took it to work to use it as a plastic utensils replacement and it is doing it's job. not the most ergonomically clean set i used but it will do.
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Lenox Bellina Stainless-Steel 5-Piece Place Setting, Service for 1
took it to work to use it as a plastic utensils replacement and it is doing it's job. not the most ergonomically clean set i used but it will do.
Wusthof Classic 4-1/2-Inch Steak Knife
Firstly, a knife has to cut, or what is it for? These knives take an excellent edge, as is generally true with the forged Wusthof lines. (note, I own about a dozen Wusthof knives, Classic, Gran Prix and Culinar) They easily cut any meat, and as another reviewer noted, they serve well as a utility knife too. It has been my experience that any knife that says "never needs sharpening" is probably a piece of junk. So, yes, once in a while you may need to sharpen your steak knives. Fact is, those cheap serrated knives tear the fibers of the meat, and the moisture quickly runs out, leaving a less succulent steak. It's a trade-off I'm not willing to make.The handle of this model seems just right to me. It's not slender or delicate, feels sturdy, but it's not clunky or awkward. The blade is sturdy, strong and true, and should last a lifetime. As a nice bonus, they look great, elegant and clean.
I must admit, I've never owned a dishwasher, so I've never been tempted to put fine knives in one. If hand-washing your knives is too time consuming for you, then you may not find these your best choice. On the other hand, if you enjoy working with quality tools, and don't mind the extra care that they require, these knives are a pleasure to use and own.
Although these steak knives shouldn't replace a paring knife, they double up as one for the larger fruits/veggies and make slicing an ease.
If you're looking for knives at a low end of expense and don't mind buying new ones in a few years, look elsewhere. If you're looking for great steak knives that will last you a lifetime with numerous uses, look no further! They're worth every dime.
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We've had these for about 4 or 5 years but still haven't used them! Why 5 stars? We've had them in the open about 3' above the ocean the entire time & there's not a speck of corrosion! Handles feel very comfortable & if our others ever give out we'll gladly use them.Read Best Reviews of Wusthof Classic 4-1/2-Inch Steak Knife Here
Montana Knife 2-Pack Wavy Edge Spreader with White Poly Handle
This is a nice product at a nice price. I would buy a set again.
The serrated edge makes slicing a breeze!
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This little spreading knife is such a handy little gadget to have in kitchen. Good little multi use tool.Read Best Reviews of Montana Knife 2-Pack Wavy Edge Spreader with White Poly Handle Here
We bought two, and these are the best knives for spreading sandwiches, bread, bagels, or muffins. The serrated edge is great for slicing after you've spread it with whatever. Unlike a wooden handle, this is long-wearing and easier to clean. Love the knives and almost wish I'd order another in case one of these is lost!Want Montana Knife 2-Pack Wavy Edge Spreader with White Poly Handle Discount?
This is a classic institutional grade sandwich spreader with an ambidextrous grip and quite a nice serrated blade for cutting. It is dishwasher safe and should last just about forever in the home environment. I used this exact knife in the kitchen of a restaurant I worked at for years. I was hoping I would run across it somewhere and leave it to Amazon to carry it. A great knife at a great price. Durable and very utilitarian.Save 3% Off
Cuisinart Ceramic 5-Inch Santoku with Plastic Handle and Break Resistant Blade
I prefer doing 8" chef knife duties with a shorter utility knife when I'm cooking for one or two in my closet size kitchen which leaves less room to maneuver a larger knife. Ceramic means I probably won't have to sharpen it, or even worry that leaving it around dirty or wet will ruin the blade. This fat rubbery oval handle is more comfortable than any triple tang rectangular handle, and while much lighter than a steel knife, the weight is evenly distributed. I know the tomato thin slice test is standard, but for me the real test was being able slice clean through my nori seaweed jacketed sushi without disturbing it's content and this knife did the trick where all my other straight edge or serrated knives had failed (always re-wet your knife between slices into a sushi roll since the starch inhabits each new cut). A local bed and bath chain may have this cheaper than what you'll find online. Cuisinart was smart to include the plastic blade jacket for added storage safety from cuts, portability, and help prevent the blade from getting shattered between uses. If you are still skeptical, see all the glowing reviews here on what appears to be a very similar utility size knife; Kyocera Revolution Series 4-1/4-Inch Utility Knife, White Blade yet the deeper Cuisinart blade is safer for fine slicing work as it helps keep the blade safely angled against your knuckles thus away from your fingertips so if you want a shallower blade, perhaps you should play it safe and consider a shorter paring knife instead.
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Love the knife! I will be buying another one in hopes that the one i got was somehow defective. Only had the knife one week, using it 4 times and it's chipped twice cutting fruits.I really don't understand the complaints about this knife. My wife got me one for Fathers Day last year. It was incredibly sharp and cut much more smoothly than my much more expensive steel knives. Although the knife did eventually get dull enough that I could run my finger on the edge, it still cut through meats and vegetables with ease. It lasted 1 1/2 years before my son broken it trying to crush garlic (he learned the hard way that ceramic does not bend). Maybe these others did not understand the limitations of ceramic.We just bought two more, one for our house and one for my son to take to college.
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I loved this nice when I first bought it from Bed Bath etc. It works great to chop veggies and even tomotatoes until one fatal day when it chipped. I was crushed as it worked better than most of my metal knives. I was just about to purchase a bigger one. Now..I don't think it will be worth the investment. I would rather pay top dollar for something that lasts than something that works great for a "minute". Wish it came with a warranty or made to not chip.Save 59% Off
Pampered Chef Carving Set Knife & Fork With Case
Pampered Chef Carving Set Knife & Fork With CaseEvery Thanksgiving I would have to ask my sister to bring over her carving set since I didn't own a good one. This year I decided things were going to change so I searched Amazon to see what they had available since I think they have the best deals. I decided to purchase the Pampered Chef Carving Set and am so happy I did. Not only is it durable and extremely sharp, the storage case even came with a built-in sharpener. I know the quality associated with the Pampered Chef brand but I think this even exceeded my expectations. Would definitely recommend this item.
Weston 61-0901-W 9 Inch Heavy Duty Food Slicer
It's a geat meat slicer. The 9" blade makes slicing large pieces of meat a breeze. The suctions on the base keep it from moving while it's running. Also, the clean up takes minutes. Thank you Weston for a great product.
When this slicer arrived it looked very good and when I put it to work it did the job just as I wanted. Cleanup is a snap and it doesn't take up the whole counter.
Looks like the person that designed this machine had actually used one and tried to make it the best he could. For the money it is a five star machine and I am impressed.
Scott Curtis
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I bought this food slicer due to it's large blade size and it's claimed more powerful 150 watt motor. When I received it I let the unit warm to room temperature and tested it. The motor growled loudly and the blade spun slowly at about 40 RPM. I called the included manufacturers 800 number to report this. The CSR said they would send a replacement and a pickup slip for the defective unit, which they did. The only problem there was it was a residential pick up which still cost me $9.00 freight to exchange. When I received the replacement I tested it right away. It seemed to work properly until I put it to the test. I had prepared, the night before, a 5 pound sirloin roast beef to make Chicago style Italian beef sandwiches for my super bowl party the next day. Even though the meat was well chilled and tender the slicer could barely cut a clean slice. About a third of the way through slicing the roast the blade slowed considerably and then the drive mechanism broke. The price paid for the ordered pizzas for my guests exceeded the price paid for this slicer. Needless to say it was two strikes and Westin was out. I returned the unit to Amazon and received a full refund. I would advise not buying this slicer as it's quality is dubious.Read Best Reviews of Weston 61-0901-W 9 Inch Heavy Duty Food Slicer Here
Only have had for a week sliced some deer up for jerky worked great on slightly frozen meat(makes i easier to slice that way). easy to clean up. Watch the blade when cleaning is very sharp a fillet glove would be a good idea for the hand that handles it and holds the meat. Only thing is the motor could use a little more power it got slightly warm cutting up 8 lbs of meat 1/4" wide for my jerky. I would recommend it for anyone. Have about 40 lbs of deer left to do any problems with it i will post them.Want Weston 61-0901-W 9 Inch Heavy Duty Food Slicer Discount?
I've had two slicers before this one and both worked well, for what I paid for them. This one has a great motor and a belt drive, stainless steel food tray tilts for easy cleaning. I love the adjustable thickness control for slicing from deli-thin to over 1/2-inch..., Best Part, it does not move well slicing the meat as my other two did. On/Off safety switch is covered BIG PLUS and cleans up very well...The one VERY BAD THING is the press that goes between your hand and the food you are slicing. It does not have a track to hold (LOCK) it on the sliding carriage, so when you are pushing the carriage forward, you have to hold down the food press while you are pushing the food into the blade. If you forget to do this, you will find your hand in the VERY SHARP BLADE!!!
If you have used a food slicer before, this is a very good one, for the money. I have no problem using it, and like it very much, but I warn you, IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST SLICER..., BUY A BETTER ONE!
Look at the photos very closely and read the reviews! This is a great food slicer for the money it costs. I also highly recommend you get kevlar gloves for your hands if this is the first slicer you are buying, they come in very handy when you are cleaning the blade also!
I would have given it 5 stars but the food press does not lock on the carriage!
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Lipper International Bamboo 10-1/4-by-14-Inch Flatware Tray
It's well built, solid, not bad to look at. But it's nothing life changing. It's a tray. It's good at holding things. That's about it.
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Don't really know how to say "it's a good flatware tray" in at least twenty words. Seems pretty straightforward: "It's a good flatware tray."Read Best Reviews of Lipper International Bamboo 10-1/4-by-14-Inch Flatware Tray Here
I used a few of these side by side in a top dresser drawer to organize/store necklaces. It works really well!Want Lipper International Bamboo 10-1/4-by-14-Inch Flatware Tray Discount?
the dividers and sides are bamboo. the base, though, seems to be something like particle board covered with a laminate. this laminate bubbled when i washed it in cool water (thank goodness i did not soak it, per instructions on the label). i wanted something wholesome and ecological (like bamboo) in which to store my flatware. not sure what that other material is. . .Save 6% Off
The Ex 2nd Edition Five Piece Knife Set with Holder in Chrome (Set of 5)
I love,love, love the EX. Everyone who sees him in my kitchen has something good to say about him. The knives are wonderful, plus having small kids around I appreciate the safety of the covers on back. I would definetly recomend The EX to everyone. I'm thinking of ordering more for gifts.
Global G-2338 - 3 Piece Starter Knife Set with Chef's, Utility and Paring Knife
I wanted my knives to have the following characteristics: 1. sharp 2. Lightweight 3. Thin blade. 4. The feel it will last forever.They are most definately sharp. Very light weight. Thinner blade compared to some German knives. I also got the feeling they would last forever due to the handle being metal too. Other knives you may have to worry about the rivets or deteriorating wood handles.
Handles: I bought these online based on reviews and the pictures here on Amazon. In the pictures I thought the black dots may have been some kind of rubber for grip. I wasn't too keen of the thought of potentially having little pieces of rubber glued to the knife. I ordered this set anyway and was pleasantly surprised that the dots are just colored dimples like a golf ball.
Utility knife grip: Looking at the picture of the utility knife I was worried about the grip because the handle looks a little different. I immediately washed this knife upon receiving it and used it to chop up some veggies. I found it very comfortable to use. No concerns with the grip at all.
My set was out of the box sharp and I was chopping things up effortlessly. There really is a "wow" factor if you've only experienced cheap knives from your local *mart stores.
The quality problem: After a few weeks I noticed the paring knife showed black spots on the blade surface (corrosion of the stainless steel). I was taking good care of the knives (not putting them through the dishwasher etc.) but still this knife corroded faster than any stainless steel I had ever seen, and none of the other knives had this problem so I concluded this was a quality issue on the paring knife. I contacted Chefs Resource (the vendor) and they just pointed me to the US distributor's website (to be honest I was very disappointed with their response so I wouldn't recommend Chef's Resources over any other vendor). I then returned the knife to the US distributor with a warrantee claim form (). I am please to say that within a few weeks a replacement knife was mailed back to me. I believe this was a rare quality problem that I have not seen in any of the other knives and I was pleased the US distributor stood behind the product and did the right thing. I was happy that after investing so much in a high quality knife that when a problem did occur the US distributor honored their commitment to the customer Great job by Sointu USA.
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I bought these knifes 4 years ago and till that day I am very satisfied with them. They are light, well balanced and easy to clean since they are made from one piece of metal. I wash them by hand, sharpen with Yoshikin 220/GB MinoSharp Water Sharpener and store on MIU France 15-Inch Stainless Steel Magnetic Knife Holder. No issues and they look like new. Since i bought this set, we do not use any other/extra knifes in our house. I find chef's knife to be a little too big for me so I mostly use it only when I need bigger knife. My husband on the other hand prefers chef's over utility knife, so I guess that's a matter of preference or maybe hand size? I might also add that my husband is left handed and finds them very easy to handle too.Highly recommended!I bought this set a while back and was amazed at how sharp they were when I got them. The chef's knife is great and as useful as you'd expect. I don't find that I have much use personally for the pairing knife, but when I do use it, it's great. The utility knife it turns out is really a nice size for those jobs where a full chef's knife is a little too big. I find myself using that knife much more often than I thought I would because of it's convenient size.
While I really like the knives, I'm finding that maintaining them is going to be more expensive that I anticipated. After a few months of use and carving a few turkeys, I'm finding that the chef's knife doesn't seem to cut the way it once did. It's reasonable that this should happen after some use. Usually when this happens, I run the knife over a steel to condition the edge. I find that after some minor sharpening and honing, even a relatively cheap knife can be made very sharp again with minimal effort. Because of the edge and the steel used in the Globals though, they only recommend using a Global diamond steel. This steel costs more than the knives do. I've tried a normal steel which works fine on my other knives (though Global doesn't recommend it) and didn't get very good results. No damage to the knife, but no improvement in the edge either.
So, I'm going to end up spending a significant amount of money to keep these knives in best form. Much more than I would have with more conventional knives. I don't consider it a huge drawback since the knives are very good, but it's something to consider when making your purchase. It changes my opinion of the knives a bit though. While they are very very sharp and nice to use, they are expensive to maintain. The German knives are nearly as nice to use, less expensive to buy and less expensive to maintain. To my mind, that puts these knives into the category of useful show items. They're a little bit better than the Germans, but the large cost difference isn't really justified by the performance difference. Buy them if you want really good knives and want to show off a bit. If you want something that works really well but isn't as flashy, go with the Germans or even Victorinix which I also have and work nearly as well.
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This was a wedding gift and the couple absolutely loved it! This starter set of knives is perfect for people to get to "know" Global knives.Save 22% Off
Mercer Cutlery Genesis 5" Forged Utility Knife, Steel/Black
This is by far the very best knife I've ever owned. I treat it like a baby now, only hand wash and never put in dish washer. Can't say enough good about it, maybe the knives I've had in the past weren't good and I thought they were.
with a good grip handle, for all those everyday uses,
for people who do not have large jobs.
I would even cut meat with it besides cut fruit or onions for cooking;
but when parring anything, watch your fingers; I always cut my
fingers with a new knife but the really good ones are worse.
I don't know if the price was right or not;
If I really like something I keep it forever.
And it's High Carbon-No Stain German Steel. Yeah.
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I have Wusthof knives. They are great but the forged line is too heavy for my wrists. I searched and read about knife brands over a period of time, looking for other reputable knives. This utility knife is wonderful. The handle is thick, round and really gives you something to grip onto. It also has a very slightly squishy, rough, non-slip texture which I like the feel of. The blade is paper-cutting sharp out of the package and has been keeping the same sharp edge with honing. Other things about the knife are that the blade is tapered and the weight is mostly in the handle but the blade is light. Less weight in the handle would be good, but I enjoy it so am willing to look beyond that.Read Best Reviews of Mercer Cutlery Genesis 5" Forged Utility Knife, Steel/Black Here
Good balance, well made, my main concern was the NSF certification. Once I received the knife I was very satisfied with it.Want Mercer Cutlery Genesis 5" Forged Utility Knife, Steel/Black Discount?
The sharpness of the blade is good, and it works great for all of those little everyday cooking tasks. It's a good all purpose knife.Save 42% Off
Wusthof Knife Block Set, Classic #8832
I was a vendor in the restaurant business for 10 years and saw that most chefs preferred the Wusthof with the forged steel blade. My wife's hobby is gourmet cooking (much to my delight...I enjoy eating) but she has always used low end cutlery. I bought her this set as a gift. She is totally blown away with the performance of these knives. The right tool for the job makes the job easier with better results. They are used frequently but yet hold their edge. Just follow the manufacturer's direction's for using the steel for best performance. This set is a good value and has all the basic knives you need. The storage block is well made and has room to add knives to your set which we will be doing soon.
MIU France 4-Piece Ceramic Knife Set
I've only had these for a short while, so I don't know how long the edge will last. However, they are very sharp and easy to clean. Decent grips, but wish they were a little larger for easier handling. These are made in China, not France, which is a bit disappointing. Although, I can only blame myself for not researching a little more. The price should also have given away that the origin was not France. Another minor gripe is that they have round tips. This makes sense since ceramic is so brittle, but a sharp tip is sometimes needed. Something to think about before going ceramic, but I think a well rounded kitchen has both steel and ceramic knives.
Update International KGE-08 Stainless Steel Forged Cook's Knife, 8-1/2-Inch
As a gift for one of my staff I purchased this knife. He has one at home that was given him by a family member and he mentioned it a few times so I bought one.It is a heavy knife, but that does enable some smooth cutting and in our American way of knife use effectively bashes through whatever you put in the cutting board. Nice and sharp, but already after just a month or so has dings in the blade. Maybe from mishandling.
Amefa Premier Tokyo 32 Piece Chest Flatware set for 8 people
Really well designed and good value set of flatware, really impressed by the quality of the materials they use and the guarantee means I shouldn't need to replace them any time soon. All in all they look like they should have cost a lot more than I paid so very impressed and would recommend them to anyoneSave 73% Off
Dynatec Expand A Drawer/ Cutlery Tray
This item would have been perfect for my cutlery drawer! Except that in the product description it says this item is "about 16 inches long" when it is actually over 17 inches long.... my kitchen drawer is 16.5 inches long. The other dimensions were true to product.
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This product is exactly as described. It is easy to clean and is, of course, expandable. When the two expandable sides are closed someone who didn't know better probably wouldn't even notice they were there, but of course most people AREN'T going to buy this to keep it closed. I have a very wide but shallow cutlery drawer so I have both sides expanded and still have a couple inches on either side (not normal, I assure you). Some people may only be able to expand both sides an inch or so, but rather than have two small compartments on either side it is better to expand only one side as far as you can so that kitchen utinsels fit more easily.I expect this product to last a long time and will probably buy more, one for one of my desk drawers and all those pens, pencils, highlighters, etc. and I may buy a couple to stack under the sink in my bathroom since there's NOT a lot of room in my bathroom for anything, but of course I have A LOT of makeup, makeup brushes, lotions, sprays, nail polishes, cotton balls, Q-Tips, etc. that could all use some organization.
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This cutlery divider is not bad for the price but I was not impressed with the expansion sides. You simply slide them out to the left or right. The expansion sides have notches at the top and bottom that are supposed to serve as "stops" to set the amount of expansion you want. Unfortunately, these notches are so shallow that they don't hold the position worth a darn. Once you set the size you want, I recommend some white duct tape to hold them in place.Want Dynatec Expand A Drawer/ Cutlery Tray Discount?
What a great product! Cleans easily; fits in the drawer. Can also use in the bathroom to organize things, that skinny drawer in your dresser, and tools and such in the kitchen junk drawer. Silverware trays are so handy. These are quite sturdy and clean up easily.
Silver Parisian Romance Champagne Flutes & Cake Server Set
Beautiful design, nice customized lettering...heavy-weight and high quality! We LOVE this set -it's definitely worth the money as compared with sets in stores like Macy's and JCPenny.
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Dexter-Russell Cook's Knife 10"
I learned about this knife from an article in the NYT by Mark Bittman. It was poorly packaged and arrived with a bent tip. I emailed Amazon, they refunded my money and told me to keep it. I took it down to my shop and re-grounded the point. I own many knives and this is now my favorite. It sharpens easily with a conventional ceramic sharpener. The blade is thin and slices easily through tomatoes to cruciferous veggies. The handle is non-porous and cleans up easily. This blows the barn doors off my fancy and costly knives which require more pampering than my teenage daughter.
A knife Must be:
Quick & Easy to Sharpen. Many expensive knives are miserable to try to sharpen.
Have just a bit of flex to the blade, this helps when crushing garlic, cutting around bones etc.
Dishwasher Safe. I like the white plastic handle very ergonomic and easy to see that it's clean.
A knife must have a good blade design. This 10" size with a bit of a curve to the edge is perfect!
Dexter Russell 10" Cooks Knife Has Everything I require in a knife.
It's also a fantastic value. I have used many knives that cost ten-times as much that weren't half as good. This knife is so good that I take it when I travel.
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I own several knives from this line including another 10" cook's knife that I bought years ago from a kitchen supply store. I love those. Even as I've added much more expensive knives to my collection, my old 10" knife with the white plastic handle is the first one I always reach for.I recently ordered this one as a gift. When it showed up, the thickness of the spine was significantly thinner than the one I bought years ago. I assume the company has changed their design over the years. I wound up keeping it for myself and getting a different knife for the gift.
Now both 10" knives are in the knife block. Even though the handles are identical, I can immediately tell whether I have the old or new one just by how it feels in my hand. I would still reccommend the knife, but be prepared. If you're an old fan of Dexter-Russell, this is a cheaper version of what you bought 10 years ago.
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sharp, solid knife with comfortable grip. given as a gift because I have one of my own that I use regularly.Want Dexter-Russell Cook's Knife 10" Discount?
The knife feels good in my hands. Sturdy, strong, and fairly balanced. I'm thoroughly impressed with the quality of this knife at this price. Will definitely purchase this brand again.
Emerilware by Wusthof 8-Inch Bread Knife
Love Wusthof knives. Excellent quality, sharp cutting. Very comfortable, smooth handle. Not heavy or bulky, slightly curved grip feels good in the hand.
J.A. Henckels International Classic Stainless-Steel Meat Fork
The serving fork is OK quality. But be warned... this fork is NOT made in spain. It is made in China (which is clearly marked on the fork itself).
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Don't be confused fork is not made in Spain as advertised. henckels does not make forks in Spain only knives. The fork is cheap tongs are not sturdy and steel uneven. Not worth the money made in China.Read Best Reviews of J.A. Henckels International Classic Stainless-Steel Meat Fork Here
It is a very thin stamped metal fork. I can flex the tines with one finger. It is definitely not a lifting fork. It is NOT one of J.A. Henckels better quality products. I would keep looking.Recommendation 08-10-2012:
I purchased the Mercer M21046 Genesis Fork from the WEBstaurant Store, one of Amazon's partners. The Mercer fork is made of forged German steel and the price was slightly cheaper. It is everything I was looking for in a fork. It may be described as being 12 inches, but that is the overall length including the handle. It is actually the same size as the Henckels fork. Very nice fork made from forged steel.
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This product is so poor quality, I hesitate to use it for fear of safety. A standard salad or dinner fork is stronger and safer to use. Henckels was a good vendor in my book until I bought this.Save 41% Off
Alaska Ulu Knife and Chopping Bowl Set
I have bought three Ulu knife's (2 as gifts) over the years and my daughter wanted one now that she has her own kitchen. She selected this one from Amazon because she thought it was just like mine. Turns out that the bowl is about 1/2" deep. Mine is more than an 1" and therefore keeps whatever you are chopping captive. We use it for chopping nuts, chocolate, anything you want to be kept captive as well as herbs. I am returning this item and will find a replacement with a deeper bowl shape.
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Having my own Ulu knife, family and friends started coveting it when they saw me in action with it. So I scoured the internet and found it on Amazon.com. The price was very good, the quality excellent and the service from Garter Books in Alaska was great. Given as Christmas gifts, the Alaska Ulu Knife and Chopping Bowl were great hits.Read Best Reviews of Alaska Ulu Knife and Chopping Bowl Set Here
I know most people purchase the item as a display piece. But I use mine. I live in Texas and it is really handy when cleaning game and the chopping board is concave enough that you can really chop fresh herbs. But if you only want to display it, it does have the Alaskan flag that is laser etched (I think, it is definitely not painted). It stays sharp even while cleaning deer. It chops vegetables with ease. My wife likes that it fits in the drawer neatly and is easy to clean and maintain.Want Alaska Ulu Knife and Chopping Bowl Set Discount?
Best knife I've ever used. Love the board with the indent that holds the food. Hope it doesn't get dull. Use it for 3 months and want another one for my summer home.