaska are made by "The Ulu FACTORY" -this knife's maker is "The Ulu COMPANY". That could be construed as being misleading.

If it doesn't have a symbol on the box of a polar bear and cub, with "Made in Alaska" on it, it is probably "imported".

I can't speak to the quality of all Chinese companies because some of them make very good quality products, but look very carefully at the advertisement and the packaging to be SURE it is made in Alaska -if that is important to your purchase.

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My order was received in a timely fashion. It was everything I expected a very nice set. It made a wonderful Christmas gift.

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I do lot of chopping, when I cook. I ordered two different types of ulu. The other one is very good but this one i ordered two, thinking that it has salad server also, but it got cracked very next day within a couple of use. I gifted one to a friend and she also had the same complaint.

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Gibson Sunbeam Langston 14-Piece Cutlery Block Set

The knives were delivered and i was impressed. My son is getting his first apartment and so i am supplying his kitchen items one at a time. this was a great deal and I wish I had purchased another for a wedding gift.

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Norpro 810 Herb Mill

I've used many herb mills over the years, but this is my favorite.

Most of the others were more expensive, but don't work as well or clean as easily as this one.

I was glad to find this and picked one up, even though the one I purchased many years ago is still functioning.

Perfect for fresh herbs or dried.

It snaps open and the rotary teeth and handle come out for cleaning.

This is very common in France, where I have always had one in my kitchen.

I was missing one here in America and looked for one in stores and online.

This is the best deal I had found (about 6 $) but I was anxious after reading the bad reviews. Now that I have used the item myself, I know it is exactly working the way it is supposed to.

I guess no offense that the people who wrote a bad review had very little experience with such a grinder. So let me tell you how to use it with fresh herbs (I've never seen it used for dried herbs) such as cilantro or parsley (in French, the item is called a hâche-persil, literally a parsley-grinder) :

insert a few clean stems with the leaves at a time (the purpose of the grinder is to use every part of your cilantro for example, not wasting the very flavorful stems). Let's say 5-7 ? If you put too many at a time, it will jam up (reviews about it are right).

start turning the handle in one direction. The leaves and stems will be pushed towards the grinder. Usually you don't need to press the stems in, but if you see that one stem remains out of reach of the grinder slightly press it down.

when it is done, turn the handle in the other direction, allowing some of the herbs still in the grinder to fall in your salad bowl

repeat the steps if you need more herbs

then open the grinder. Some herbs ALWAYS get stuck in the metal parts (this is normal), so take a small, sharp knife and use the end of the blade to remove them. Scratch over the salad bowl, so you won't waste any herbs and won't have to clean.

clean immediately the grinder, using a brush and water. If you wait, the herbs will dry in the metal parts and will be more difficult to scrub out.

You can choose to pay more for the same kind of item but you won't get a better one.

6 bucks is really a great deal. I am so happy to have found my new kitchen-friend for so little money !

Use it over every greens, it will add savor in a few seconds.

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I was optimistic considering the other product review was glowing ... but sadly this product was worthless to me. I was hoping to find a quicker way to finely chop italian parsley, mint and basil. Maybe this thing can handle dried herbs, but the wet ones just stuck in the grinder. Part of the problem is that there is no way to push them through and the machine doesn't do any good at pulling them through. I alternated between risking my fingers to try to smash through the herbs and using a knife. Once some of it was chopped, almost all of it got stuck in the grinder itself. I guess you can't expect much for $10 but this really didn't warrant paying anything.

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it's a very low quality piece (soft plastic), fell apart after first use while mincing dry herbs. might be used for fresh/soft herbs, though I believe it will have issues other reviewers already mentioned. consider to buy something else.

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Not thrilled with this herb mill. Fresh herbs get stuck in the grinder. While I could work to get much of them out, it was a hassle. I'll go back to using my pizza cutter and scissors. Would love to find a herb mill that works!

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Swissmar Stainless Steel 3-Piece Cheese Knife Set

I received two pieces from this set for Christmas. They are nicely lightweight, since the handles are hollow.

The soft cheese knife cuts fine, but the hard cheese slicer takes a lot of force to cut through harder cheese like mahon curado. Even on not-so-tough cheeses like gruyere, I have to struggle to get nice big shavings.

The biggest problem is the quality of the stainless steel: it rusts very easily. I left it on the dish rack to dry after washing it, and when I returned a few hours later, I discovered rust stains in several corners. These knives are beautifully designed, but I wouldn't recommend them if you plan to actually use them.

The design is very modern and the quality seems high, however the cheese slicer has developed some rust stains on it, which I've been able too polish out.

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Prodyne K-8-S Stainless Steel Spreaders, Set of 4

Though advertised as stainless steel, it must be a very low grade. If you do not dry these spreaders immediately after washing rust spots can develop on the blade. It's not that big of a deal for me to return them, so I kept them.

Other then that, they fit comfortably in your hand, and easily spreads cream cheese, jellies and dips.

These are nice basic spreaders they feel sturdy with a good thick handle and look nice when entertaining, not to plain but basic enough to fit any occasion.

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Perfect spreader. Easy to clean, lightweight, perfect size and look great on the table.

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Jaccard 45 Knife Meat Tenderizer

At first glance, this looks like a really great product. I purchased one and used it one time, and it really made the beef roast very tender. Then I went to wash it and discovered that the stainless steel on the prongs are just pot metal with a stainless steel coating. Some of the stainless steel coating had come off and bits of it were in my beef roast. I had to throw the roast away, for fear of eating pieces of metal that would most likely cut me up inside. I hoped and prayed that the beef I had eaten, did not contain some of the metal bits. Please beware of this product. Why couldn't they just used solid stainless steel prongs, which would not exhibit this problem. Again, beware because the stainless steel metal can peal off and bits of metal can be lodged in your food. VERY DANGEROUS.

After using this tenderizer for a few months, I have included it on my list of kitchen essentials. I have had other knife type meat tenderizers that were hard to clean, easy to rust, and not as efficient as this one. I like this one because it has thin flat blades as opposed to some that have the thicker prong type blades that basically poke holes in the meat. Norpro Professional Meat Tenderizer I thought it was doing a decent job until I switched over to this one. The thin blades on the Jaccard slices through the tough connective tissue rather than poking holes in it. The Jaccard also covers more surface area than the other tenderizer. It seems that by having the three rows of blades and slicing through the tissue, the meat doesn't draw up and become tough and chewy.

For my first use, I put this to the test on 1 1/4 inch bone-in pork loin chops (see comments for recipe). I tenderized twice on both sides and put them in the brine for a couple of hours as opposed to the 4 listed in the recipe and grilled them. They were superb! Tender and juicy without any chewy pieces in the center. I was really impressed with the results. I gave the recipe to one of my guests who tried it and said they turned out good but weren't as tender as the ones I did! I guess I should have told him to buy and use one of these first!

I have also used this on split chicken breasts. I normally cut them in half lengthwise and then pound them down a bit to guarantee tenderness. I decided to try the tenderizer on them instead of cutting and pounding, and it worked like a charm. I seasoned them first with salt/pepper and a little onion powder. Then I rubbed them with an oil/garlic/chopped fresh sage mixture and let them sit for about 15 minutes before coating them with bread crumbs to oven fry. They were tender from the thickest part down to the tip, seasoned all the way through, and it didn't take that long to cook them all the way through.

To clean the tenderizer, I took it apart and hand washed it with my nylon kitchen brush and set it on the counter to dry. It cleaned up easily and the blades didn't rust. The case that comes with the tenderizer is a plus as it provides protection for the blades.

The Jaccard Meat Tenderizer is an excellent tool to have, and it gets my recommendation.

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This is an excellent item. But I still pound skirt steaks with a "tenderizing" mallet first. The combination make the steaks truly "melt in your mouth" tender. This cleans easily by just putting it, intact, into the dishwasher.

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I ran this thing over a tough chuck roast a few times and I could cut it with a fork. A great Item in the kitchen. As with any sharp object, be careful, especially when cleaning it.

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I was at my wit's end. We have always raised our own beef with the best results, but with this last calf, the meat was nearly inedible. I tried everything but the meat was sooo tough it was impossible to chew. Out of frustration I began looking for recipes to soften up and make the tough meat edible. I began reading about beef which had been jaccarded, and consequently, made the oldest cow's meat absolutely wonderful. So I did a search and discovered the Jaccard meat tenderizer. It is absolutely the most marvelous product!!!! It has saved me from having to turn a lot of my meat into ground beef. I wasn't overly aggressive the first time I used it but now I use it on both sides of each cut of meat I prepare. If you have tough beef,this is the product for you. Now the beef cuts cuts easily and tastes like the homeraised beef I am used to.

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Norpro 1281 Grapefruit Spoons, Set of 4

I was looking for a set of decent grapefruit spoons for everyday use. I had read reviews on some of the other spoons here on Amazon that said some types can be too thin or cheap feeling, others were too sharp and uncomfortable. Because of the lower price, I chose this 4 pack of Norpro spoons and found them to be just what I needed and even better than I expected.

They have a simple, sleek design that is comfortable and easy to hold they're a nice weight. They do their job freeing the grapefruit sections from the peel easily, and aren't going to hurt your lips unless you're being careless. And the spoon bowl is a good size for scooping bite-sized portions, unlike more narrow styles. They look nice and blend with my other flatware. I liked them a lot.

To anyone looking for an inexpensive but quality grapefruit spoon set, I would recommend these.

The photo originally shown was different and a set that I had previously ordered and liked. The very light weight and poor quality set was substituted. I immediately requested the correct product with a quick reply and apology with the promise of the correct set was being shipped. Nothing has arrived and no further response has been received from follow up e-mails. (They have since changed the photo to show the lesser quality product!)

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I order a lot from Amazon (hate the mall) but don't submit a lot of reviews. I took the time to write this review mostly because I felt that some of the previous reviews were unfair. I almost didn't order this product because of them. Glad I did. And they look much better than the picture.

I was expecting something thinner and basically cheap looking based on some of the reviews. Would have been fine. I just wanted to use them at work. But was pleasantly surprised. These are not cheap looking. Have a good weight and nice finish. They are the perfect size and shape.

Good product and an excellent value.

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Purchased for my daughter and she loves them. Really a good price and a good product.

I would recommend these to others.

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My husband and I love grapefruit, and for several years I had just one of these spoons, I was happy to find more, they make it so much easier to remove the delicious fruit! Service from this seller is excellent...item arrived quickly and was a great price! I highly recommend these spoons for all who enjoy grapefruit!

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Wusthof Gourmet 14-Piece Knife Block Set

Thought I had sharp knives until we bought these. These are very sharp and stay that way if you treat them properly. Don't wash in dishwasher even thigh they say you can. Never knew cutting could be so easy these knives slice through everything like its butter.

Highly recommend this set at such a generous discount. Wusthof has been a staple of mine for weddings, family showers and for my own use. The quality is unmatched and their warrantee can't be beat.

Equally important is the integrity and quick response from this seller! I highly recommend them and will be returning for their exceptional quality in content and customer service. Bravo!

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I bought this for my wife and she loves it!!! You definitely get what you pay for.

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I love them. It is the first time I have owned knives that are really sharp. I would recommed them to everyone.

Jan

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I have been using my Wusthof knives every day. I will probably add more knives, since I like to cook.

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#22 (3) Sausage Stuffer tubes + stuffing kidney plate disc for Meat Grinder by Hobart LEM Cabelas T

I was very happy with this set. It seems to be made of high quality stainless and everything appears to be heavy duty. I've used these a few times and they fit nice on the grinder. I have no complaints.

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Gourmet Settings Balance 20-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Service for 4

I saw this flatware and just had to have it because of it's style. It's very well made and the knives have no "seams" like my old knives; the blade and handle are made as a single piece. The pieces and long and elegant and well-balanced. The only drawback is that the teaspoons do not fit into a container of Yoplait yogurt because of their width, so I did not get rid of my older spoons. That is the only reason I give this 4 stars instead of 5. They come out of the dishwasher beautifully clean. I just love them!

I was looking for a modern design set of flatware without spending a fortune and I found it. After falling in love with several modern flatware sets, including Dansk Odin, which costs about $100 for one 5-piece place setting, I decided to give this set a try. If I didn't like it, it could be relegated to my beach house which has become over the years a receptacle for purchases I'm not crazy about. Much to my surprise, this set is much nicer than it's price indicates. The pieces are the larger continental size, they are heavy (I don't care what any other reviewer says, I know what I'm talking about), and they have a mod look that usually comes at a much higher price point.

The negatives are, the wedge shape of the knife blade seems a little awkward, as most modern cutlery does. The handles may be thin for persons used to traditionaly designed handles. Although people who are used to the modern handles will find them comfortable and quite manuverable. Some people (those who don't know how to use a spoon properly) wont like the large circular spoons. But if you do know how to properly use a spoon it wont be an issue.

All in all, it's a very nice set at an unbeatable price for what you get. I've lived with mine for a month now and I will be purchasing another 20-piece set to make 8 place settings in all.

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Maybe I'm not having luck with Amazon flatware sets. I returned two sets and this one also came with some defects. It had tough dark grey stuff on edges of many of the pieces. Most of them came off by scratching them with finger nail. But some of them were lodged in grooves and I couldn't get them off. They were grooves that weren't supposed to be there. (I posted the pic of it).

Update: The replacement set also came with a few pieces with similar defects. Luckly I still had the old set, so I swapped out the bad pieces and returned the old set with all bad ones. If you are returning this set, hold on the the old one till you inspect the replacement set.

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These are nice. I bought 2 sets but I see they are rusting and chipping already. The spoons are sooo big you can't put them in your mouth!

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This flatware was more beautiful than expected. And marked 18/10!! Love the shape of the spoons. The knife is pure elegance. Shipped quickly. Totally satisfied.

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Mundial 5100 Series 2-Piece Carving Set, Black

Well, I bought a Mundial 8" chef knife and was impressed. I added a 7" Santuko, 3.5" paring and then this carving set. All are fully forged except for the carving fork which doesn't need to be. Balanced well and nicely sharp. You can get better knives for sure but unless you live in the kitchen or at least semi-pro the cost rockets. Mundial, for those who don't know are a German knife-making company that moved to Brazil because of the high quality ore there. Furthermore Brazilian steel, while being such high quality is staggeringly cheaper than other western steels so to get an equivalent knife with a Henkels name on or similar you would have to pay a lot more. The clincher for me was this. Not only do Mundial have their own quality controls in place, but every year they send their knives to independent reviewers to get unbiased feedback. Each time they attain the highest standard from those reviewers.

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Arthur Court Grape 5-Piece 20-Inch by 13-Inch Entertainment Tray

A little pricey? Yes. But I've got lots of Arthur Court pieces and first, they are easy to care for. Hand wash and dry. No polishing required. Second, they are metal so they can stand up to a little abuse...you don't have to worry about it cracking or chipping if you accidentally set it down too hard. This Grape Entertainment Tray is definitely one of my favorite pieces, and I guarantee it will be used more than any other tray I have. It comes apart so it's easy to clean. You can have two kinds of dip, or if you prefer cubed cheese, ham or turkey thanks to the two bowls that hook onto the sides...and they stay in place ! And there is also the plateau in the center for a block of cheese. There is plenty of room left over for crackers, sliced pita bread, or party bread. This platter is TO DIE FOR! Matter of fact, I'd like to have a second. Buy it..you will NOT be disappointed. It is a beautiful work of art that you can use every day.

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Arcos 4-Inch Paring Knife, 6-Piece Set

These are wonderful, razor sharp little paring knives that work like a dream! It is also practical that they come in a set of 6 as it means that there is always one to work with, even if most of the others are in the dishwasher. Highly recommended and worth every cent!

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Benchmade Knives Field Sharpener

Name brand...great little sharpener. I have given these out as gifts. I use it on all of my knives without any issues.

Love it. This couldn't be easier. My son had one and I tried it and it worked so well that I bought a couple of these as gift items.

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Put a nice edge on my Benchmade Mini Griptilian. It even brought a badly worn SOG Flash back to life.

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Kuhn Rikon Apple Knife Colori

Although the product description clearly states that there is a built in peeler (in addition to the knife and corer aspects), the model provided must be an older version that does NOT include the peeler in the handle. I was very disappointed as the appeal of this product was the fact that this was a multi-use tool and one of the most important aspects of use was not there! I knew it was missing because I have a colleague who brings this tool with her lunch and I had seen it in use. I purchased two and returned two.

I use this all the time for coring apples and other fruits. Having the knife on the opposite end is a nice bonus eliminating the need to wash two items.

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I purchased this tool because my autistic daughter likes to eat her apples in their complete round form, but hates biting into the seeds. She's forever asking me to cut out the center without cutting the apple in half. This handy tool allows me to just punch out the middle and hand it back to her. She's happy as can be that she can now eat the whole thing! I give it four out of five stars, because about four times out of five I am able to punch through the apple perfectly, the other time?! I miss and it comes out off to the side a bit. It's easy enough to fix, you just punch through it again! This is a great tool for a picnic basket!! Especially with the little knife "leaf" out the top for making slices to share with others!

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Does exactly as it says it will. Cores right through the center (assuming you are a straight shooter) and the knife is very convenient.

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Best invention EVER!!! I've brought other brands before and it was a fail, waste of money. This was super easy to use and clean.

Now I can't eat an apple without it.

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YOSHIHIRO - Japanese Blue steel Kuro Uchi 2PC SET chef knife Santoku & Petty - MADE IN JAPAN

I am a professional chef (sushi) and really can recommend all of yoshihiro's products. Priced so much better than Suisin or Masamoto but with a similar level of quality.

I bought these for home use and I am quite pleased. Sharp out of the box, definitely recommend whetstoning any new knife though. The blade road is nice and clean. The black surfaces do have some minor imperfections such as scratching or pitting but this is to be expected with this style of steel.

Both knives are light and well balanced.

I purchased this set as a gift for my son who is currently attending culinary school at the CIA.

He absolutely loves them!

I am seriously considering purchasing another set for my wife and I.

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Bought this set as a Christmas present for my sister, and after seeing them first-hand I'm definitely going to buy something similar for myself! They have a really unique look, and they feel great to hold & use.

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Beautiful knives came extremely sharp out of the box. Actually the sharpest knives I have ever received and I own many. Fast delivery. The only reason I give if 4 stars instead of 5 is because I could have received it a day sooner if a signature was not needed, as no one was available to sign the first time around.

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Mundial 5100 Series 6-Inch Utility Knife with Serrated Edge, Black

This is great knife for paring and small jobs in the kitchen. It comes sharp and very easy to sharpen.

I own some Wusthofs and Henckels, and this knife falls into the same category without a doubt. Great quality, sharp as a razor and good looking, too. It's easily worth double. 5 or 6 inch serrated knife is a must-have in the kitchen for everyday use. We have it for a while now and it's our favorite knife because of it's practicality. Planning to buy some more. 05/25/12 Update I have three of them now and I love them.

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I've owned this knife for a year. Excellent for general cooking, chopping vegetables. Very sturdy, comfortable, still extremely sharp after 1 year of use. I'm not a knife expert by any means but I like to cook and this is my favorite knife. I would buy more of this brand for sure.

ADDENDUM 3/2013: Amazing, this knife is still sharp (never had it sharpened by anyone) and still our household's favorite knife.

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I'm very impressed with the quality and balance of this knife. It's the perfect size for a utility knife, and fits comfortably in the hand.

It's also considerably less than the cost of the premium cutlery brands.

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Oenophilia Neptuno Cheese Tools, Set of 3

I have used these several times and they're very pretty. Unfortunately they are rather fragile where the handles meet the blades and I venture to guess they will break when too much pressure is added

These are very pretty. I'm going to save them for Christmas. Very elegant and nice. They look like lovely Christmas ornaments.

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I bought these for a gift, & liked them so much that I kept them for myself. The colors in person are beautiful. A conversation piece that I always enjoy using when entertaining.

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Wusthof Gourmet 2-Piece Cutlery Utility Set

The picture shows the set with the markings Solingen Germany on the knife and scissor blades. My set is missing those markings. There are no markings anywhere on the knife or scissors that indicate where they are made. The box is missing that information, as well.

The knife is also missing the geometric design to the right of the blade markings.

The sticker on the handle has sharp square corners, while the picture on the Wusthof site shows a red square with rounded corners.

This makes me concerned that they are no longer made in Germany.

The knife did not pass the newspaper test when new, and cannot be sharpened to pass the newspaper test. It does not hold an edge as well as my older (German) Wusthofs.

There are at least three versions of this knife, all with the same number. Two say Solingen Germany, but are marked a little differently. They appear to come from two different factories. And the one with no country marking at all.

Despite their site's claim "Made in Germany", Wusthof does admit that "they are really busy and have to outsource", but will not tell what country. Why would that be? And, of course, they mumble the usual evasive corporate drivel about quality control, specifications, standards, etc.

Interestingly, the prices are the same. It is up to the buyer to select the quality or country of origin he desires.

The scissors seem to cut OK, but we don't have very high standards for our general use kitchen scissors. They have metal teeth in the handles for gripping stubborn caps. The teeth are horribly out of alignment. They do not meet together, but on two different planes, about 3/16" apart. And the scissors are fairly flexible, owing to their light construction. This means that the harder you squeeze, the more it twists your thumb and fingers as you attempt to open a stubborn cap.

My advice is to buy only German Wusthof at the regular price, or expect a substantial price reduction for the one produced in the secret country. It is very shabby of a formerly great company to charge just as much for a knife produced at a much lower cost.

Have used the knife and scissors for several months now. both performing and holding up very well. hand-washing only, by choice. the picture shows a 4060/10 cm paring knife, but what comes is a 4022/8 cm paring knife. like i said, i like the 4022 just fine, but you are not getting what you think you are. the 4022 sells for 12.95 on amazon and the 4060 for 18.95. not that big a deal, but worth considering. the scissors are th 5888, as advertised.

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Wanted a new pair of kitchen shears, and have had good luck with Wusthof in the past. Well the scissors are great, very sharp, crisp cutting, and when fully opened, the two sides come apart for easy cleaning every time.

As an added bonus, the small knife,(a touch smaller then average paring knife)if a great addition to our set too! Very sharp, feels great in the hand, and is perfect for quick small jobs such as dicing ham for omlettes, cutting cherry tomatoes, etc..

Both pieces are top notch for the price, and were well received as a gift by my wife, from me!

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The scissors are functional and suitable for light-duty work, though the handles feel a little awkward, and I'm not sure these scissors would be up to serious dissection of fowl or anything like that. The knife is an unexpectedly nice throw-in: it holds a sharp edge and has been surprisingly useful. If I'd paid $52 (the putative list price) I'd feel kind of disappointed, but for $20 I say fine.

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I needed a good pair of kitchen scissors. Two piece design for cleaning was a must. The scissors have worked better than expected. Sharp and sturdy. Easy to clean too.

The knife was a bonus, and we enjoy using it regularly.

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Victorinox Cutlery Edge-Mag 7-Inch Magnetic Knife Blade Protector, Set of 3

If I had the counter space I would certainly go for a giant knife block. But I don't have any counter space but still wanted to protect my knives. These fit the bill. The quality is good and the blade guard won't fall off the knife in the drawer. It also won't rub on the blades. The guards seem to be well made so I think they will last a long time. Also, if I want to I can take a knife to other places, like to work, camping or a picnic, because the blade guard won't fall off during transport.

I have to say though that they don't come off too easily. So elderly people may have difficulty here. On the other hand, children will be slowed down for a moment as well which could be a bonus.

I'm a chef and don't always want to carry a knife roll to work so this allows me to safely secure a blade and keep in my pocket, the blade will not budge until you open the clamshell style side. Don't know if they're dishwasher safe have not tried that.

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The Victorinox Edge-Mag is a great way to protect and store your knives. It consists of two flaps of magnetized rubber, which satisfyingly "snap" shut to protect the blade. I use it with a variety of different knives. This set of 3 offers great value.

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Just what I wanted!!! I like that you can cut them to size easy with a pair of household scissors. Perhaps I should have order the longer ones though.

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I bought these Edge-Mag knife protectors along with a new set of Victorinox steak knives. They work great and will ensure my knives last the rest of my life. Literally. I chose these for two reasons: Cost, and no loss of counterspace (as you would have with a wooden block). For me, it was a sound decision all the way around.

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