Showing posts with label good set of kitchen knives. Show all posts
Showing posts with label good set of kitchen knives. Show all posts

Hand Crafted Hard Wood Magnetic Knife Rack, 18" Maple, Wall Mounted

Hand Crafted Hard Wood Magnetic Knife Rack, 18' Maple, Wall MountedWe bought very expansive, and very nice knives, so we decided to display them in our kitchen but it was not easy to find the best way. Most commercial knife racks are made of metal which is really bad for the knives and the few wooden once we found seemed to be too expansive for what they were. With this rack, I would say , we found the perfect combination: very nice looking, solid wood and most important not dangerous for the blade! :) In a sentence: we are really happy with this product!

Stelton Cheese Slicer/Bar Knife, 8.3 in

Stelton Cheese Slicer/Bar Knife, 8.3 inOne pays a price for Stelton design. It's a price I'm willing to pay for such a contemporary design. It never goes out of style and maes a statement on your cheese platter

GardenSharp Tool Sharpener with Anti-Rust Oil Sharpening Tool for Pruning Shears Garden Tools Sciss

GardenSharp Tool Sharpener with Anti-Rust Oil Sharpening Tool for Pruning Shears Garden Tools Scissors KnifeMy husband says it works well and now our tool are much better to use. Easy to sharpen most tools.

Excellent tool to have. Did the job sharping my small bonsai scissors. Remove the rust from older scissors and pruning shears.

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Chef's Choice 250 Diamond Hone Hybrid Knife Sharpener, White

Chef's Choice 250 Diamond Hone Hybrid Knife Sharpener, WhiteAfter 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.

I don't sharpen good kitchen knives as a career, so the big expensive sharpeners were not for me. My interest was a good sharpener that did not ruin my very good German, French & Japanese blades. The really cheap sharpeners would grind my knives down quickly yes, exactly what the local guy with the old grindstone did when given a cheap test knife. This CC 250 sharpener fit my requirements fair price, good sharpener. And if it hadn't or wears out too quickly, then my investment in this sharpener was not high enough to cry over. As always, Amazon shipped & delivered quickly. The sharpener has proved itself with all my blades & it's a keeper. The only downside is that the CC people will replace it with a new model with is not as good as this but will come in different colors & will be advertised as improved because colored sharpeners work better.

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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..

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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.

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Mundial 5100 Series 4-Inch Paring Knife, Black

Mundial 5100 Series 4-Inch Paring Knife, BlackJust the right length and shape to use for a multitude of tasks in the kitchen. Nice blade that looks like I can easily keep it sharp! Great quality for an affordable price.

I would have liked a heavier blade ,the handle and housing of the blade is excellent

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The price is good, about $22, and the quality outstanding. Whenever I buy a knife I will buy Mundial, guaranteed.

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Mundial 5100 series is the best set on the market for home use, Great wedding gift. Very high quality. Any type or style you need is available in sets or individually. Priced right!

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great size, very sharp. I suppose I have to write at least 16 more words to comply with the required

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WMF Profi Plus Paring Knife

WMF Profi Plus Paring Knifegood quality of de steel, very nice lookin, sharp and handling, love it, I ll more for gifts. It stands for the expected at WMF items

Quality, design is just simply WMF of the world. The edge is very thin and sharp. The design make it very easy to use. Great product to have. Highly recommend it

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Lenox Butterfly Meadow 5-Piece Stainless Steel Place Setting, Service for 1

Lenox Butterfly Meadow 5-Piece Stainless Steel Place Setting, Service for 1I purchased (4) individual place settings along with additional coordinated pieces for serving for my sister. She was so stunned at how beautiful they were and said that each individual piece had a protective cover inside the box each set came in. Butterflies have a ''spiritual'' meaning between my sister and myself so when she received this gift it was a treasure for her. She said the engraved vine & butterfly on each piece was lovely. This gift was well worth the extra money spent for a higher quality of stainless steel place setting. Consuelo T. Gabriel

I found an additional set at Belk and got it along with other items that goes along with it so, I hope it does well.

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The set is beautiful and goes well with the rest of the Butterfly Meadow collection. But I cannot give it more than 3½ stars. Two major flaws for me are: the handle of the knife is TOO heavy and place spoon is too small for my taste.

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Victorinox 8-Inch Chef's Knife, Rosewood Handle

Victorinox 8-Inch Chef's Knife, Rosewood HandleI bought this knife to be used at tailgates because I didn't want to bring my more expensive knives out. We've been very pleased with the knife so far... has stayed sharp and has a great feel to it. Just as good as my Wusthof chef's knife.

I have used this same knife at home for the past 33 years. It is well balanced and holds a beautiful edge. I wanted a knife for work so I purchased another and am so pleased. Compared to all the other brands that I have used, I prefer Victorinox.

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It's a beautiful knife at a great price. This is the rosewood version so it's a little pricier than the standard version, but it's quite sharp and easy to keep sharp, on top of that it's really attractive and a pleasure to use.

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Never had a decent chef's knife until I finally bought this based on reviews for it's cheapness and quality. Hitherto, I had an old cheap dull knife that could hardly even slice a raw potato. I had to strain to get the blade through. Then I got the Victorinox, and as I struggled to release it from it's vinyl sheath, it fell out and sliced my pinky finger. I was scared of this knife. It was the sharpest knife I ever handled. But oh man, I can't believe how effortless chopping/slicing can be. It practically will slice a potato by itself. I've had this knife for about 3 weeks and I'm still amazed when I chop up veggies and lament having been content with a crappy knife for so long.

I don't know any better, but this knife impresses the hell out of me. Maybe knives that are 100-200 bucks do a better job, but it can't be that much better. The Victorinox does the job a knife is supposed to do cut food with ease. I also bought the matching steel sharpener which I use maybe once a week only because it's there, not because the knife is too dull to use.

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I love this knife. It's sharper than any knife I have purchased. Stays sharp and cuts tomatoes like butter, unlike some knives that smash the tomato flat. I am slowly buying a complete Victorinox knife set a few pieces at a time. If I could afford the complete set I would buy them. Worth every dollar I've spent.

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LamsonSharp 3" x 6" Chef?s Slotted Turner, red

LamsonSharp 3' x 6' Chef?s Slotted Turner, redReally nice turner...my wife used it all the time as she likes the feel & the thin frontal edge. We already had one so this one is her second as she was always hand-washing it between dishwasher cleanings so I got her another one.

The turner works as advertised. The blade is flexible and thin enough to go under delicate fish without breaking it up. The only thing I don't like is that the handle isn't heat resistant. I have a tendency to lean my turners on the pan which in this case left an indentation where it melted.

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Zwilling JA Henckels Truelove 5 Piece Place Setting

Zwilling JA Henckels Truelove 5 Piece Place SettingThis set of silverware is absolutely beautiful. Even my husband commented to me about (Which he never does!). The craftsmanship is lovely, the shapes of the spoons and knife are really nice. Good quality, just a bit pricey at 50 dollars for 1 place setting! Silly me thought I was getting 5 place settings LOL!

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Shun Premier Paring Knife, 4-Inch

Shun Premier Paring Knife, 4-InchThis is a gorgeous knife. As soon as it arrived I was in awe of it. I also love the handle, it fits in the hand very well, and lets you grip outside of the danger zone of the backside of your knife. The blade is razor sharp, I have no doubs that a fast swing could cleanly remove a finger (bone included).

Now to the dissapointing part of this knife. After only having the knife for about a week, I was cleaning it and tapped the side of my sink. Not hard, not even enough to make me take a second look at the knife. Then when I put it up I saw it, the tip bent, not bad, but enough to notice. Having a lot of experience with knives, I just kind of frowned and give it a light push back into place. With almost no force applied the tip snaps off. Now I'm officially upset, for a knife of this price I expect much more. Again, I shrug it off becaause it's nothing I can't have ground down. Now I'm treating the knife with kit gloves, not even so much as washing it with a rough sponge. Everything went well for about another week. Then without cause I notice the tip has begun fragmenting off. Now it's in too bad of shape to be fixed and will soon be unusable.

I sincerely pray that there was a defect in the making of the blade because I do want to give these guys another try, I absolutely love the look, feel, and function of this knife; but be warned, handle this knife like it's piece of antique china.

The search is over for the finest pairing knife available. This knife is a work of art and unsurpassed for razor sharp usage. A true work of art.

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This excellent product speaks for itself! Slowly building our collection of shun knives we have never been let down and will continue to purchase these beautifully crafted functional works of art!

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If you love to cook, do yourself a favor and try a few Shun knives. I have owned many expensive German knives such as Henkles. I still use them and think they are great, however, Shun are twice as sharp. These knives have set a new bar.

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I love my new Shun paring knife. I use my knives a lot, for many catered events.

It makes quick, and easy work, of all of my paring needs. The 16 degree cutting angle, on each side, and the flat grind, with the quick taper , make cutting veges, and fruit, a pleasure. The Isuchime ,or hammered look ,helps the knife to be smooth, and to slide easily, thru the food, it is cutting.

This knife has a great feel when in use ,and is easy to handle, and sharpens easily . I give this knife ,my highest recommendation, for ease of use, workmanship , and steel quality.

I hope this review ,will help you to make an informed, buying, decision.

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Culinary Institute of America Masters Collection 8" Chef's Knife

Culinary Institute of America Masters Collection 8' Chef's KnifeNot much to be said, other than this knife comes ground to the correct angle and very sharp. It also holds its edge for quite a while. It isn't the heaviest chef knife around, but if you are accustomed to the cheapo gift set knives, your hand and wrists will need to get adjusted to the heftiness of a professional instrument; expect a slight reduction in speed until your muscles catch up. But when they do, you'll wonder why you didn't get a knife like this before, it makes cutting so much easier. A major advantage to a heavy, sharp knife is that it doesn't hurt your index finger because you use less force to cut, the knife's weight and edge does the work for you, and it remains stable. So don't feel the big knives are only for the big guys like Mario, they are actually safer to use!

Bought it in Nov. of 2010, honed it but I have yet to sharpen it. With daily use, and some abuse, it is still going strong. Perfectly balanced and super sharp. Just about as good as my Wusthof Classic.

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I purchased this knife because it received excellent reviews. I must have received a defective item, because it was totally dull. Would not cut vegetables, chicken, nothing. It was worthless and was returned today.

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Shun DM0712 Classic 7-Inch Chinese Vegetable Cleaver

Shun DM0712 Classic 7-Inch Chinese Vegetable CleaverI've been cooking for over 15 years (I'm not that old), and I grew up in a Chinese family. A Chinese Chef knife is exactly that, it is not a cleaver, despite the resemblance. This is the one knife a Chinese chef will use in the kitchen for just about everything.

Trust me, I've tried cleavers, they are not a replacement for a real Chinese Chef knife. I've also used many of the Chinese Chef knives that you can pick up in many Chinatown shops and Asian specialty shops. (BTW, I'm from the largest Chinese community outside of Asia, so we are not lacking the "goods").

The Shun classic....is amazing. It is perfectly weighted, and the grip is fantastic. I can grip the knife with confidence even when wet or dealing with meats.

The blade is the sharpest I've used of _any_ Chinese Chef knife. The first time I used it, I was mystified why it took so much effort to cut (it was supposed to be sharp, wasn't it?). The reason was, I had already sliced through everything without noticing and was already pressing on the cutting board!

One problem is that it also cuts into my cutting board with relative ease. If I don't remove the blade straight up, I hear a sound which makes me think the thin edge is being knicked. However, so far, no real problem, the edge is still perfect.

I have still been a bit wary to use it to hack at bones, but I think that fear will go away. (When I say Chinese chef's use it for everything, I mean everything).

I don't care about a Damascus steel look, but I can attest that the surface has no problems with releasing food. Slides off easily.

I've used many different Chinese cleavers over the years. From the cheap no-name $4 cleavers to the higher end Dexters. While shopping I stumbled across the Shun Chinese cleaver and my jaw dropped at the inherent beauty of it. Once I picked it up and looked at it I knew I must have it. Everything about it screams quality. It's balanced beautifully, is thin, made from V10, has an resin fused pakka wood handle and of course had the gorgeous grain in the steel from the 16 layers they use to forge the blade (these are not stamped knives).

I ended up buying both the Chinese cleaver and the 8" chefs knife to replace my old work horse Dexter chinese cleaver and my 9" Henckels. Out of the box these knives are sharp. You could do eye surgery with them. They hold an incredible edge. These are hands down the best knives I've used or owned.

Do not be intimidated by the price. Yes, they are on the expensive side but these are, as I have stated, simply the best knives out there today. They will last a lifetime. You will not be dissappointed. The kick butt over the Wusthof Culinars (which I think are fantastic knives).

Shun has created a knife that stands heads and shoulders above the rest.

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I bought this knife a year ago. It rapidly became my favorite cutting implement. I postponed reviewing it to make sure initial infatuation was not coloring my opinion.

The balance is near perfect, the blade shape works well for cutting, slicing, mincing, and chopping. The steel readily takes a sharp edge and holds it well. This cleaver excels at both moderate cutting and delicate work. The wood handle is warm and easy to grip even with wet hands. The strong blade allows using the side for mashing and as a spatula, the back as a scraper and tenderizer, and the end of the handle to pulverize.

Whether this knife is worth the price of admission depends on the depth your pocketbook and your intended use. For those wanting a fancy knife to display, the Damascus edge makes for a striking appearance. That did not rate high on my list, but I presume it does for some. I use this knife on a daily basis; it is a pleasure to work with and does the job with a minimum of drama. The build quality is such that I see this knife lasting for many a year to come. After having used, abused, and worn out a number of lesser cleavers, my only regret is not purchasing this one sooner.

Addressing several comments made by previous reviewers:

D. Symanski's cleaver came with a sharp spine. Mine did not, nor did ones I have handled in several stores. I do agree with the mention of the asymmetric handle. This knife comes in left or right hand versions. Using the Shun with your off hand is uncomfortable at best. If, like me, you are used to wielding two cleavers at once for mincing meats and veggies, you will need to pay attention to which hand holds the Shun. My cleaver came sharp for a factory edge. A few minutes with stone and strop brought out a wickedly sharp edge, but the out-of-the-box blade was serviceable. That's a rarity for most cutlery.

DAL notes that the edge notches when cleaving a chicken. This is a medium cleaver, weighing the shy side of 12 ounces. Heavy cleavers start at a pound and a half and go up from there. The VG-10 steel used for the cutting edge is not the best choice for whomping on thick bones. The Vanadium content makes for a fine-grained metal (i.e. easy to sharpen and takes a razor edge) but it can bend or nick, particularly with the thin working edge this knife has.

rl123 compares the Shun to a Dexter cleaver. Owning one of each, my preference is strongly for the Shun. If you are not going to use this knife often, a cheaper one should suffice. As a daily workhorse, I know of none better than this baby.

As Bobo mentions, this knife slices into soft cutting boards. A good end-grain wood block solves that problem.

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I agree with the previous reviewer: this is the sharpest, most well made Chinese chef's knife out there. However, I guarantee you won't find this knife in any authentic Chinese kitchen because this knife is just too expensive.

If you want to get a good Chinese chef's knife, you should buy the high-carbon stainless Dexter-Russell cleaver (costs around $40). It is only slighly less sharp but the difference is not noticeable, especially if you are chopping rather than slicing.

There is nothing wrong with the Shun knife; it's just way too overpriced. It's just a knife, and no mass-produced kitchen knife is worth $170, no matter how sharp it is.

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Many of the other reviews critique this tool as either too expensive or that it is inadequate somehow for cleaving bones and parting out. This is a misinterpretation of what the knife is designed for. The Chinese use two different blade designs in the cleaver pattern. One is a cleaver in the western sense, in that it is an impact cutter, this pattern has a blade about 2x as thick as a vegetable pattern (like this one.)

This knife is meant to be used more like a thin chef's knife, santoku or large nakiri. Once you get used to using it this way the method is very practical and flexible. Instead of the full block of various knives, you can reduce yourself to one of these, a 6" utility, a 3" paring and a meat pattern cleaver if you do a lot of parting out. I find that I use the cleaver for virtually everything, slipping back to regular pattern knives only when I need a sharper point for something. For those who critique it as too expensive, I would encourage them to take a look at what pro-quality forged tools go for on other sites, I've seen comparable tools going for over 2x what Shun is marketing these for.

The biggest drawback is that stainless steel tends to hold a rounder edge. By that I mean that the edge is very durable but slightly less sharp, and harder to sharpen than high carbon steel. However, that is the price one trades for easy maintenance. A sushi chef, for instance, will sharpen and wipe down his blades at the end of every day. For those of us who are less conscientious, this is perhaps a rational trade off.

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Swissmar SlimLine Cheese Knife, Stainless Steel

Swissmar SlimLine Cheese Knife, Stainless SteelPros; looks cool, easy to clean, nice serving tip on the end of knife

Cons: smaller that expected, does not cut easilyt through very hard cheeses such as cave aged cheddar

Best for soft or semi-soft fromages

Weston Cabbage Shredder

Weston Cabbage ShredderEach fall for the past 10 years I make about 75 to 90 pounds of of saurakraut. I worry that my simple old two-knife shredder will wear out so I purchased this item as a backup. Firstly, the "current" model Weston Shredder does not have the plastic or laminate base shown. It has a thin, non-laminated, non-plastic wood base that will warp with usage. The blades are unevenly spaced and non-adjustable. The blades are held in place with hand-hewed chips of wood wedged and glued into place. I think there is more chance of this slicer self destructing that there is of my old model wearing out.

I regularly make sauerkraut in a 10 liter (2.5 gallon) Harsch fermenting crock, and I thought this tool would really speed the process of shredding the cabbage. I was using either a knife or a mandoline. When I bought this cabbage shredder in spring of 2009, it was selling for over forty dollars, but I figured that was worth it, since it would make the job significantly faster and easier. I pictured myself shredding head after head of cabbage in half the time it was currently taking me.

It arrived, I tried it, and was immediately disappointed. The white laminate was already chipping at the edges, and frankly, it was awkward to use. Even more annoyingly, despite the warnings to be careful about the sharp blades, they aren't very sharp at all, at least on my particular shredder. I really had to push hard to get the cabbage to shred.

I thought maybe there was a learning curve, so I tried it for two more batches, and then stopped using it. It turned out that for the three or four heads of cabbage I use for each batch of kraut, it's still faster and easier for me to use my cheap mandoline. On top of that, the shreds of cabbage come out much better using a knife or my mandoline: this produces rather thick, uneven shreds.

I attempted to log on and write a review of this product, and wasn't able to because at the time this vendor had stopped selling this shredder. (I think that was the reason.) I tried selling mine for half price on Craigslist, but no one was interested.

I suppose that maybe, if I had to shred a dozen or so heads of cabbage, this might be a useful tool. I really wanted to like it, but it just doesn't work that well for me. Now that it's selling for less than thirty dollars, I'm even more disappointed that I spent as much as I did. I don't recommend this product for someone such as myself who makes smaller batches of kraut

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While the item will work, I suggest spending the extra money and getting a higher quality unit, an electric knife does a better job than this item.

As others have said, the cutter you receive isn't the same as described. Knives are poor quality, the wood is thin, the 2 make for a hard to use tool.

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I used it for the first time this month. It functioned quite well, turning 28 heads of cabbage into sauerkraut in a short time.

The sharp cutting blades present an obvious finger-slicing hazard, which the instructions address by cautioning the user to wear "Kevlar gloves." Where would you find such a thing? Would it actually help? I dealt with the problem by starting a new chunk of product atop the old whenever there got to be less than an inch or so between blades and fingers.

If you disassemble for cleaning, as recommended, be careful not to lose the tiny screws. And on reassembly, don't get any of the blades in backwards. It's easy to do.

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My wife makes an oriental cabbage salad on a regular basis and this seemed like an ideal gift.

Although it works well, the laminate is chipping off after less than a year of use.

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Yamazaki Old Denmark 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4

Yamazaki Old Denmark 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4I too own this pattern. Since the mid 80's, as I recall. Can't believe there were no reviews on this listing. Any of the great things you may have read about the looks and quality are true. I've used mine for daily use since buying, as I loved the style so much. And use most of the time for special dinners, as well.

The thing that I am so thankful to report, is how I got my set. I bought these at old Weinstocks, on compounded discounts....something like 50% and 40%.....all I remember is the cost to me PER PLACE SETTING was $13.50. I couldn't believe it, and though I didn't have so much money then, I bought about 10 PS and serving pieces at the time, sensing this was a blowout price. Boy, was it! (And NO, I'm not a seller or being paid for this review, I'm just passionate about it. And I was shopping for some Oneida pieces to add to a smaller set and was curious what Old Denmark was going for.)

Later, I added more pieces, but not at the original great deal, but much better than today's going prices. So I'm a very, very happy camper. They are still lovely to this day. And all I do is hand wash or dish washer. Imagine if I got off my duff and hand polished, or at least towel dried! $13.50/PS!!! THAT was my luckiest of shopping day.

I was adjusted to 3 tines because salad forks of my Lauffer flatware (given in 1971) has 3.

I had used inferior flatware given by a friend & could not stand having problem cleaning fork tines (were not smoothed a stamped fork) . Could not find Lauffer pieces (did later) so mighty Amazon searching began! The weight is not high -like Lauffer but I selected Old Demark for QUALITY and LOOKS. Quite happy on both!

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Wenger Swibo 4-Inch Boning Knife, Narrow Rigid Blade

Wenger Swibo 4-Inch Boning Knife, Narrow Rigid BladeI make prosciutto at home, and bought this along with another boning knife for when I cut the skin away from the meat, and the meat from the bone.

I like this particular one because of the shorter and stiffer blade. this allowed me to be more precise and confident in my cuts.

It is amazingly sharp, so you need to be careful, and treat the knife with respect. Hone regularly, wash by hand, and dry to put up, please don't use the dishwasher!

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Messermeister Stainless Steel Shellfish Opener and Knife

Messermeister Stainless Steel Shellfish Opener and KnifeLong handle and short precise blade give stability and control when shucking oysters.

Love this tool!

I have many Messermeister knives and this is a great upgrade to the previous Messermeister oyster knife I had.

I ordered two of these prior to going oyster picking in the Hood Canal. Got 6 dozen Pacific (Tekui Point) oysters, a dozen of which were the jumbo variety(7-11 inches long!), and a couple dozen LaFramage oysters. The knife worked very well, especially on the jumbo/giant oysters which were tough nuts to crack. The sturdy blade and large solid handle allowed me to apply the necessary torque to open the big oysters. The blade felt a little thick for the smaller LaFramage oysters, but I was able to open them with ease.

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Very easy to use and makes me feel safe when opening those tough oysters that just won't let go. A definite must for those who LOVE oysters.

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Lifetime Cutlery Farberware Pro Forged Chef's Knife 8"

Lifetime Cutlery Farberware Pro Forged Chef's Knife 8'this knife has the similar feel, heft, and shape as the fancy German stuff but at something like 20% of the price!! OK ...

the finish is not super clean, but get one of the pricey knives and use it hard for a few years and it won't look perfect anymore either. the blade itself has a smoother radius for proper rocking motion than many of the more expensive knives. the blade is not highly polished, but i feel that is an advantage. i have used enough of the highly polished blades to know that many "wetter" vegetables (like zucchinis) tend to cling to the polished blades. they don't cling as much to the farberware blade. The blade also took a wonderful edge with just a few strokes of a ceramic sharpener and stayed sharper than its German brethren.

all in all, cost less, performs better than stuff costing 3X-5X as much. just not quite as pretty.

As the previous reviewer mentioned, it's not the most sophisticated knife, but it does keep an edge well (people are consistently amazed/frightened by how sharp this knife is), and it works extremely well in the kitchen (I'm constantly reaching for it, and even at home, with my Mom's more expensive knives, I wish I had it).

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An excellent knife, and very functional.

It is in the German style, so the forged blade is thicker than the Japanese style. This makes is slightly more rigid, but also heavier.

At a price of under $11 this is a knife I will not be afraid to use.

Reasonably well balanced.

I always hand wash chef knives, and do use a cutting board. Holds an edge well.

Bottom line: built to work, not a "Name" brand, and a good deal.

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JAPANESE NAKIRI CHEF KNIFE

JAPANESE NAKIRI CHEF KNIFEI ordered this knife, along with 3 others from the Sekiryu Japanese knife manufacturer. All were within the same price range of about $13-17, and all have the same features, in that they have fairly thin steel blades, unfinished wooden handles, and traditional Japanese knife profiles (nakiri, deba, santoku) with kanji inscriptions on the steel. The blade itself is quite sharp out of the box, as advertised, but I was surprised to see that mine came in a Daiso box. Daiso is a Japanese dollar store retailer.

The handle of the knife is a very light, unfinished wood, so I applied some Danish linseed oil to it. There is also a black plastic cap between the end of the blade and the handle. Today, I was placing the knife back into my knife block after slicing a tomato, and the entire blade came out of the knife, slipping out of the handle! I put it back together with a gentle push, but I think I'm going to have to apply some Gorilla Glue or something to hold it back there more securely.

Long story short, if you want something that's light, sharp and cheap this is a fairly good choice. But I have a great collection of very high end knives (Shuns, Miyabis, Wusthofs, etc.) and have grown used to a heavier, sturdier blade, better balance between blade and handle, and much better build quality. But for $13, it's hard to expect much more I suppose. I just bought this as an everyday use-it-abuse-it kitchen knife, and it should do the trick after I fix it up a bit.

I ordered several Japanese knives as a gift in December and upon seeing them decided to get the same Deba and Nakiri for myself. I needed to pay the postman $.51 postage due...not a good start.

The knives were very different from the first set. They have a cast pattern that I guess is supposed to look like Damascus steel...not unattractive, just not what I had previously received. The kanji inscription was not carved into the steel but on an adhesive label. They also have an intentional unpolished area on the blades...perhaps a non-stick element?

So appearance-wise, not what I ordered.

Extremely sharp, well balanced and comfortable to use. My first Deba use was on a stick of very hard salami...effortless and paper thin slices..so I decided to see what it would do on a very sharp aged provolone (the type that almost crumbles)..again paper thin and surprisingly no sticking to the blade. Same great results with the Nakiri on vegetables. Mincing garlic super small, ginger threads and general vegetable slicing/chopping...top notch.

So Functionality...a great knife for the price.

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We received a Nakiri knife as a gift a few years ago. I bought two more to go with it. The style of knife is perfect for vegies, meat, and bread. This particular knife is stainless (although the blade is not marked) and is very sharp right out of the box. The natural wood handle is smooth but unfinished. I consider this an advantage because I rinse the knife often while doing prep work.

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I would only us this cleaver to cut veggies only. any other use would just be foolish.buy a knife guard for it

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I use this thing several times a day. It's absolutely great! I recommend this item highly. Sharp and easy to handle.