good and comfortable and reasonable.if you wanna slice white radish, it is better than any knifes.
but.. i don't know how long i use, i can't predict.
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Udon Soba Kiri Noodle Knife #F-1853
good and comfortable and reasonable.if you wanna slice white radish, it is better than any knifes.
but.. i don't know how long i use, i can't predict.
Norpro 4 Piece Knife Organizer Set
Finally a knife storage product for drawers that is both affordable and versatile. I wasn't certain that I would be able to make it fit my particular drawer size, but the interlocking tabs fit together to make any size you want. You can really adjust it to match exactly what you need. The knives store so well that I actually gained space in the drawer for other items, not to mention the counter space that is free of the big chunk of firewood that only worked for about ¼ of my knives. Norpro 1155 4-Piece Knife Organizer Set
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Not the prettiest knife holder out there, but allowed me to make my knife drawer much more organized and SAFER. Was able to consolidate knives that had been stored in other drawers. I highly recommend this product if you have a variety of knives of different lengths and styles, as the opposing blade orientation lets you fit them quite well.Read Best Reviews of Norpro 4 Piece Knife Organizer Set Here
needed a surport for under the handle of my larger knives other than that it worked well.Want Norpro 4 Piece Knife Organizer Set Discount?
This met my needs for organizing and protecting my knives. It is inexpensive and yet effective, while being much less obtrusive than those big wooden blocks and wooden drawer organizers. Also versatile to adjust to your drawer size. Would recommend to anyone.Save 27% Off
The Ultimate Edge Model 10W Gourmet 10-Inch Oval Diamond Sharpening Steel
Cook's Illustrated rated this sharpening steel as the best, and I think they're absolutely correct! I have used this steel regularly for the past year or two, and my knives have never come close to staying this sharp before... It's awesome!
My Wusthof knives have an easily-achieved, very sharp edge again. Since I was already comfortable using a steel, switching to a diamond steel was easy. Albeit, I do use the diamond steel more slowly, keeping my knife blade at the recommended angle, and I use it only when necessary. I still use my regular steel whenever I pick up a knife to do a cutting task. The only -minor -concern I have is that this diamond steel has a plastic handle that may not last for many years, although it seems sturdy.
Bottom line, this is a relatively inexpensive way to sharpen my knives without the damage that a bad electric sharpener can do. I'm pleased and would recommend using a diamond steel to anyone with expensive knives and concerns about keeping them sharp.
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I bought this for my husband for Father's Day after he had used a friend's. He really likes it. Thanks for carrying this item.Read Best Reviews of The Ultimate Edge Model 10W Gourmet 10-Inch Oval Diamond Sharpening Steel Here
I gave this as a Christmas present so I haven't used it myself. The person to whom it was given was quite impressed with it.Want The Ultimate Edge Model 10W Gourmet 10-Inch Oval Diamond Sharpening Steel Discount?
Browne Foodservice MWS91L Left-Hand Magna Wonder Slicer with Stainless Steel Blade
I've really enjoyed the results I've had using the knife. Finally I can have perfectly measured slices of breads & tomatoes. I have a mandolin slicer which is great for harder veggies such as potatos but not so great for breads and softer foods. This knife fills the gap perfectly.Save 72% Off
Wolfgang Puck 15 Piece Professional Quality Cutlery Set
This knife set is, by far, the best set I have used to date. They rival Viking, Trizor and Wusthof-Trident knives. Proper sharpening is key and do not place them in the dishwasher! The heat will damage the handles.
1. These are high carbon steel knifes! They are not stainless steel! Meaning they will rust if you let water sit on them for a while. High carbon steel is much harder than stainless steel, but at the cost of being prone to rust. So if you simply cannot keep you knifes dry after each use, then do not buy high carbon steel knifes, because they will all rust(even the expensive ones)! Don't blame wolfgang puck, because i am sure the instruction booklet mentioned not using the dish washer with these sets(mine did), and too keep them as dry as possible!
2. Someone also mentioned that these knifes are not sharp. I don't quite understand that at all. These knifes were plenty sharp for me. I manage to cut myself easily on one, when I was cleaning it. They cut trough everything I throw at them. Now granted, I have never purchase a set of really expensive knifes, and maybe I just don't know how sharp expensive "sharp" knifes are, but these were wayyyy sharper than the cheap knifes I replaced them with.
3. Someone mentioned that they broke many blades in a short period of time, really? Because the chef knife blade is about 3 mm thick at the base, and I just don't see how you can break the blade under normal use. Maybe if you were using these as utility knifes in a work shop and you took a hammer to the back to pound them into something really hard, I can see it breaking. But even then it would be difficult, the blade is really thick, wayyyy thicker than most stamped knifes! Just go measure out 3 mm and you will see what i mean.
Yes, if you were to compare these to knifes that are few hundred dollars, well these are not as good, but at the price i paid for them, I am very happy with them.
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These knives are well made. They are very nicely finished and weighted. The knife block is well finished as well. My only complaints are the shears are only useful for cutting meat or poultry (I like to use kitchen shears for opening packages, too) and the blades are not as hard as a high end knife, so they don't hold an edge as long. This is eaily remedied with a knife sharpener. With a few passes of my $11 AccuSharp knife sharpener they are as sharp as any Henckel. All in all, they are a great value at any price below $60.Read Best Reviews of Wolfgang Puck 15 Piece Professional Quality Cutlery Set Here
I bought these knives for my brother and sister in law and they loved them. I visted them and used them myself I liked them so much that I bought a set. A friend recently visited me and used my set and he loved them too now he's going to buy a set! Compared to other knife sets out there these are a fair price and I have been very happy with them. I use them all the time.Thanks for the suggestion of the Accusharp knife sharpener; while I use the steel on my knives I'm not the greatest pro with it.
Also, folks, keep your knives out of the dishwasher and out of the sink that will keep them sharp and usable for many, many years.
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I purchased these knives as a gift for myself, and I am very pleased! These knives are great for every cooking need! I have two set of knives in the kitchen and I will not even look at the other set. I followed the directions and clean them after every use and do not put them in the dishwasher. If some did not follow the instructions that may explain the problems that they encountered.
Wusthof Classic 20-Piece Knife Set with Block
WUSTHOF TRIDENT. This German firm, headquartered in the knife capital of Europe, in Solingen, has been in business since the early 1800's. Over time, Wusthof ascended to the pinnacle of knife manufacturing by innovation, the use of the highest possible quality steel alloys, and impeccable craftsmanship. Attention to detail is almost obsessive. Wusthof knives are the benchmark, the reference, in professional culinary knives...the gold standard by which all other kitchen knives are measured.Wusthof knives are still forged in the traditional manner, gaining the respect of culinary professionals. Cheaper methods can be used, such as the sintered construction of Henckels or the stamping method of Victorinox/Forschner Fibrox. This is the CLASSIC design preferred by so many chefs.
Inroads by Japanese makers of Japanese blade styles are giving Wusthof some tough competition, so Wusthof has responded by making knife lines incorporating Japanese styling with German precision in manufacture...so you might want to shop the Wusthof Ikon line.
I can only review what I actually own and use, this Classic line, regardless of how many are in a set. These Wusthof Trident Classic knives have been in my possession, in a more complete set than that offered here, since 1991. These knives are my old friends, and I am on intimate terms with them. To proceed...
PROS:
*HOT DROP HAMMER FORGED. Stubbornly refusing to change to cheaper, lower-quality methods such as stamping, these knives are still hot drop hammer forged, fully forged blades. The metal used is a fine quality carbon stainless steel alloy common to most top tier German knives such a Henckels, Victorinox/Forschner, and F. Dick.
*FULL TANG, RIVETED HANDLE PREFERRED BY MOST CHEFS. The handle is of commercial quality and strength, full-tanged and securely triple riveted in the traditional style preferred by most chefs because of its strength and universally comfortable grip, with sanitary POM synthetic scales (what the handle itself is made of).
*HAND-FINISHED. Each blade and handle is hand-finished to a high standard, by HAND. New knives arrive razor sharp, so learn to keep them that way.
*HUGE RANGE OF KNIVES, I MEAN HUGE. No other knife manufacturer offers so many different shapes, sizes, lengths, widths, and styles...a mind boggling array of choices. See the online Wusthof catalog: Santokus, both flexible and stiff fillet and boning knives, hollow edged "Granton" or dimpled blades are available in many styles. Wusthof Trident offers various sizes of offset bread knives, salami knives, cleavers, and hard-to-find very long salmon and ham slicers. The selection of blade types is too extensive to list here...go to the Wusthof Trident website.
*NEW, 14 DEGREE ANGLE BLADES: A huge improvement over the old 20 degree angle blades of the past Classic series. More in line with 15 degree angle Japanese knives, the sharper angle slices much easier so instead of an "axe-like" wedge you get a thinner, much sharper, easier slicing blade...more ergonomic and less fatiguing. I am so glad to see this change...it is about time.
*AT HOME, EXPECT A LIFETIME OF USE. A chef goes through knives far faster than any home cook. For the rest of us, expect decades of use. It is a cheap investment, a pittance, spread over the years. Will the set to the kids.
CONS:
*COST IS HIGHER THAN AVERAGE, BUT THE QUALITY IS MUCH HIGHER THAN AVERAGE. These quality blades are actually lower in price than much of the Japanese competition. They are a joy to use, and make cooking preparation enjoyable. You look forward to facing the cutting board, at least I do.
*HARD TO DEMO IN STORES. Most people like to handle a knife, to try it on the store cutting board to test the comfort of the handle, the balance or heft, or the rocking action of a chef's knife. A few kitchenware stores like Williams-Sonoma or Sur La Table might let you try out knives on their cutting board. Whatever the case may be, make certain that the return policy allows returns if not happy. The comfort and performance of most knife shapes and sizes are important, but not extremely critical, though the chef's knife IS of critical importance. When you receive your knives test your chef's knife with various cuts, if not happy then return them. Or order the chef's knife first and test it. If you like it then order the other matching knives.
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WHAT KNIVES DO YOU REALLY NEED?
Speaking from experience, from someone that over-bought (I have the Wusthof MegaBlock filled with 17 knives (including a cleaver, steel, shears, and carving fork) plus 8 steak knives, I can recommend buying open stock so that you only buy what you REALLY need, and what you REALLY will use 99% of the time, what most chefs lug to work in their Knife Roll.
The large knife block shown above has too many open slots (and too many knives). This is offered to encourage you to fill them with knives you will rarely need, unless you just like collecting knives, or there is a blade or two you need for your personal preferences. This is why I prefer a large, long Magnetic Knife Bar to a Knife Block...more flexible and versatile. Buy open stock even though each blade will cost more, buying less knives is much cheaper in the end.
This cost-cutting set's knives are also, mostly, too short. The set could be markedly improved with a longer 9"-10" Chefs/Cook's, a longer 9"-10" Slicing Knife, and a longer 9"-10" Bread Knife, while the 5" Boning Knife could be swapped for a longer 6" Flexible Boning Knife (works for filleting too)...the 3.5" Paring Knife is just fine as it is, but you might also look at the new 3.5" Micro-Serrated Paring Knife (micro-serrations on the rear of the blade, non-serrated on the front 2/3rds, for tough-surfaced fruits and veggies...clever and very versatile indeed).
Perhaps now you can see why buying open stock is so much better...YOU decide which blade is best, piece by piece, NOT the manufacturer. As you read the long review below, I hope to convince you to take the minimalist fork in the road, as would most professional Chefs. Many consumers, not knowing any better, not knowing how to select each blade, just buy all of them and be done with it, as I did when I was blade-ignorant years ago. Why waste money and counter space with a huge knife quiver? Save your money and apply that to some exquisite All-Clad cookware.
A MINIMALIST KNIFE SET is just three Essential Knives: When you are certain you have all the knives you want, then buy a knife block. Or, buy an even larger block then slowly fill it over time if you like collecting knives. Some folks like a magnetic knife bar mounted on the wall above the cutting board.
You might begin your knife assortment with just the three most essential blades: a Chef's/Cook's Knife, and a Paring Knife, and a Serrated Bread Knife. A more useful, realistic selection is about double that...consider going with following six blades. Anything more than the six knives listed below will seldom be used, unless you have some very specific needs If so, you can always buy that needed blade at the start, or at a later time as the need keeps arising, rather than buy a large quiver of knives, most of which just sit there year after year, seldom, if ever, being needed or used. Buying only the knives you need, is buying smarter It means you can afford the cost of a few high quality, durable, and super performing knives. Before going into more detail, let us start at the beginning...
THE THREE ESSENTIAL KNIVES
1) 10" CHEF'S KNIFE: An 8" Chef's Knife is a bit short for a pile of veggies; most chefs use a 9"-12" blade. Jacques Pepin urges a 10" blade for home use even if you are short in stature or have a small hand; you soon become accustomed to it...never go smaller than 9" if you only have one chef's knife, in my opinion. Do not buy a Granton blade model...the plain edge lasts longer.
2) 3.5" SPEAR POINT PARING KNIFE: for peeling, slicing, garnishing, eying, and stemming of veggies/fruits. After
your Chef's Knife, the Paring Knife is the next most useful knife in your knife quiver.
3) 5" SERRATED UTILITY KNIFE or 6" "SANDWICH KNIFE: serrated edge with a sheep's foot tip, or perhaps the somewhat specialized fork-tipped, serrated Tomato Knife. This smaller, precise serrated blade is superior to all others for fruit/citrus, tomatoes, sandwiches, rolls, and smaller, precise slicing jobs where a slippery, tough outer surface, or hard crust must be dealt with. Of course, it also cuts softer surfaces too, and can do anything a plain edged Utility Knife can do.
This knife is also popular with bartenders when making drinks needing citrus slices. The Scalloped Utility Knife is an always useful, often overlooked blade. Many chefs or home cooks might prefer a 5-6" "Large Utility" or "Sandwich Knife" instead of the serrated version, using the serrated Bread Knife instead, as clumsy as a long, thicker blade is for slicing small fruit and tomatoes where serration is called for.
THE NEXT THREE MOST IMPORTANT KNIVES
4) 6" FLEXIBLE BONING KNIFE: for separating the bone from the meat, AND for filleting fish; separate boning and fillet knives are then not needed. This model has a dual-purpose flex. If you do a great deal of meat/poultry boning, or filleting of fish, buy separate knives for each function, such as a 5"-6" Stiff Boning Knife, and a 7" Flexible Fillet Knife. Most people can get by with this single somewhat flexible blade unless you often fillet fish which requires a dedicated, very flexible Fillet Knife; or if you frequently bone meats which requires a stiffer, dedicated Boning Knife.
5) 10" ROUND TIP HOLLOW EDGE SLICING KNIFE Granton Edge: dimpled edge; a more stiff blade for slicing larger beef cuts and and hot meats. Some chefs also use it for poultry; to slice chicken or turkey breasts and de-boned thighs instead of using the more flexible Spear Point "Carving" Knife discussed below. The Round-Tip Hollow Edge Slicer is often used in delicatessens and sandwich shops to thinly slice large cuts of meat.
Some home cooks prefer an 8"-10" Spear Point "Carving" Slicing Knife, for versatility, instead of a 10" Round Tip Hollow Edge Slicer. Research this for yourself if you have not yet decided. Longer blades make thin-slicing easier, shorter ones cut more precisely to match small meats, poultry, or medium to large fruits and veggies. The Slicer can also be used for salmon, but salmon lovers will eventually buy a specialized, long and very flexible, much thinner bladed Granton Fillet/Salmon Slicer. Some chefs use this Round-Tip Hollow Edge Slicer lacking a true butcher's knife for fabrication (breaking down a side of beef or very large cut such as entire loin or a full rack of ribs).
6) 5" SERRATED UTILITY KNIFE (or "sausage knife"): serrated edge with a curved-down sheep's foot tip, or perhaps the somewhat serrated Tomato Knife with a forked tip for lifting the tomato slices. Some Chef's would not include this blade, but I do. This smaller, precise serrated blade is superior to all others for fruit/citrus, tomatoes, sandwiches, rolls, and smaller, precise slicing jobs where a slippery, tough outer surface, or hard crust must be dealt with. Of course, it also cuts softer surfaces too, and can do anything a plain edged 6" Utility Knife/Sandwich can do. This serrated knife is also popular with bartenders when making drinks needing citrus slices. The Scalloped Utility Knife is an always useful, often overlooked blade.
(7?) 7" GRANTON EDGE SANTOKU KNIFE: a possible 21ST Century candidate as a seventh essential knife (see below).
SPECIALIZED or OPTIONAL KNIVES (Here is where you get into trouble...over-collecting, cool it)
* 2.75" BIRD'S BEAK PARING, PEELING, OR TOURNE KNIFE: for peeling rounded foods, "turning" or "shaping" veggies and small fruits, stemming or fluting mushrooms, scoring, and several other garnishing tasks. Always included in a culinary student's knife roll, but not often used in home cooking except, on occasion, by advanced home cooks.
* 8"-10" SPEAR POINT "CARVING" SLICING KNIFE: Granton Edge: spear point with dimpled edge; more flexible than the Round Tip Slicer. For deft carving, especially if you cut up poultry very often; for turkey, chicken, duck, large fruits and veggies, and for general slicing buy the 8" size. This Slicing Knife is the ideal poultry slicer, but it can slice beef or ham, but not as well as Round-Tip Hollow Edge Slicing Knife.
Some chefs use an 8" "Carving" Slicing Knife for small-to-medium boning and slicing, as a large Utility Knife/Carving Knife (most Utility/Sandwich Knives are 4"-6"). If you intend to buy no other slicing knives than this Spear Point Carving Knife, opting not to buy the 10"Slicer detailed above, consider buying a longer 10" Spear Point Carving Knife (longer blades make it easier to slice more thinly, but if buying both, buy the 8" Carving Knife and the 10" Round Tip "Beef" Slicer).
* 5"-6" STIFF BONING KNIFE: the stiff blade provides more control and safety when working around ribs and large bones, preventing slipping. The stout blade is also perfect for testing cooking meats. If you rarely fillet fish, then select this blade alone instead of the Flexible Boning Knife discussed above, or the Flexible Fillet Knife discussed below.
* 7" FLEXIBLE FILLET KNIFE: a very flexible blade, specialized for filleting fish, and for slicing poultry very thinly, such as carpaccio. If you very often prepare fish, it is best to buy a whole fish and fillet it yourself, because you can better determine freshness with a whole fish instead of a pre-packaged fillet. If you opt for this blade, then instead of the 6" Flexible Boning Knife listed above (used for both filleting AND boning), use this longer, specialized 7" Flexible Fillet Knife just for your filleting, then go with the more specialized 5"-6" Stiff Boning Knife just for the boning jobs.
* 7" SANTOKU KNIFE: hollow edge (Granton). This versatile blade often is selected in preference to a smaller 8" Chef's Knife. Use it for precision chopping and slicing; for the deft chopping of smaller amounts of veggies, and for exacting general slicing jobs. Perfect for mincing garlic and shallots as well.
* 6"-7" MEAT CLEAVER: this specialized design is needed if you often do small butchering, breaking down a large cut of meat(fabrication). It will chop through thick bone, gristle, and ribs that would chip and damage other knives.
ESSENTIAL KNIFE ACCESSORIES
1) 10" STEEL (honing steel): Absolutely required to keep your knife edge honed as sharp as possible. Always hone with your steel prior to cutting--get in the habit of doing so.
2) KNIFE SHARPENER: Buy the best you can afford. Arkansas stones are good...it pays to research the new sharpeners and knife sharpening websites. If you use hand held sharpeners it is critical that you ensure that the sharpener angle matches that of your knives or you will damage your blades.
3) CARVING FORK: Required to hold meat, poultry, or large fish securely while carving and slicing.
4) KITCHEN SHEARS: As you know, Kitchen Shears are endlessly useful for snipping string, opening packaging, and for cutting some foods. If you cut up whole poultry very often then Poultry Shears should also be bought to make cutting easier and faster than with a knife, in many cases.
The above review is copyrighted, without quotations or paraphrasing, and entirely written by the author, me. I hope this helps you in your knife shopping.
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Basically, the knives are great, but the rest of the set leaves something to be desired.
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These knives are well made and very sharp. The balance is noticeable versus my old set and worth the extra money spent. I went with quality with the mindset, these should last me a lifetime.Read Best Reviews of Wusthof Classic 20-Piece Knife Set with Block Here
Everything I expected highest quality knives you can get. Very happy with the set, though I still have a few knives to try! Highly recommended...you get what you pay for.Want Wusthof Classic 20-Piece Knife Set with Block Discount?
these arent department store knives. understand the quality of these knives. you get what you pay for. just be very careful with these things because they will take a finger off quickly. oh and dont put them in the dish washer... never.Save 46% Off
Rada Cutlery Paring Pair Gift Set, Knife Plus Sharpener 3 Pc Boxed Set, Made in USA, Aluminum Handl
The knives are fantastic!!!! I love them. The sharpener that came with them is excellent and keeps my knives super sharp!! I highly recommend Rada Cutlery!
FYI from the maker's website Rada Cutlery is proudly manufactured in Waverly, Iowa. Rada Mfg. Co. has been making kitchen knives and utensils since 1948. Rada blades are hand sharpened for a razor sharp edge. They are made of surgical quality T420 high carbon stainless steel and hollow ground to ensure a precision concave surface for maximum edge retention. Lifetime Guarantee: "Rada Mfg. Co. will replace any product manufactured by our company returned to us due to defects in materials or workmanship."
Farberware Resin 7-Inch Santoku with Blade Sheath, Orange
Love this knife. Size is nice for cutting bigger things. Makes cutting difficult things extremely easy. I use it to cut butternut squash, blocks of cheese. I have bought many other knives like this and have been very pleased. I bought this one because I needed a larger knife. I have been very pleased so far.
My only criticism is that it's not really the kind of knife you can sharpen, but at this price, that's not much of a concern. I've had it for over a year, and it's still doing well for me :)
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Not the product for professionals, but is a great addition to the daily use at home, light, fun colors and holds it sharpness,Very good, recommended.
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I loved this knife for a while. the color is exactly as shown, sadly it did not last or stay sharp after cutting up some chickens.Want Farberware Resin 7-Inch Santoku with Blade Sheath, Orange Discount?
I like to have differenty types of knives for different jobs in the kitchen. I wanted to try a different this time around. Tell you it works great when slicing vegetables. Once again be careful very sharp!!
Kate Spade "Darling Point" Silverplate Dessert Set, 2 Piece
This is the dessert set I used at my wedding. I loved the sophisticated look of the silver handles with the words Mr. and Mrs. engraved on the handle in a classy font. The best part is that this is also a practical set. I know I will be able to use them in the future at parties when serving cake. I'll know it is my wedding set, but it won't scream wedding like some of the other sets out there.
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I ordered this for my wedding and I just wanted something simple and elegant with timeless beauty. This was PERFECT for me. I LOVE this set.Read Best Reviews of Kate Spade "Darling Point" Silverplate Dessert Set, 2 Piece Here
Wusthof Classic Ikon 4-Piece Steak Set
These are beautiful, extremely sharp, well made steak knives. Holding them, you can just feel the quality, and they cut through whatever it is that they're supposed to. They clean easily (I don't run them through the dishwasher though you're supposed to be able to), cut well, and feel great when I hold them. An expensive luxury, but I think well worth it.
Togiharu Virgin Carbon Steel Gyutou
I took the next step to full carbon steel versus high carbon stainless (HCS). I have other Togiharu knives and knew that the fit and finish would be very nice. Indeed, this gyutou is beautiful but also very functional.The whole knife is light for its size and well balanced. The edge is thin and holds its shape very well. It is like an oversize scalpel.
The down side to carbon steel versus HCS is the staining aspect. Some foods change the color of the blade while others can give it actual rust quite quickly. I have to always clean it right after I use it. In fact, Bar Keepers Friend does a great job in shining it back up.
I know that some chefs prefer carbon blades but I wonder how they take care of them while using them throughout their shift. I'm certainly glad I bought the Togiharu Virgin Carbon Gyutou. It's one great knife and I'll continue to take care of it to keep it that way.
One last note. Togiharu is a great company. If you don't want the hastle of carbon steel, consider the Moly or Inox lines that Togiharu offers. As said by many people, Korin is a great place to buy a knife.
Wusthof Grand Prix Ll #1555-R 7-Inch Santoku and Bamboo Cutting Board Red
Love the knive. Was hoping the santoku would help with sticking, but does not and need to be gentle with cutting board. Mine is already shredded... oops... BUT LOVE THE KNIFE!!Save 40% Off
Forschner / Victorinox Paring Knife, 3 1/4 in Straight, Small, Black Nylon Handle Model 40600
I bought this knife because Cook's Illustrated, which is very reliable, rated it as the best paring knife they tested -even though paring knives can be had for over $100. They had also top rated the Forschner 8" chef's knife, after comparing it with forged knives costing many times as much. For those who watch their PBS television show, they really do use the Forschner knives.My experience with the paring knife has been very favorable. Although it's small and rather nondescript in appearance, I've used it to remove the silverskin from both beef and pork tenderloins far more efficiently than with any other knife I own, including a forged blade from a manufacturer with an excellent reputation and a high price. The stamped blade is easy to maneuver, and seems exceptionally sharp.
While the small handle might be a problem for people with large hands, the high quality of this knife, combined with its low price, make it worth trying for just about every home cook. Beyond that, if it's damaged, unlike the high priced paring knives that it competes with, it can be replaced without any feelings of angst. This is an exceptionally good knife at a remarkably low price.
Because it's small, and the handle is narrow and light weight, the applications are limited to small and relatively soft items. The flexible blade is good for boning small items like individual pieces of chicken; it's also handy for working on jobs requiring a small blade such as coring strawberries.
I wouldn't recommend it when a stiffer blade is needed such as for cutting hard, or even semi-hard cheeses. This little paring knife recommended by ATK, does not disappoint. Fits nicely in the hand; thin, supple blade. Excellent price. Companion to the Chef's knife by the same maker--also a wonderful knife at a reasonable price.
Rachael Ray Furi Deli and Cheese Knife Set
Nice set of knives. Sharp. Larger than expected but great for intended use. After ordering these I will be ordering more Rachael Ray Furi products.Save 18% Off
10" Gladiator Chef's Knife
this package arrived on time and when I open the the box and look the knife over I feel like a chef,but there was one problem there's a little chip on the handle but it'a acceptable.
Culinary Institute of America Masters Collection Hyde Park 7" Hollow-Edge Santoku Knife
Hubby bought this knife for souvenir (he loves to chop) last year when we visited and dined at the CIA in upstate New York. Now, my son and myself argue to see who will get to use it...crazy since we have a drawer filled with knives. Guess I will have to purchase another!P.S. Paid $100 for the first knife! ouch
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I have been married for 28 years and have had a lot of knives over the years. This one is by far the BEST!! Today I am back to buy the fillet knife. Then I will throw out all the other knives. Two perfect knives is all I need.
12" Heat Sealer with Cutting Knife, Spare Wire and Release Cloth Kit Included
This heat sealer is awesome! It has different heat settings and heats in a fraction of a second. We purchased the one with the cutter, but because we are sealing pre-cut poly bags, it turns out we didn't need the cutter. We are sealing 4 mil poly with no problems. Heavy duty. Highly recommended.
Victorinox Cutlery 12-Inch Wavy Edge Slicing Knife, Black Fibrox Handle
This is indeed a typical fine product from Victorinox but as a carving knife goes it's probably a little thin. (I had asked for the granton edge knife for Christmas and received this one instead from my wonderful wife.) The knife cuts easily but weaves off course as you slice through the meat. It's light as a feather and will work great with a bit more concentration on my part. Great conversation piece, too, when you're carving for a crowd.Save 5% Off
Lillian Rose K441 Seashell Knife & Server Set
The set looks pretty in the package however the seashells are much larger than I expected. They actually cover about 1 1/4 inches of both the knife and server. Also they are attached to the untensils with an elastic band that does not seem very sturdy. I worry about them falling off before the wedding date even comes. Not sure if I'll be keeping or not.Save 9% Off
Browne Foodservice 573316 Stainless Steel Standard Disher with Blue Handle, 2-3/4-Ounce, Size 16
I bought this to use for baking cookies from the Momofuku Milk Bar cookbook. It performs as advertised it scoops big cookies. No complaints!