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Showing posts with label japanese cutlery. Show all posts

Gibson Beaumonte 50-Piece 18/0 Stainless Steel Sandblast Flatware Set with Bonus Jumbo Steak Knives

Gibson Beaumonte 50-Piece 18/0 Stainless Steel Sandblast Flatware Set with Bonus Jumbo Steak KnivesThe steak knives have a nice broad handle and ~half tang. They have a simple serration that does the job well enough.

The rest of the set is alright, but nothing amazing. The 18/0 steel is fairly weak. After a few months of use, each spoon has a different curvature, as well as most of the forks.

This is a decent, inexpensive set of flatware, but it will not stand up to rugged use.

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Berghoff 7-Piece Knife Block with Bamboo Cutting Board

Berghoff 7-Piece Knife Block with Bamboo Cutting BoardI purchased this knife block because of its stylish design and it looks perfect in my kitchen. Now that I have used these knives some I know I am really going to love this set. This set is a great value for these high quality knives. The set really includes every knife that I need. These knives work so well, cutting through everything with ease. The bamboo board attached to this knife block provides connivance and saves space in my kitchen. I would highly recommend this knife set to anyone who is looking for a high quality knife set with great value!

Xikar Xi2 Lapis Cutter

Xikar Xi2 Lapis Cuttercame fast, was what i ordered...I would order again...my husband loves it-exactly what he want for Christmas this year yay!

Lightweight but sturdy, this cutter carries easily in the pocket. It has a smooth cutting action when it's time for a smoke.

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Wallace Italian Sterling Palatina 4-Piece Flatware Place Setting, Continental Size

Wallace Italian Sterling Palatina 4-Piece Flatware Place Setting, Continental SizeThis pattern is beautiful, heavy, with detailed beads/pearls on the front and back of each piece. The sizes are bigger than luncheon, but they are not obnoxiously big. Very nice.

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Weston 82-0102-W Electric Meat Grinder with Tomato Strainer Kit

Weston 82-0102-W Electric Meat Grinder with Tomato Strainer KitThis machine was worthless! I wasted over 10 cups of tomatoes as they had to be dumped down the drain after oil and metal shavings came out of the machine.

What a hassle to return and I wish I had never purchased it to begin with.

I tryed to save a few bucks, dont do as i did, go for larger HP horse power. This unit will do the job but it makes a mess and not enough power. Binds up to often

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I have owned this product for over a year. I use it exclusively as a meat grinder to make a sandwich spread recipe. I have never used it as a tomato strainer. It takes medium size chucks of meat and cheese and grinds them up great. The meat and cheese sizes are approximately 2-3 inches round, and it has no problems with these. For folks who use the old fashion hand crank meat grinder, it works exactly the same way, only using electricity instead of hand cranking. Never had a problem with oil or metal shavings. Really like the product although it does have several more parts to clean than the non electric one.

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I bought this meat grinder and three different sets of attchement for it and to date I have use this grinder at least once a week cense I got it.

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this was one of the best meat grinder i purchased ,I got it to make tomato sauce it takes no time to do, you put the tomato,s in and it does all the work for you.

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Preserve Cutting Board Plastic Small Red Tomato

Kitchen Supplies Red Tomato Cutting Boards Small 10'' x 8'' - 1 pc,(Preserve)Great idea, but the cutting board was warped. This makes it unstable and it spins easily about the bump in the back. The bottom surface is textured, so little rubber feet don't stick well. There is no way to use it safely (as received): it takes one hand to hold the food, one to hold the knife and one to hold the cutting board. Think Murphy's law makes the curved part spin around under the knife? Think again: most cuts require a front to back motion that turns the board under your knife. I thought about sending it back to them to recycle it, but after grinding four flats on the bottom with a Dremel and adding rubber feet it is now stable. At this point, the board works pretty well (and my daughter likes the color). But at the very least it should come with rubber feet.

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NEW Zhen Japanese VG-10 Light Slicer Chopping Chef Butcher Knife 6.5"

NEW Zhen Japanese VG-10 Light Slicer Chopping Chef Butcher Knife 6.5'Great Asian knife similar to Shen. Nice size and easy to handle from cutting meat to slicing and dicing veggies. Would recommend to anyone looking for a cheaper alternative to Shen.

Good grip and balanced weight.

Looks elegant and its not that heavy.

I am happy with this purchase. Although the plastic pouch to house the blade is very cheap.

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Hampton Forge Skandia 20-Piece Aspen Flatware Set

Hampton Forge Skandia 20-Piece Aspen Flatware SetI think the set is beautiful, and classic, and has a good weight and fir for your hand. However, the dinner fork and spoon are kind of enormous. It made me giggle...and I use the salad fork and dessert spoons instead :)

Browne Foodservice MWS91R 8 1/4" Right-Hand Magna Wonder Slicer

Browne Foodservice MWS91R  8 1/4' Right-Hand Magna Wonder SlicerI've been looking for this knife for about 10 years. My dad purchased one for my mom through a restaurant supply catalog years ago. I love it to cut bread and I know that I can pre-slice an entire loaf and it will be the right width for a sandwich --not too thin, or too fat, or end up with only half a piece. Never had a problem with my mom's dulling.... I can't wait to get my own!!

I was very hesitant about purchasing this knife, primarily because of the high cost. I shopped around and found it for about $55 online including free shipping, so decided to go ahead. SO GLAD I did! It cuts bread perfectly, even hot out of the oven. I didn't want to be locked into a jig, especially as so many reviews commented on how flimsy most are. And, by the time you get a jig plus a knife long enough to use it, you will spend almost as much. The ability to adjust the knife to your preferred thickness is wonderful and I love the consistency. Also useful for portion control. We use it for roasts and blocks of cheese for the same reasons. I just got this knife, so I am sure we will find several other uses as time passes.

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It is a good knife but I was expecting it with non serrated blade.

In fact, it is just a bread knife with an added guide

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What a genius idea this is. Easily slice veggies for salads and make them look like restaurant items. Always sharp, very easy sto use.

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This bread knife is well-made, sturdy, and very sharp. The mechanism for adjusting the thickness of the slices is easy to use. I had a bit of trouble with keeping the knife perfectly vertical so the slices are uniform all the way to the bottom crust, but that is improving with practice. Any kind of bread cuts easily, even if it is hot.

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MinoSharp Sharpening Guides 2-Piece Set

MinoSharp Sharpening Guides 2-Piece SetPeople who criticise this product simply don't know how to use them. My own experience as an amateur, who wants really sharp kitchen knives, is as follows:

For sharpening kitchen knives to that really razor sharp edge, you must use sharpening stones (I recommend Japanese waterstones, Shapton, Ice Bear or King brand all readily available) starting from medium grit and progressing to fine then extra fine grit. The final grit should be at least 6000 grit. Personally, I use a Shapton 12000 grit final stone, and finish off with gentle stropping on a leather strop, with Cr0 powder on it. This gives a true razor edge. We are talking about an edge of 0.5 micron width. This is the same as the best quality razor blade.

When sharpening blades to this fine an edge, it is critical that the blade MUST be kept exactly at a constant angle to the stone (usually about 15 to 20 degrees). The difficult part for most of us is to hold that constant angle just using your un aided fingers. Unless you are a real expert, you will be like me unable to maintain that exact angle constantly when sharpening freehand. Because human hands and fingers are too flexible!

The answer is these simple clip-on guides. They slide onto the back of the knife and hey presto there is your fixed angle. You can slide the guide onto the straight part of the knife (nearer to the handle) to sharpen it, then move the guide onto the curved part near the point) to sharpen that part of the knife. This means that you are sharpening the knife in sections.

The current guides (made in China) have plastic sleeves which prevent scratching the knife, older guides with no plastic can easily be made non scratch by installing your own sleeve from a cut down plastic milk bottle, folded in half and pushed into the guide.

I have used these guides on my Global knives and other Japanese kitchen knives and have found that the knives are much much sharper than new.

Incidentally, these guides, when used as directed, will give a blade edge angle of about 10 degrees. This different from what most sharpening advice (including Global's own)which is normally about 15 to 20 degrees. No matter the more acute angle gives a much sharper edge.

Also I recommend using a ceramic "steel" in particular the Kyocera CSW-18 which has a super fine grit and is far superior to diamond "steels"

If you've read this far you might be interested in doing some net research on knife sharpening. There are some very good tutorials there.

A "must buy" book is Chad Ward's "An edge in the Kitchen". This book has just been released. Available from Amazon and highly reviewed. Chad tells you all you ever need to know about selecting, using, and sharpening kitchen knives.

I've owned a Global chef's knife for almost 2 years. It continues to perform very well although it has lost its sharpness. Because of its impressive performance, I've given away my other knives and use the Global almost exclusively. Because the knife was expensive, I wanted to sharpen it properly and did a lot of research before buying the Minosharp sharpening guides. Based on experience, sharpening with a stone is still superior to fancy and costly ready-made sharpeners like the Minosharp plus. I can buy a new Global for the price of that sharpener. Although I know how to use a stone and had success with sharpening smaller knives, my hands are too small to maintain the right angle for the 10-inch Global. I used the Minosharp guides soon after receiving them in the mail and they worked like a charm! Great value for less than 15 bucks. My Global is now as sharp as the day I took it out of the box. Other reviewers pointed out that the guides can scratch the knife. I avoided scratches by covering my knife with 2 layers of transparent 3M shipping tape that was wide enough to cover the path of the sharpening guide (one layer could have done it but I wanted to be sure). I had no problem sliding a guide down the covered back of the knife. For those new to sharpening with a stone, I highly recommend that you watch Mino Tshuchida's knife sharpening tutorial on youtube. He works for Global and his video is the official tutorial from the company. The video can be a bit difficult to understand because of Mr Tshuchida's thick accent but after you watch it a few times you will learn a lot of tips. Happy slicing!

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I purchased this item with a $350.00+ knife. The guide rail leaves scuff marks on the top part of the knife, but it creates a perfect edge that I would have had problems making. I use my knife 10 hours a day cause I am a sushi chef so it is important to me to keep my knife sharp. I don't know why people are giving this item a bad review. Personally I don't think they know how hard it is to sharpen a knife with a whet stone. Trying to keep one angle on a double edge knife is extremely hard and could also damage a knife if sharpened from multiple angles. Anyways who cares if your knives get scratches on it. It's ment to chop and slice.

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Sure, they keep the knife at the right angle, but they only work well on the straight part of the blade. Where the curve is and where the blade gets more narrow the guide makes the angle steeper, which isn't good for the edge. You're better off just practicing and getting good at sharpening without the guides.

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Today I bought one with plastic insert and I can confirm it scratched my knife at the second and further insertion attempts. I could almost hear the sound :).

No matter how long I have washed it under running water.

Also when I set it aligned to the blade edge as instructed in the manual (not aligned to the knife end), I find it impossible for it not to move while sharpening...

Victorinox Cutlery 4-1/4Inch Fork-tipped Tomato Knife, Black Polypropylene Handle

Victorinox Cutlery 4-1/4Inch Fork-tipped Tomato Knife, Black Polypropylene Handleserrated edge and thinness of knife sliced through tomato. forked tip was a bit cumbersome cutting out the top. like this product.

I enjoy having a slice or two of tomato on a sandwich and was tired of the mess that paring and steak knives made when trying to slice. When looking for a tomato knife I was impressed with the reviews of the Victorinox and since it only cost a few dollars figured it was worth taking a chance on it. Glad I did. It's extremely sharp and doesn't tear the skin of the tomato when slicing. I was surprised how thin I was able to cut the slices.

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This is the 2nd tomato knife I have purchased and both have exceeded expectations. These particular knives cut razor-thin slices of tomato. It's super sharp and the pointed edges are great for cutting through the core. No waste with this knife!

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This knife works great when slicing tomatoes. I also use it as a general purpose knife. Does a great job in peeling and slicing apples.

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This is one sweet little knife you'll be reaching for often! It's handy size and ultra-light weight, along with its very sharp serrated blade, quickly made this a favorite in our kitchen! Great for slicing and cubing cheese too!

--RB

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Cambridge Silversmiths Sienna 65-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 12

Cambridge Silversmiths Sienna 65-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 12I went from having service for 6 or 8 that was at least half missing to this nice set for 12. Being the bargain hunter that I am, this seemed like the perfect price. I have, however, found that certain members of my family like their spoon bent "just so" and this is a source of aggravation for me. They do fine in the dishwasher, look great on the table and work for everything I do, just be aware that they may not be as heavy-duty as the set you have now if you are replacing a set.

This is a review for the Cambridge Silversmiths Sienna 65-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 12. I had bought a service for 8 at Target some years ago and was very happy with it, and I wanted to expand it, so I spent lots of time searching online for a service for 12. My surprise came when the package arrived. The new set has shorter handles for all the utensils and they are significantly lighter, they feel like they're about to break sometimes. It looks good, but I wish they hadn't gone all cheap on the production for the newer sets.

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The product is perfect! They last forever! Already had a set, but required more for the holiday seasons. I recommend it!

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ordered this set to match two sets I already had. While eating from a teaspon, the sharp edge of the spoon sliced my upper lip. In disbelief, I rubbed my thumb over the edge causing a cut into my skin. I emailed Cambridge and they sent me a new 12 piece set.

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I purchased this set as a starter set for my son and his fiance and they have been very pleased so far

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Cuisinart CA-X Open Stock Santoku Knife

Cuisinart CA-X Open Stock 7-Inch Santoku KnifeI travel quite a bit, and I don't want to take my expensive knives with me. Enter little Cuisinart santoku! I love it, because it's small, yet I can use it to chop vegetables without mashing my knuckles on the cutting board. We don't even need a paring knife, because the santoku can handle little jobs too. I haven't had any trouble with rusting, except a few times when it got left in standing water--and the rust sharpened right off.

For the price, what's not to like?

I got this santoku as part of a general kitchen improvement. I found myself running out of knives when we had largish groups of people here for various special days. This is one of perhaps 6 of this style that I bought this santoku gets a lot of use, as does it's smaller brother. The 8 inch chef's is another contender for most-used. Overall, I rate this knife and all the members of its set as totally acceptable they take and hold an edge well, they're comfortable in (my) hand, and they were reasonably priced. For me it was a winning combination.

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This is a great little knife for chopping small veggies. It is a good weight and keeps its edge nicely.

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Great product. Very satisfied with it. After over a year's of use it is still sharp. Will buy the bigger size from the same series by the same manufacturer.

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I have the bigger Cuisinart Santoku knife and love it...chopped food doesn't stick to the blade BUT it was always in the dishwasher or sink from it's frequent use so I decided to buy the 5 inch knife to help share the work. I bought this same knife for my sister too and it has quickly become both of our favorites!

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Chef's Choice M2100 Commercial Diamond Hone Electric Sharpener

Chef's Choice M2100 Commercial Diamond Hone Electric SharpenerThe 2100 is the top-end commercial version of the Chef's Choice electric sharpeners. According to the manufacturer (EdgeCraft) it is intended for "busy commercial kitchens." It is a bit larger (about an inch in each dimension) and heavier than the consumer models but still compact enough to leave on the counter top. The sharpening module is removable. It can be run through a dishwasher; therefore, if you sharpen a dirty knife, you can clean the sharpener. You can also purchase replacement sharpening modules.

I purchased this for home use, so I will compare it to the consumer models and comment on the price.

The 2100 uses a 3-stage sharpening system. The first two stages use diamond abrasives and the third stage uses flexible stropping disks. You can achieve several edge configurations by using or skipping certain stages. There is good information available on the Chef's Choice Web site () that I won't repeat here.

The sharpening unit itself appears to be about the same size as the consumer versions. The sharpening stages are like those on the M120 consumer model. Both have 2 sharpening stages and a stropping stage. (By comparison, the M130 has one sharpening stage, a stropping stage, and a steeling stage.)

The 2100, like the other Chef's Choice sharpeners does a very good job of sharpening knives. In terms of results, you just can't beat manual sharpening -that is, if you have the right equipment, you know how to use it, and you do use it. I have a good manual sharpening system, but it is a bit time consuming to set up, so I tend to do it only when I have several knives that need sharpening. The result is that at any given time, I may pick up a knife that is not quite as sharp as I would like. With an electric sharpener on the counter top, I can give a knife a quick touch up whenever it needs it. The result is that all my knives stay very sharp all the time.

The real question, I think, is whether the extra cost is justified for home use. Roughly speaking, the 2100 is four times the price of the M120 or M130. In fact, the cost of a replacement sharpening module for the 2100 is only slightly less than the cost of a new M120. I expect that the abrasives in the consumer units should last about as well as the sharpening module in the 2100, which is rated at 5000 sharpening cycles. If you sharpen 20 knives a week, that's about 5 years. I'd guess most people are more likely to sharpen 5-10 knives (or less) per week. That translates to 10-20 years. From an economic standpoint, it makes better sense to buy an M120 or M130 and send it back to EdgeCraft for refurbishment when the abrasives wear out or just buy a new one.

Of course, there are those pesky non-economic factors. I am often willing to spend more money for something that will take more use and abuse and which is likely to last at least as long as I will. I am very happy with the 2100 as long as I don't think about how much I paid for it.

Just out of the box you are up and running. Sharpened all our knives(14) in less than 15 minutes. Blades are extremely sharp and no scratching of the surface.

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Commercial 2100 lol Commercial 2100 Spare Sharpener Module is about £140 used to be £40 they do not last 5000 sharpens as suggested more like 200 get a life get a wet stone this is for peeps with more money than brains i was one of them once!

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Walco Stainless Utica Steak Knife

Walco Stainless Utica Steak KnifeBuyer beware. If you want 12 knives you'll get 12 dozen and then be charged for their misleading product description. Additionally, the quality just isn't close to the restaurant / steakhouse knives. Looked for a heavy, sharp and nice to hold steak knife for a gift and was really disappointed. The serrated edge only rounds the curve and comes done less than half way down the knife. The weight is too light and the wood handle not impressive. It's back to the drawing board for a timeless gift.

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Shun Ken Onion 7-Inch Santoku Knife

Shun Ken Onion 7-Inch Santoku KnifeThis is an amazing knife. It was given to us by someone who got it new, but promptly cut themselves badly with it. They no longer wanted it in their kitchen as they considered it too dangerous.

As one who owns both diamond hones and Japanese waterstones for sharpening our kitchen knives and my chisels, gouges, and planes, I thought I knew what a sharp stainless chef's knife was. (Most our stainless knives lose a good edge fairly quickly--not this one--there is a huge difference in "stainless".) This knife with it's 16 degree bevel is so much beyond the rest of our knives that there is almost no comparison. As my wife can cut herself with a sharp paring knife--she is a bit "klutzy"--I have lovingly forbidden her from using "my" knife. I do not want to come into the kitchen and find she has accidentally lost pieces of her slender fingers in the stir fry. This is no idle comment...this knife will cut through meat like you cannot believe. The edge is so fine that it ought not be used on bone. Also, it requires plastic or wood cutting boards. The previous owner was a bit careless with this knife and bumped it into something hard and put a tiny notch (almost invisible to the naked eye) in the blade. If you want a truly amazing chef's knife, this knife ought to be on the short list. However, if you are clumsy with blades or just pile them in a drawer, think again. Also, if just anyone might be grabbing it and using it--be careful!

I have used the highest quality American and German knives but I have never seen anything like these knives. Never before have I found the term "razor sharp" to be more true. These knives are simply astounding. It takes almost no weight at all to cut through veggies, the blade just slides down through. I cut up an onion that was at room temperature and I did not experience even the slightest sensation of a tear. I used the knife to cut a whole chicken into pieces and the blade just sliced through the joints of the bones. These knives are so sharp that you quite seriously need to clean them with the greatest care. My wife wiped a blade and actually cut her finger. I tell you that you will be simply amazed by these knives and will wonder why anyone would ever pay for German or Swiss steel when you can get these for the same price or less. I guess that shows the irrational power of brands over reason.

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This knife is WONDERFUL. I have arthritis in my hands and while I have small hands, gripping a small handle is very uncomfortable, the handle on this knife is perfect. Cutting anything is like slicing through butter, the knife is very sharp and does all the work. While pricey, I have no regrets about buying this knife.

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I got my Shun Ken Onion 7" Santoku DM0517 from Amazon's lightning deals, received the knife in 4 days, pretty fast delivery.

I have some faith in Japan made products. But I have to say I am a little disappointed while unpacking and examing this knife. Please note, I said unpacking, not the actual experience using the knife. I am sure you will find plenty of people saying how sharp the knife is, I am just sharing my point of views and things I see but not mentioned from other reviewers.

While unpacking this knife, I have noticed few small things, maybe they aren't big deals for most buyers, but It's always nice to know more, that's why I am writing this review and uploading photos to share with you.

1. I wasn't sure if the knife will come with the bamboo stand since the product feature and the picture didn't say much, but at the very end of product description it did mention about the bamboo stand is included. And I am happy to see the stand is right next to the knife when I opened the box, but interestingly, the bamboo stand is different from what's printed on the box. It actually looks like the same holder as DM0523 Shun DM0523 Ken Onion Hollow-Ground Santoku Knife With Arch Bamboo Stand, 7-Inch.

2. The bamboo stand has a narrow bar at the bottom to stop the tip of the knife touching the counter top. I think the stick is too narrow, it can be a little wider for more blade tip protection.

3. The blade and bolster are not created as one piece, I actually see a small gap between the bolster and the back of the blade heel, so there are possibility of germs and residues getting stuck in the gap.

4. The tang doesn't go all the way to the butt. And I can feel the sharp edge of rivets and tang when I run my fingers through the handle, it's not like they can scratch my fingers, but I was expecting a smoother touch.

5. One nice thing about the knife is both side of blade are hollow edged, why does this matter? well, as a lefty, using a knife with hollow edge on the right side of blade doesn't help slices from sticking to the blade.

I will update when I learn more about this knife. Hope these are useful.

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I have had this knife for 2 years now. I may as well throw out all the other knives I own, cause this is the only one I use! The handle fits in you hand like a glove. If you do a lot of chopping like I do this knife is for you. My hand never tires, nor do I get blisters on my index finger like I do with other knives. If you buy this knife you won't be disappointed.

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Global G-668/10 - Knife Roll with 10 Pockets

Global G-668/10 - Knife Roll with 10 PocketsI bought this bag many years ago so that I could easily transport my knives here and there whenever I may need them. I still use it today for taking my knives to work and back everyday. This thing is so durable that after so long of constantly using it, there is not one single sign of wear on it other than a hole in the inner cover from when my 12" blade pushed through. I do have a few minor complaints about it, and here they are:

The Pockets are too generic. I have many different brands of knives, and I could understand if those didn't fit perfectly in this case, but I also own eight or nine Globals, and arranging them so that none of them touch or fall out of their pockets is absolutely impossible. My paring knife and bird's beaks are constantly falling out of the pocket and rattling around in the kit. The larger knives are OK, but you may have trouble keeping them from touching.

It has a pocket for miscellaneous stuff, and it's fairly decent size for fitting bench scrapers, peelers, channel knives, etc, but the straps on the case itself don't allow the case to expand far enough to maximize the use of the pocket in case you need to stick something a little larger like a pocket camera for capturing your dishes. I know this is a silly complaint, but it's best that you know all of the limitations.

Finally, while the case may be great at first, if you are serious about cooking, and enjoy having a variety of knives and tools at your disposal, I promise you that you will eventually run out of space and wish that you had a bigger case!!!

Now for the things I love about it:

It's extremely durable. You can't destroy this thing.

The shoulder strap is fantastic. For when you just don't want to hold it...

The pockets are elastic so they conform to the knives to keep them snug, except for the smaller knives that may have trouble staying put. If this seems to be concern, you can always fit the problem knives with a blade protector and toss them in the pocket. It's inside the roll itself, so you don't have to worry about whether or not it will be safe.

Overall, great place to put your favorite knives for traveling purposes. I've even flown with this in my check on suit case with absolutely no problems at all. I just reccommend that you consider whether or not you may eventually want more room for more knives.

It's a little bulkier than I thought it would be. I would recommend it only for transporting knives rather than a permanent storage place for them. It is well-made, and keeps the knives from scratching each other.

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storage is a snap and easy to grap when you need a knife quick

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My Fiance was cool enough to get me a set of Global Knives for my Birthday. The knives are incredibly sharp, and fun to chop, and slice with. The knives are way too sharp to store in a cabinet drawer, and the butchers block from Global was expensive, and a bit overkill for Three or four knives. So my solution was to get this knife Portfolio. The portfolio keeps the knives from banging together, and stores the knives saftley with a lot of room to grow. The Portfolio also has a place to store honing and sharpening steels. All in all the Portfolio does it's job, and I'm very happy with it.

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My fiance is a cook at a fine-dining restaurant and needed a new knife case for his growing collection of working tools. He picked this one out, I ordered it, and he loved it when he put all of his knifes and tools in the case. It had room for everything he needed, but he commented that later on in his career he might need a bigger case. Summary: He loves it, I love that he loves it, and I would recommended this product to others in the culinary arts business.

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Friedr Dick Premier Competition Chef Knife 9 Inch Blade

Friedr Dick Premier Competition Chef Knife 9 Inch BladeA decade or so ago I purchased a whole flock of F. Dick knives as I went into culinary school. Without a doubt that was probably one of the best investments I EVER made! Hands down. F. Dick markets to culinary students & schools for two very good reasons: 1) They then don't need to spend a fortune in advertising, trying to get housewives & wannabees to buy their knives...just to show off the new toy to their friends & neighbours. (Or brag about how much they spent.) 2) They're darn near bullet-proof...and thus perfect for students, working chefs or home users that aren't going to sharpen their knives every couple months.

I purchased my "regular" 9" before I had seen the Competition Knife...and being a student had to go without.

Well, seeing as I've have NOTHING but high praise for their knives I decided to finally get the competition knife. Have I used it in a competition..? No... But, along with being another OUTSTANDING F. Dick knife it really is a very cool conversation piece. My wife & I have a lot of "foody" friends and this still is the most popular piece of equipment that we have in out kitchen...and we have a LOT O' TOYS in our well stocked kitchen. It seems that everybody want to test their skills with it. ROFL (And it's still less than some of the advertised brands...)

Oh, and for the record... Nobody, and I mean NOBODY makes a steel as good as F. Dick. Go ahead, do a search or better yet ask somebody that knows what they're talking about. They're worth their weight in gold!

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Hampton Forge Silversmiths Lauzanne Mirror 45-Piece Flatware Set

Hampton Forge Silversmiths Lauzanne Mirror 45-Piece Flatware SetI have to say that I am disappointed with this set. We have an original set from many years ago and they have clearly cheapened this product, which is probably why the place we originally bought it from no longer carries this product. It is not as heavy or sturdy I practically bent one of the pieces getting it out of the box. I am considering sending the whole thing back.... The price is right but the quality isn't there. If I didn't have anything to compare it to, then I would say the set is nice enough.

This set is okay. I really expected better quality. My first ever set of silverware was Hampton Forge and it was thick, heavy and lasted awhile. I needed more pieces but couldn't find that model. I bought this to replace the 53 Piece International Set I bought a few weeks ago, which was complete junk but this is almost the same quality. It's thin, it bends, and honestly, isn't worth $60 after shipping. For about 30 more dollars, I could've gotten a set that at least felt like quality.

But it's not an ugly set. It's just I know it'll have to be replaced again and at the rate I'm going, I'm using silverware like plastic spoons, forks, etc. Spend a little more and get something you won't have to replace all the time. I hope these last a little longer though and I at least get my $60 worth.

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I own a set (8 place settings) of flatware (same maker and style) and wanted to add to it. This is the same style, but not at all the same quality(it is much lighter and the handles on spoons and forks are "hollow"). The price was good with my new Amazon card, but I would caution folks before buying.

I have had for about 1 month and think it is too early to tell if it will hold up.

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KitchenAid Stamped Pom with Endcap Cutlery, 12-Piece Set

KitchenAid Stamped Pom with Endcap Cutlery, 12-Piece SetI've had some knife sets that have lasted a long time, but when my wife and I got married we got a lot of Kitchenaid tools for our kitchen, one of which was this knife set. The knife set really does a good job, the quality is there but I found that our knives have little rust spots on them after a few years of use. The construction however is touch, we've never bent or broken any of these knives and everything has stayed sharp. Occasionally we will sharpen the knives but for the most part we don't even think about it.

I would have liked to see these knives last longer without getting little rust spots, but overall they held up for a few years and for the price I don't think you can beat the quality. Our knives are approx 4 years old.

I didn't want to "skimp" on knives like I had in the past, but since they were Kitchenaid and only $30 I figured it wouldn't be the end of the world. I really love these knives! They slice as good as my mother's $200 set. (They cut through chicken like butter!) And if rust does become an issue, Old Dutch or Vim remove it easily. I highly recommend these knives to anyone that does a lot of cooking and doesn't want to spend a fortune. Enjoy!

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I bought these on sale from the local grocery store, damaged box only. A great deal at $20.

The knives are really sharp, I know these are only cheap compared to how much you could spend on knives but a good 'intro' set for the beginner. I'd only ever had hand me downs or walmart sets before and the difference with sharp knives when cooking is amazing!

Much more enjoyable.

I've never had a problem with any Kitchenaid product, they are usually built well and good value.

These do rust easily though however someone in our household, who shall remain nameless, did put some of them in the dishwasher and they are the ones that have rusted a little.

Handwash only!

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I picked up this knife set on Black Friday a few years back for $30, which is a steal. Previous to purchasing this I had a smaller knife set that I had picked up from Ikea for $20, so that's what I had to compare these knives to. And the difference was beyond compare.

When I purchased this set, the lower block, with the steak knives, was actually removable in case you wanted to place it on the dinner table for serving. A nice touch.

Included in the set is the following:

1 Santoku knife

1 bread knife

1 chef's knife

1 slicing knife

1 paring knife

4 steak knives

1 knife sharpener

1 pair of chef's scissors

These knives are wonderful quality and remained sharp for a very long time. My favorite among them is the Santoku. I love its curved edge for chopping up vegetables. The slicing knife is extremely sharp and is great for quickly cutting up chicken breasts. The steak knives are great, but are probably the lightest of the set. I think they're the weakest link, so to speak, but they're still better than the average dinner knife.

I've also experienced what other people have reported about rust, but only on the steak knives. The other ones are going strong with no marks whatsoever. I've never used the sharpener included with this set because I'm sure there's an art to it and, having no experience, I wouldn't want to accidentally do something wrong and mess it up, so I can't comment on how effective it is.

I'm sure there are nicer knife sets out there, but these are a great value as a starter set for the money. And they blow those old Ikea knives right out of the water in terms of durability and sharpness. I think this is a worthwhile investment and I've had mine for three years now.

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I was cutting an apple with my chefmate set from target when I could not cut through an apple! Time for a new set. Looked on amazon and these seems to fit the bill. Not too expensive but quality. The set of knives seemsed to be a good middle of road choice. This is a good basic set of knifes that have a sharp edge and actually cut. I was pleased with this product and how it worked. Good knives and a sharp pair of scissors as well.