Light and nimble in the hand. Well made with flawless fit and finish. Holds an edge well. As close to a perfect all purpose paring knife as you can get.Save 31% Off
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Zwilling J.A. Henckels Zwilling One 4-Inch Paring Knife
Light and nimble in the hand. Well made with flawless fit and finish. Holds an edge well. As close to a perfect all purpose paring knife as you can get.
Anolon Advanced Bronze Collection Santoprene Cutlery 4-Piece Steak Set, Bronze
I love my Anolon knives, I bought to replace a missing knife in my cutting block set. The rubber on the handles is cheap and of low quality. My old knives had black plastic handles they look and feel much better. The knives do hold a great edge, my only disappointment was the handles.
Henckels Pro S 7 in. Fillet Knife
I have a complete set of Henckels but wanted to add a boning knife and as with all Henckels, this is a great knife. Flexible enought to fillet and bone.
Zwilling J.A. Henckels 3-pc. Twin Four Star Cutlery Set
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Signature sets had no three rivet design on the handle as the picture shown, no steel through the handle, therefore the weight is much less than the 8" one I bought before-paid over $100.00. You get what you pay for that's for sure!Edit: they are very sharp! it's the lighter weight I have to get comfortable with it! I've changed form two star to three star.
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twin four star is wonderful. i chose it for gifts because i have owned a like set for many years.Read Best Reviews of Zwilling J.A. Henckels 3-pc. Twin Four Star Cutlery Set Here
I bought two sets of knives for Christmas gifts after doing a lot of research about the company and the quality of their knives. These are one of the higher end products. I understand that the knives cut so easily it is like cutting through butter. They are a great gift that will last a very long time. I would recommend these knives to young couples and those who have had their old sets for so many years they barely cut anything and it is time to replace them.Want Zwilling J.A. Henckels 3-pc. Twin Four Star Cutlery Set Discount?
These knives sharpen easily and hold their edge very well. These have worked very well for cutting and trimming raw meat. I strongly recommend them.Save 47% Off
J.A. Henckels International Eversharp Pro 3-Piece Stainless Steel Knife Set
Very nice knives for the price. Weighted well, attractive and comfortable to hold. I'm satisfied with the sharpness and quality. I did notice that they tend to spot if left to air-dry, so I hand wash & dry them right away.
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I am a professional chef and while I use better knives at work, these are great for the beginner or for doing light work at home.These knives are designed to sharpened by a sharpening steel but they tend to need it less often then your average knife.
Its a cheap knife that you dont mind dinging up or using on frozen product when necessary.
The redesign is also great considering that the old version of the Eversharp would at times flip over
and stand upright with its cutting edge straight up! That's a dangerous flaw which has been since rectified.
Its a good started product and you can eventually work your way up to a F.Dicks or GLOBAL product as you become more seasoned.First off, I'm not a gourmet chef. I cook simple, down-home meals using common, everyday, easy-to-find ingredients. For those reasons, I don't need to spend a fortune on knives. This set is perfect for me. The knives have a nice weight & feel good in my hands.
Each knife has a triple riveted, contoured, black polypropylene handle with stainless rivets, & each knife has a fully visible tang construction. Although the knives are dishwasher safe, it's recommended that they be hand-washed. According to my packaging, each knife is made from high quality German stainless steel, is one-piece precision stamped & has a duo blade finish-blade; with a mirror polished edge, satin finished.
Each knife has a different serration.
The 8" chef's knife's blade has a micro serrated edge, I use this knife for most everything I do...chopping, cutting & slicing.
The 5" utility knife's blade has coarse serration; I find this knife very difficult to use because of the size of the serration. I rarely use it.
The 3" paring knife's edge is finely serrated. I use this knife for slicing small fruits and vegetables. It can also be used for boning small poultry.
I've owned my set for about 6 years now & have had no problems with it. They look like new and perform like new. Most of the time I hand-wash & dry them. I always store them in their original packaging to keep the blades from banging against my silverware & other utensils. In the past 2 or 3 years, I've purchased other sets for wedding gifts. As far as I'm concerned, this set is all I'll ever need to make delicious, home-cooked meals for my family.
I gave the set 4 stars because the serration on the utility knife makes it hard for me to use, otherwise it would've gotten 5 stars from me.
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I used my Henckels knives for the first time yesterday, and I was so very impressed. They immediately imparted a sense of the craftsmanship and pride behind their manufacture. No flimsy feeling, no bending blade, no wavy cut--the design and weight of these knives is so perfect, I felt I was behind the wheel of a quality sportscar. These knives are well-balanced, easily guided, razor-sharp, and they really seem to take the labor out of food preparation! I'm going to send a set to somebody I love.Save 49% Off
Classic 7" Fillet Knife with Leather Sheath
This has worked very well for filleting Chinook (King) salmon and Dolly Varden -takes and holds a nice edge, balances well; perfect blade shape for filleting large or small fish. If you aren't in the habit of keeping a sharpening steel handy, the included little sharpening tool works well, too. Insert knife into sheath carefully as the blade is thin and flexible and can slip between leather and liner. As ever, I suggest a mesh protective glove if you are doing lots of fish or are particularly tired or a bit of a klutz like me.
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I am dating a chef at a fine dining seafood and steak restaurant and he had mentioned that he needed a fillet knife so I got on line and with the help of these great reviews I chose this one. He was very surprised and happy when it shipped to the restaurant. He said that I could not have done any better, that guys he has worked with would try and carve their knifes to look like this one. It is a very sexy knife and gets right under the skin. Anyway, one of the servers comes in the kitchen, sees the knife and runs his finger down the blade lightly to test the sharpness and it nearly cut his finger off. All the way into the bone! Yes he had to get stitches. Thus comes my title, this knife is for big boys only. It is sharp! My chef loves it!Read Best Reviews of Classic 7" Fillet Knife with Leather Sheath Here
This knife is thin, flexible and unbelievably sharp. Excellent for filleting fish. Gave it as a gift and the recipient was incredibly impressed.Want Classic 7" Fillet Knife with Leather Sheath Discount?
This knife is definately made with quality and balance in mind. It is very comfy in the hand and very flexible for even the most delicate fish. This knife is super sharp and one should respect that, if you are accident prone I would recommend some fillet gloves. I have bought $20 fillet knives all my life, but they just don't last. This knife has the look and feel of knife that will last for generations to come. AGAIN-this knife is very sharp!Save 13% Off
Chicago Cutlery Ashland 16-Piece Block Knife Set
Love these Knives!! SHARP AND STURDY!! Block knives came is was well built and color was real. Knife sharpener that came with them will probably never have to be used. Love them!
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great gift, high quality, very sharp, quality high, heavy.maybe they could invest in a little better handle, they are a synthetic
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Ergo Chef Pro-Series Steak Knives, 5-Inch, Set of 4
I bought this set because I really wanted some descent steak knives. They are better than any I ever used even those in fine dining establishments. When I was reaching for the paring knife and it was being used I grabbed one of these instead and it cut any and everything for me like a breeze. The expression hot knife through butter is how I have described this knife to friends regardless of what I was cutting. I do recommend these to people even eye to eye because I know they will have no remorse. If you have never had nice steak knives try these, it is one of those treats that you didn't know you were missing until you first experienced it.
Mercer Millenia M22003 3-1/2-Inch Paring Knife
This is a great knife.We searched for one that fit our needs for a long time. Bought and tried several brands before hitting on the Mercer Millenia M22003 3-1/2-inch Paring Knife. This one finally made the grade. Everything about it is right; blade length and width, handle size is perfect and the quality of the knife itself promises years of good service. The blade is extremely sharp and is hollow ground which gives it the ability to suffer many sharpenings if necessary. Mercer makes long lasting and quality products.
I definitely find it easy to give this knife (5) stars and highly recommend it.
Black & Decker CO100 Spacemaker Traditional Multi-Purpose Can Opener, White
If you have a recessed under-cabinet surface like I have, with a 1 1/2 inch skirt, nothing provided with the unit will enable you to mount it. The spacers are insufficient and the screws are too short, and nowhere in the documentation is there a cure. But before you go crazy trying to find screws and spacers long enough to jerry-rig a mount, as so many have done, call Black and Decker customer service and get parts. They know about the problem and have long screws and mounts to correctly mount the unit.I haven't yet been able to try mine, so I don't know how good it is. But whoever is responsible for the absence 0f longer screws or advice on how to get them ought to be skinned.
Initially I was becoming desperate as there were very few choices and none locally on this island out in the middle of the Pacific ocean.
First I needed a replacement for my 15 year old underconter machine.
Second Nothing that sets on the counter is welcome in my kitchen unless there is no other way.
Third I read all of the reviews of all existing in the market place machines.
Nobody really liked any of them for a variety of reasons not related to opening cans.
Fourth the reviews of this machine by all concerned were better than for other machines.
The bag ripper and sharpener are wasted on me I am far too tall to use them and the sharpening steel and fillet knife are too handy anyway.
YES SHARPENING STEELS WORK REALLY WELL AS THEY LEAVE THE PERFECT EDGE FOR PAPER AND MEAT WHEN USED ON CARBON STEEL BLADES. You already know that you only use one knife in your kitchen for everything short of chopping. If you lost it you would be devestated.
THE GOOD NEWS
IT WORKS LIKE IT IS SUPPOSED TO
IT COMES WITH ALL THE STUFF YOU NEED TO MOUNT IT
THE BAD NEWS
THE DESIGNER WAS PROBABLY 80 P0UNDS AND 4 FOOT 8 INCHES TALL
YOU REALLY HAVE TO DUCK DOWN TO SEE HOW TO SKEWER THE CAN TO GET IT GOING
BUT IT WORKS WHICH IS BETTER THAN THE OTHERS. My old presto worked a lot better but it was made in the U.S.A. and that is a hard act to follow. For a Chinese can opener this one is pretty good.
Today that is as good as it is going to get for stuff you can buy over the counter and if you want a better one you will have to get the commercial hand crank $300 wall mount one that will pull the top off anything all day long for a hundred years.
I AM PLEASED WITH IT AND WILL REMAIN SO UNTIL IT FAILS AND BY THEN ALL CANS WILL HAVE RIP TOPS LIKE CAMPBELLS SOUP.
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I had a Rival under the cabinet can opener that was terrific. It had a button to push to swing it up and out of the way when not in use. The Black and Decker is larger but fits well under the cabinet. So far it has proved to be very effecient. I haven't tried the bag opener yet but all in all it is a good product.seems to work fine as a can opener but very loud/grindy sounding motor. I really do not like the fold down front cover and would not have bought this item had the listing made it clear to me that there was a fold down front cover. the last Spacesaver can opener from B & D that we had the entire opener rotated out of view for a closed, smooth surface when not in use.also, I've had numerous Spacesaver items coffee makers, can openers, etc., over the years and not a single one of them used the same hole pattern for mounting. this one was no different. had to drill 4 new holes in the counter even though I was replacing a B & D Spacesaver can opener with a B & D Spacesaver can opener. why the heck can't B & D get smart about this simple stuff and use a common template for their mounting for a given product line??? seems SO common sense.
sorry, not at all impressed with this product and I'm being generous giving it 3 stars.
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It was easy to install under a cabinet. It works well and is easy to keep clean. I highly reccomend it.
Flexible Chopping Mats. Great for no Only the Kitchen but Craft and Hobby Projects.
- Flat Mats Let's cut to the chase here -- buy these the first time you read this, or they're going to be gone! There aren't that many of these flexible chopping mats, and the versatile 15" x 12" x 0.
- 024" thick mats are not only ideal for small kitchens where every inch counts, they're great for any kitchen, and for cookouts, camping and picnics.
- Our each is a set of (2) of the translucent Euro-look mats that protect countertops from sharp knives and fresh-from-the-oven cookies, and protect food from outdoor surfaces. They can be lifted and slightly folded to funnel chopped food neatly into a pot.
- They're dishwasher safe, and roll up for portage or storage.
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I was all set to order four sets of these chopping mats (for myself and my sisters) till I got to Checkout. $5.32 for the four was a nice bargain, but when I saw the shipping price of $17.96 for a package that would weigh only a few ounces, suddenly it didn't seem like a bargain after all. I didn't order them.I is so convenient and with it's ability to clean-up easy, its a breeze to cut food with fast.Want Flexible Chopping Mats. Great for no Only the Kitchen but Craft and Hobby Projects. Discount?
Overall, I love these chopping mats, which is why, after almost a decade of using my last batch of them, I ordered some more. These arrived, unfortunately, damaged. I loved the low price, and wanted the larger dimensions (and these were bigger than most being offered), so was glad to find this brand for sale. It was the first to arrive (I ordered another set, from another manufacturer, just in case. The package and mats inside already had a one-inch cut (through both mats) on one side, though the outer packaging did not, leading me to believe this hadn't been damaged in shipping. This in itself was a bummer, but not worth (for the price I paid) sending them back. However, after an initial washing, I chopped basil and sliced tomatoes and the knife cut right through the mat, zzing! Having used similar product for years, I know that these should stand up to thousands of cuts before giving way like that. By the end of the first day there were three or four cuts that went all the way through the mat. So -I don't use this for a cutting board anymore. But, as the title of product says, even an extra-thin flexible "chopping mat" like this is good for other things. Currently I use this to cover my countertop when letting bread dough rise, or for making sandwiches, or on the kitchen table during arts and crafts. So it's not a total loss.. The other set of mats arrived two days later (5 multicolored ones, smaller) and I noted that, while still flexible, they're much thicker. Working great. Only pulled one from the package, but I've used it for weeks now and no problems whatsoever.
Epicurean Eco Plastic Cutting Board
Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program First let me say what I do like about this cutting board. I love the fact it is made from 100 percent recycled plastic! Also, it is dishwasher safe and the little pegs on the bottom keep it in place on the counter. The size is also very convenient, not too large or too small. Now to get to what I don't appreciate about the cutting board. I love the color green, but this 70's avocado green is just ugly to me. And what I really don't like is that the board has a slippery feel and that isn't comfortable to me when I am cutting bread or veggies. In fact, the loaf of bread seems to slip from the board as I cut it and it just feels like I am fighting to keep the bread or veggies on the board. Also, the knife really makes marks on the board even on the first use. I guess that's not a big issue if you are sterilizing it in the dishwasher, but otherwise I would be concerned about bacteria. In the end, I have mixed feelings because I think the use of the recycled plastic is fantastic But I don't care for the look of the green color at all or the performance given the slippery feel.
At first I was put off by the vibrant green color, but it actually makes a nice serving tray for bread and cheese.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I was thrilled with this cutting board. It was not only pretty, it was sturdy and held up really well. I've been using it for over a month and it still looks like new!Read Best Reviews of Epicurean Eco Plastic Cutting Board Here
Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This cutting board has become my favorite. It's a great size, hefty enough to seem like it will last a long time, and made entirely of recycled milk jugs. It has been through the dishwasher a dozen times and still looks new. Even when I am less than careful, it doesn't slide around the counter. The green is a fun color which is an added bonus!Want Epicurean Eco Plastic Cutting Board Discount?
Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I hesitated when I saw this item. I already have a few cutting boards. Do I need one more?Well, this one is really special! It's easy to clean and fits nicely on the counter. I find myself using it more than my other cutting boards.
On Vine we were offered green. It's not a bad color sort of like the old green refrigerators so if your kitchen is color coordinated, you might want to consider other colors.
It's a great housewarming gift too. Most of us need more than one.
2-Piece 12" x 15" Flexible Food Chopping Cutting Mats
The product itself looks like it'd be great if I bought it from a store, but the boards were folded in half when they were sent. Now they have ugly creases in the middle, which I don't mind as much as the fact that the boards cannot flatten out anymore!! A non-flat board means food rolling either to the center of the board if I use it concave side up, or worse, off it if I flip it over. Highly annoying.
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I got a set of these chopping mats recently, and I am loving them! They are a great size for most kitchen tasks. I love the flexibility of the mats when transferring food into a bowl or cooking pot. Since they come in a pack of 3, I always have a clean one! They wash up beautifully in the sink or dishwasher!3-Piece 12" x 15" Flexible Food Chopping MatsCheck out some of my other new favorite kitchen items:
Set of 10 Reusable Elastic Bowl Covers 3 Sizes
Large Food Steam Bags Faster & Better Cooking Box of 6
10 Really Strong 1/2 Gallon Stand-Up Zipper Freezer Storage Bags 4-Mil
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Absolutely love these flexible mats. They are almost invisible on the counter, you can cut your onions, veggies, what ever, pick up the mat and slide it into to pan to be cooked. So easy. And they wash up quickly, tooWant 2-Piece 12" x 15" Flexible Food Chopping Cutting Mats Discount?
thanks ! i use one for veggies & the other for meats!! great product, def recommend it , convenient and easy handling
Victorinox Forschner Fibrox Hollow Edge 7.5" Santoku Knife with Blade Guard Red
I've been using this Santoku for almost everything since I bought it. Very sharp, lightweight and a good size for the kind of cooking I usually do. The blade guard is simple, effective and not bulky like some. Great value.
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Oneida Flatware Steak Knives Texas Steak Knives, set of 6, 10"
These knives are great just like outback steakhouse knives that people try to take, these are inexpensive and work just as well and look the same, very impressed.
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The Onieda steak knives we ordered are great. We've used them several times and we are very pleased. We highly recommend this product to others.Read Best Reviews of Oneida Flatware Steak Knives Texas Steak Knives, set of 6, 10" Here
I was so happy when these steak knives arrived. They were the exact shape and feel I was looking for in a steak knife. I was therefore hugely disappointed to find them fully corroded after having left them in a wet sink overnight. These are clearly not stainless steel! Very disappointing coming from Oneida.Want Oneida Flatware Steak Knives Texas Steak Knives, set of 6, 10" Discount?
These knives are very well made and very sharp. Very little effort needed to cut a good steak. Couldn't be happier.
Victorinox Cutlery Edge-Mag 12-1/2-Inch Magnetic Knife Blade Protector, Set of 3
I've had clip on and slide on protectors for my ten knives which, as a personal chef, I travel with on a daily basis. All have come loose at some time or another occasionally leaving my knives close to causing harm when my bag was opened, or worse, edge to edge contact leaving my knives damaged.This isn't even possible with these magnetic sheaths'. Simply pry them open, lay the cutting edge into the fold and close them. No amount of swinging or dropping will make these protectors come off the blades. Since the cutting edge never contacts anything harder than itself, your blade will be as sharp as it was when you put it away. The white color is perfect for using a sharpie to label or write your name on them and stay visible.
The single drawback, and this didn't warrant a lower star rating, is that if food is still on your blade (my fault), and the blade is stored long enough for the food to dry, it may cause the magnets to stick to one another and when you pry them opoen for the next use, the surface may cling together and cause the magnetic surface to tear.
If you spend good money on your blades, as I have, it makes sense to use the best protector you can. This is the best!
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Victorinox is one of my favorite brands in knives... They also make knife protectors... But... This one has been returned... As a chef who lugs his knives around, my knife bag becomes heavy enough for all my tools... Adding three of these, made it feel heavier!!!... But, and it's a big BUT, it protects your knives. Keeps your knives in place and won't move around. It won't get loosen unlike the other edge protectors... It's good if you are not carrying your knives around.It's 'fully' priced at 50 cents per inchThe weight of the product broke through the packaging during shipping.
It costs about as much as the poly knife safes but does not provide storage that is as secure.
The white plastic covering is very thin, delicate and prone to marring.
Magnetic debri from the manufacturing process was a chore to clean up.
Saw it advertised as being made in Switzerland but packaging indicates made in USA.
While more compact than the poly knife safes it can add quite a bit of weight to the knife storage drawer.
Expected better from Forschner Victorinox.
$6 is a lot of tin to cover a $30 bread knife
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Zwilling J.A. Henckels Cutlery Professional "S" 9" Chef's Knife with Board
Great quality knife, this is a case where you truly get what you pay for ! I have several knives in this size , and this one is by far the best kitchen knife I own.It feels like quality from the moment you pick it up.
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Opinel Slim Knife N°12, Bubinga Handle
Hi-I have quite a few good or great knives, but have always had trouble finding a good looking light folding picnic knife for hotel use. This knife is long (No 12) and sharp enough to cut sandwiches or steaks and folds nicely. The locking mechanism is a twist-type which is strange to me, but works. The knife is a french knife similiar to the very expensive french wine& cheese travel knives, but is far, far cheaper and almost as well made. It is well balanced (not like me) and is ergonomic. The wood definitely needs some Mineral Oil pre-treatment to help preserve the very nice Bubinga wood. Beware, this knife is quite sharp....it does lack serrations and it is not as light as the boker ceramic folders (which are fun but brittle). I have not tried it to cut bread nor tomatoes, but you can also get another travel knife for that....either a small "rescue type" knife (the Cara) or a cheap serrated non-folding short Victorix that comes in a cheap sheath.
I also bought one the shorter Opinels, but I prefer this one by far.
BTWI did see these in a Knife Shop for far more money....so this is a good deal. The other expensive french knives or corkscrews have stuff like horn, exotic woods, or even Wooly Mammoth Ivory for the handles....which while beautiful or not as practical (especially if lost or stolen)!
Hope this helps!
-Paul
Oster Milliken Fry Pan Cast Iron
This may be somewhat premature, since I've only used this unit twice.First use was directly on the burner of an electric stovetop. The bottom now has three very tiny pits in the porcelain. They are barely noticeable, and should have no impact on the fry pan. However, the porcelain does seem to be thin.
The inside cleaned up nicely and was almost as easy to clean as non-stick. The weight is definitely cast iron, but lighter than my other cast iron of the same dimension, so my wife likes handling it.
The color is really quite nice, and the cooking surface is still white after the second frying session. The second time, I used an overlay over the burner coil of the cooktop and the bottom is still OK; no changes. This pan probably should be used carefully if directly on an electric coil, or should be used with a coil overlay or on the smoothtop cooking surfaces to lift it off the heat cycling of the burner coil.
I was disappointed to see the small pits, but I do like the weight, nicely sloping sides and large, cool, sturdy handle.
I never put my cookware in the dishwasher, so can't speak to that issue.
So far, I'd give it 4-1/2 stars, only because of the bottom pits, but I plan to continue to use it, reserving the right to revise my review, if anything adverse happens, otherwise, I'll probably purchase the smaller cousin a bit later.
December 23, 2011. Review revision. This skillet (fry pan) still looks like new. It cleans up beautifully every time I use it, outside and inside. I chaven't noticed any additional imperfections.
I've been using this skillet regularly since I posted the review, and I'm impressed with the design and quality. I do wish that I could give a rating between 4 and 5 stars, since the imperfections first noticed drop it below n5 stars, but further use indicates a rating above 4 stars.
I may be wrong about the porcelain's being thin.
I'd buy this again in a heartbeat!
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Joyce Chen 33-0022, Sushi Kit
I experimented with making sushi this past weekend, and used this set to do so. I used the rice paddle to turn and vinegar the rice, as recommended in "Sushi For Dummies." The mat made rolling the maki rolls a breeze I was expecting it to be MUCH more difficult than it was. I would recommend that you purchase more than one mat if you are not making sushi alone. There were two of us and it would have been more fun (and productive) to each have a rolling mat.Word of caution though: If you are making sushi for the first time, consult a reference other than the pamphlet included with this set. It is not detailed enough to use for a first sushi attempt!
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I was pleasantly surprised when I received my Sushi Kit. The mat is of good quality. The spoon will work well for making sushi rice and it even comes with a little pamphlet with some basic instructions for making sushi. The pamphlet although small had some great tips and pointers that my other sushi books have failed to mentioned. For the price this is a great deal!Read Best Reviews of Joyce Chen 33-0022, Sushi Kit Here
First time making sushi, and I've been addicted to making it ever since! The mat does what its supposed to do, I see no reason to spend more money on a "better" sushi mat.Interesting tip for those that like to make sushi with the rice on the outside: Most people wrap their mat in saran-wrap so the rice doesn't stick. The problem with this is that the saran-wrapping part is actually sort of a pain and often comes off in the rolling process. My solution: Get a big, ziploc freezer bag and put your mat in it. Not only does it do the same thing, its easier to deal with and never comes out of the bag. Also, you don't have to waste plastic because you can just wash the outside of the ziploc bag.
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Sushi rollers are pretty cheap in general, but I was too lazy to go to Chinatown and pick one up so I thought I'd try my luck online. I was surprised that the roller is bumpy on both sides, and the string holding it together is very loose. I've made sushi before on better rollers of the same price, decided to go to chinatown to pick one up instead.That said it's not unusable, but you need to put a layer of cling wrap on the roller if you don't wanna get sushi rice stuck between the bamboo. Also you won't get very tight rolls, but with a little practice it'll work.
In general I was pretty disappointed, probably will just give this away.
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