Pay close attention to the dimensions on this one, it is much smaller than I was thinking it would. Still very pretty and nice, just very small. Would work well with limited counter space kitchen.
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Tuscan Grapevine Breeze Tempered Glass Cutting Board 8" X 10"
Pay close attention to the dimensions on this one, it is much smaller than I was thinking it would. Still very pretty and nice, just very small. Would work well with limited counter space kitchen.
YOSHIHIRO- Blue Steel Hongasumi Damascus Yanagi Sashimi Chef Knife 10.5" 270mm -MADE IN JAPAN
Even tho it's a mix of good and ok metal its extremely sharp and also because of the mix it's stays sharper longer.A+ overall, look, maintenance, and performance
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Picnic Time Formaggio Cheese Set
Very nice cheeseboard. Sturdy, well built, attractive, easy to clean. The stainless steel knives are comfortable and easy to use and clean. I saw this item for sale in Napa Valley and purchased it here for much less $. Highly recommended.
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I bought this set as a replacement for a cheese board and knives set I lost. I am very impressed with the quality of both the board and the knives (especially for the price). I am a little disappointed in the size (although it is stated in the dimensions I was just envisioning something a bit bigger), but it is still nearly perfect for what I need. I will be interested to see how well it wears after time, but the materials seem to be of high quality. All-in-all, I would highly recommend it for yourself or for a gift!Read Best Reviews of Picnic Time Formaggio Cheese Set Here
I ordered 4 for gifts. Three of them would not open. I had to return them all. This is a bad design.Want Picnic Time Formaggio Cheese Set Discount?
The quality is nice, it doesn't feel cheap at all. I would not recommend this for a party or a big event because of the size. It's not small but I think it's more of a personal size. Probably for one person, if you love cheese, this is a great set.Save 20% Off
Le Creuset Stoneware Petite Au Gratin Dish
We purchased 2 of these, yes they are tiny as petite indicates and we still bought them knowing they would be small and we are happy with them. What I am not happy about is the information under Product Details section: product dimensions says: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.2 and the product weight says an amazing 7 pounds! Obviously this info is not correct but I am here to give the real info:They are 6.25" (6 1/4") long including the littles handles, they are a scant 4" at the middle of dish only and they are a whopping (just joking) 0.75 (yes 3/4") deep or should I say shallow.
They do not weigh 7 lbs but they do weigh approx 8 ounces. The tail end of the description does accurately state these as being 6 oz capacity. So 4 stars instead of 5 is because of faulty/inaccurate dimensions and weight info in the product description; misleading really.
These are perfect to hold herb infused olive oil for dipping bread, making single serve creme brule, and it is possible to make very small portions of individual potatoes au gratin if you dice the potatoes really tiny and do not add too much cream because it will boil over the shallow sides.
They are what they are so do not expect big things out of a really petite au gratin dish but there is no arguing that these in Cherry Red are gorgeous little baubles for your kitchen and the 4 for 3 promo is outstanding for quality stoneware like Le Creuset which are thick and durable and can go in the oven and microwave. These are really small so you may have to first place them on a baking sheet before placing in oven as they may sit crooked if your oven rack has widely spaced lines like mine.
I do recommend them for beauty and limited function, if you do not mind that and have a few extra dollars but they are not necessary by any means but they are extremely cute.
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This is the perfect size for individual servings of anything. Great for dessert custard,single entree or side portions and the kids love their own serving dish.Goes right into the oven from the fridge and cleans easily by hand or in the dishwasher. Terrific gift for Valentines Day!Read Best Reviews of Le Creuset Stoneware Petite Au Gratin Dish Here
These are really small! I bought one due to the 4-for-3 promotion so it was free as far as I am concerned. I have used it once so far to make my girlfriend a small appetizer of macaroni and cheese. It came out really nice and was amazingly easy to clean easy despite the encrusted cheese off of one of the sides. It is beautiful looking and my g/f finds it amazingly cute. So I highly recommend buying this if you like really small sides for one person. I am not sure exactly how many ounces this actually fits but I believe it is about 6 oz. I think the best use may be for small experimental baked goods done in a toaster oven (I couldn't imagine heating up an oven for less than at least 6 of these).Want Le Creuset Stoneware Petite Au Gratin Dish Discount?
I finally have a set of 4. They're a great little add-on to your order. I added one to each order until my set was complete. At $10 it's hardly noticeable. So far, I've only baked cornbread in them (individual size of course) and I've used them for petite banana splits.Save 25% Off
Kyocera KC Classic Series 5-Inch White Slicer Knife
One of my recent discoveries has been Kyocera ceramic knives. How have I missed out on this all these years? Ceramic knives rule. I thought I had really nice knives, a fabulous Santouku from Crate and Barrel and a Henckel I've had for years. Well, enter this Kyocera Chef's Knife and I no longer want to use my other knives.A knife is something I use multiple times a day and I really appreciate this quality. Ceramic knives stay sharp and don't oxidize and turn your food brown (something that easily happens to lettuce). This knife feels good in my hand and makes chopping easy and pleasurable. After using this, I wouldn't even consider buying another metal knife.
Chef's Choice 250 Diamond Hone Hybrid Knife Sharpener, White
After being really disappointed in the local knife sharpening availability and asking all my friends who they use (turns out most of them are not as concerned about sharp knives as I am) I turned to electric sharpeners after a friend mentioned he uses one in his business for blade cutters. I started researching, wanted to purchase the model 220 but with little availability, I decided on the 250. I am very happy with this unit. First off, I watched a number of You Tube videos about using electric sharpeners, very helpful. I carefully read the instruction manual, also, very helpful. There is a slight learning curve, but after sharpening 4 chefs knives, I was able to cut paper easily but most incredible was the ability to slice tomatoes to a very thin less than 1/4 inch cut. There are a couple of limitations to the unit. Can't use it on ceramic (I don't own any) and you won't get as great a result with Japanese style knives, but there are other models that will do the trick. My Victornox and Henkels are wonderfully sharp. Again, watch the videos, take your time, read the instuctions. A great product, assembled in the U.S.
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Good product, does what it says it will do and does it well.I must admit that I, personally, am very stingy with 5-star ratings.
A 4-star is usually about as high as I will go unless the product is exceptionally great.
If I could have I would have given this item a 4 1/2 but, obviously, that is not possible.
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I ordered this as a surprise for my husband since he's been wanting one for awhile now. I received it very quickly, and I must say my husband LOVES it!! He said it was the best Valentines Day gift he's gotten..lol He sharpened every kitchen knife and all his hunting knives as soon as he opened it.. Best investment I've made for my husband..Want Chef's Choice 250 Diamond Hone Hybrid Knife Sharpener, White Discount?
This is one of those items that you buy, try it out once and then try fo find something better. I actually have a non-electric hand held version of this and they both sharpen part of the blade. This electric one didn't have enough power to keep the stones turning when the knife approached the tip of the blade. I used this on a variety of blade types and found that on the larger blades, it didn't sharpen about an inch of the blade nearest the handle. It might be a "Chef's Choice" but it's not mine.Save 37% Off
Shun DM0800 Hinoki Cutting Board
Yes, it's just a wood cutting board, but the softness of the wood maintains the sharpness of the knife blade longer AND when you clean it under warm water, it gives off the delightful odor of fresh cut wood.
F. Dick Meat Cleaver - 7"
Perfect cleaver. This thing cuts anything you put down on the block. The weight distribution and feel glides through meat and bone effortlessly. Couldn't be happier with my purchase.Save 24% Off
Deglon Meeting Knife Set, Stainless Steel Knives and Block, Set of 4
I love this knife set, as I have medical condition where my handgrip size changes in relation to the Fibonacci series.
The nesting design is also eminently practical and space efficient. I highly recommend it to anyone who cannot afford sufficient storage space in their kitchen because they spent $1,000 on 4 knives.
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"Yo dawg, I heard you like knives, so we put knives in your knives so you can cut while you cut."Read Best Reviews of Deglon Meeting Knife Set, Stainless Steel Knives and Block, Set of 4 Here
Last year my son informed me that he would rather follow his dream of becoming a professional chef rather than follow in my footsteps to become an attorney. I was crushed, and at a total loss until I stumbled across this knife set on Amazon. I bought the set for his 17th birthday. Smashing garlic, following proper rote technique, keeping the blades sharp, holding the knife comfortably, etc. were all beyond his grasp thanks to the striking ineptitude of these knives. He was unable to cook like his television host idols. His vegetables looked like they had been chopped by a toddler.During our second trip to the emergency room I was able to convince him to go into pre-law. I told him that if these knives are still in production when he graduates from law school then he will be able to make a killing by initiating a class action lawsuit against Deglon.
This set may have crushed my son's soul, but it has ensured his father's glorious legacy.
Harvard Law: my little Johnson is coming.
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I couldn't believe these four knives were only $750! It was such a deal that I bought two of these sets. After spending $1500 on eight knives I am going to just have to use these beauties to cut the plastic off my styrofoam ramen containers because I can not afford real food for a while.Save 13% Off
Jean Dubost 3-Piece Cheese Knives Set in Box, Ivory
I love tasting and serving cheeses paired with wines, so I've accumulated a number of cheese sets. I love the Jean Dubost Laguiole sets so much that this just became my third set.All are different in color and set composition, but all do share the classic Laguiole look and feel that distinguish these serving tools from all others. I love the balance, for I also love the fact that these come with a coverless, wood storage box that keeps the set together in drawers. The box also protects from inadvertently cutting yourself when reaching into a drawer for a loose knife. That is a big plus because the knife in this set is extremely sharp, and the fork tines can also do damage.
What drew me to this particular set is the color. Most of my serving plates, dishes and whatnot are white porcelain. While the ivory color on the handles in this set are a shade darker, they still fit into the visual serving scheme. Frankly I do not care for the gold accents, but that is a personal issue others may love that touch so much that it's the sole reason for purchasing them. But I do love the overall look, and especially the traditional design of each utensil in the set.
One other reason I personally love this set is the utensils that comprise it. The presentation knife is a common design for cheese knives, but this one is versatile enough to cut through most cheeses ranging from hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano to softer ones like brie. The spreader is a great addition because once a soft cheese like brie is sliced, the spreader is ideal for evenly spreading it over a piece of baguette or a cracker. Frankly I rarely use the fork that comes with the set, but it would be a perfect utensil for serving dry sausage like salami or even marinated vegetables like roasted peppers or artichoke hearts.
This is a high quality set that is as functional as it is beautiful. I am sure it will not be my last Jean Dubost Laguiole set, but it may remain my favorite among them.
Yamazaki Appel 65-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 12
This set is indeed made in China. I supposed that is why it was such a good deal. It was disappointing because I have a smaller set of Yamazaki that are made in Japan. They look very similar in style..which is why I choose them but they do not have as good of weight balance as the other set I have. The knife edges are also a bit rough and sharper than I would like. I still think it is a nice set but I would not have ordered them at all if they were made in China. They simply do not compete quality wise to the ones made in Japan. They are still much better than what you would get for 60 bucks and are sturdy. I am hoping they will last a long time so we shall see. I certainly will update the review if they prove to make it ten years without problem.
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I first purchased a couple of serving spoons from Yamazaki and liked them so much that when it was time to replace my old flatware set, I looked them over. I chose the 65-piece service for 12 in the Appel pattern. I am very pleased with the purchase. I love the finish and design of all the pieces especially the spoons. There is a good balance and weight to the pieces also. The 65-piece set is definitely the best bargain.Read Best Reviews of Yamazaki Appel 65-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 12 Here
The Yamazaki Appel is a stylish cutlery set that has met our expectations except for the appearance of a few small rust spots on a couple of the pieces (which we should aim to return one of these days). Otherwise the utensils are functional, well balanced and weighted, and fully satisfactory.Want Yamazaki Appel 65-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 12 Discount?
Sunbeam Harwin 7-Piece Cookware Set
Great product for the price. I will order another set of these. Would make a nice wedding gift for kids just starting out. Not the kind that peels.
I called customer service to report this but they did not believe the smell and said their products are all tested and safe.
I am not sure if this smell can be safe.
Chic Chefs Vertical ceramic peeler
I like the ceramic peelers, they are relly better than the metal. One has to be careful not to drop them as the ceramic breaks easily from a big impact.
Ikea Grundtal 16" Magnetic Knife Rack Stainless Steel Kitchen Storage Tool Holder Strips Bars
I love the magnetic knife bar...it is of excellent quality and looks amazing in my kitchen but....I do believe the photo accompanying this ad, the use of the word "bars" and the plus signs in between the three pics was a little deceiving as the only thing you get here is one 16" silver magnetic bar. I thought that I would be getting the wood looking bar up top, the silver magnetic knife bar and the magnetic strip bar with hooks you see holding the pot holders. Maybe its me being over picky but shouldn't the pic of the item being sold be JUST of the item being sold and not with all the plus signs and the use of the word "bars"? Kinda makes me feel like I did not get the deal I thought I was getting!
Hampton Forge Silversmiths San Remo 20-Piece Flatware Set, Blue
If there's just 2 of you it's like having casual service for 8 since the salad forks and tee spoons are so close in size to the dinner and table ones. Gteatr buy!!!
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It was everything I expected. It arrived on time. The quality was good. I'm usually sceptical about ordering online but this item was exactly as it appeared and I'm completely satisfiedRead Best Reviews of Hampton Forge Silversmiths San Remo 20-Piece Flatware Set, Blue Here
I knew this product would have to be hand-washed even before I considered buying it, so that was not a factor in purchasing it. It matches the dinnerware I have, gives it an old-fashioned look, and I only use it for spring and early summer anyway. I use fiesta ware flatware the rest of the year, and yes, I wash that by hand also. It just lasts so much longer, no matter what the manufacturer specs are. I mean seriously, is handwashing a few pieces of flatware every day that big a deal? And while I can see it's not the sturdiest flatware going, that's what serveware and steak knives are for. This is for eating, not cooking, serving, or prepping. And it does a great job doing just that. And it's gorgeous.Want Hampton Forge Silversmiths San Remo 20-Piece Flatware Set, Blue Discount?
I bought these for the color, but it recommends not washing them in the dishwasher. What?????? Hand wash????? What are they thinking?
LamsonSharp 5-Inch Forged Kullenschliff Santoku Knife
After our first purchase of a Lamson, we loved it so much we've now replaced all our knives with this brand. Well constructed, and keeps a sharp edge so we can cut food without a lot of pressure.Save 23% Off
Umbra Hold Up Knife Storage Block
I bought this to hold my Pure Komachi colored knives, and I'm very happy with it.It's not perfect definitely mind the dimensions to make sure you have a place to put or hang it and that your knives will fit. It's taller than I was expecting, but narrow enough that it fits pretty much anywhere on my kitchen counter unobtrusively. It also comes with hardware and instructions for wall-mounting which is great and I would certainly consider mounting it because of how low-profile it is.
While the shadows in the product picture makes it look like it's a silver metal, you'll read in the description that it's white plastic. The plastic is thick, rigid, and very sturdy, and fits my 8 brightly colored knives of various sizes well. I'm not able to get them to hang in a uniform way (like the three example knives do in one product picture) but it's not really a big deal.
However if you're getting this for display rather than functionality, there might be better options, but this is certainly worth the price!
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I have to agree with the other reviewers, the item was made of lightweight cheap plastic. I was worried that it would not stand up against the weight of the knives. So far it has done well however I have not loaded it to capacity. It does look nice though.Read Best Reviews of Umbra Hold Up Knife Storage Block Here
I love to cook and the cats love to watch me cook. I needed something that would allow me to grab a knife quickly. I was reluctant to get magnetic strips because of the cats. (They are cute, but not bright and I was certain they would view the knives on the magnetic strip as something to try to jump up to slap down.) This product is a bit bulkier than I would have liked. It also did not hold a smaller paring knife like I wanted. But it serves the job I wanted and is pretty low-key in not commanding attention in my kitchen.Want Umbra Hold Up Knife Storage Block Discount?
This attractive item is ideal for storing Pure Komachi knives, and probably others, safely and securely, yet easy to access.Save 2% Off
Le Creuset Stoneware Pie Dish, Marseille, Set of 3
This was a wedding present someone had registed for just the pie dish but the store had discontinued it. I was thrilled to find the deal with the two mini dishes as well. Arrived quickly and was well packed so it did not break in transit. The big dish was boxed separately from the mini dishes, so you could separate them out if you just wanted to give one or the other.
ChestnutPro-Cut
I love it when I find a kitchen tool that works so well. I like chestnuts, but don't like cutting them with a knife. Now it's so simple and fast with this cutter.
To cook chestnuts, I score(cut) them & microwave chestnuts on plate for about 1 1/2 minutes. THEN, I may roast them in a steel colander on grill for added flavor. I also will score and boil to remove shells, then blend with honey-nut creme cheese for a dip.
To score chestnuts, I've used: the 'Chestnutter' (not worth it), used the hybrid chestnut knife (slow), but most effectively used box cutters (but is a big SAFETY hazard).
I took a chance and in the mail today I got the 'Chestnut Pro-Cutter'. Works wonderfully and I can trust kitchen helpers with its safety. Great engineering hidden within a warm and natural wood handle. Thick blade, held in place by two expansion pins--so I can't imagine "bending" such a blade unless mistakingly trying to score dried-out "cured" chestnuts. So today I tried several platefuls of chestnuts (of various sizes) and cranked out the work fast and safely. Immediately ordered 2 more cutters for this coming fall's harvest!
I've always wanted to engineer such a cutter myself and had various designs drawn. But this kitchen item in its natural hardwood-tone not only looks good but works effectively and in my opinion is inexpensive. Happy chestnut-cooking everyone!It is very easy to use: Just position the nutter perpendicular over a chestnut and punch, a cut will be done. My palm got sore after 10 or so punches but it is still better than using knife to make cuts over the chestnuts. The major problem is that the blade of it could be bent and got stuck. I guessed it was because the nutter was not positioned at right angle when applied and the power of punches pushed the blade aside. Although one can ply the blade straight but I think this problem could be avoided if the blade is made of harder metal.
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After seeing the reviews of other chestnut cutters, it appeared this would be worth trying and must say the gamble paid off. A couple quick cuts with this device is safe and easy. Hope it holds up!Want ChestnutPro-Cut Discount?
This product works great. I searched for a cutter after I cut myself the old way a month ago. I had a delivery issue as USPS does not deliver to my building. I contacted the seller and they sent another cutter to my PO Box right after I notified them. The original shipment was returned to them in a few days. Great product and great customer service.
Yamazaki Bolo 42-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Service for 8
We really liked how this product looked in the picture and were impressed by the positive reviews on amazon. It looked quite good out of the box too, and we immediately thought it would be perfect for everyday wear. Now, "everyday wear" for me really means withstanding the dishwasher, and some of the pieces have done poorly in the dishwasher, showing signs of rust on several of the knives. The instructions warn you about using dishwasher soap with lemon in it (which we don't use) so it's a mystery about why they're rusting so fast. I think for the money, they really should be dishwasher safe. So, we're torn, because they look good and the weight is great for daily use, but having some of the pieces corrode after just a couple of weeks of use is upsetting. We're probably going to return them.
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This is really heavy duty stuff. No rust spots. Pretty shape, easy to hold. NO COMPLAINTS!Read Best Reviews of Yamazaki Bolo 42-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Service for 8 Here
We received this set as a wedding shower gift and loved it. Unfortunately after using it for only a month or so it was so badly rusted that I was embarassed to let anyone use them! Took it back to the store to exchange it because we love the look and feel of the set so much and after about a week, it's already rusting again. We are really dissapointed and will have to switch to a different brand. Stainless steel should not have to be scrubbed after every use to remove rust stains.Want Yamazaki Bolo 42-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Service for 8 Discount?
We recently purchased 24 place settings of this flatware and we are EXTREMELY happy with it! Not only does it look and feel great it has been through the dishwasher and is still in perfect condition! Great deal! Unlike one of the prior reviews, all 3 of the wooden trays we received are in excellent condition as well!Save 55% Off