I have used this product for twenty years.It is as good an oil as a person can buy. The oil doesn't run off the stone. It is also good for cleaning the grit from your sharpening stone(s).I would recommend it to anyone.
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Lansky Sharpeners Honing Oil, 1 oz. Replacement Bottle
I have used this product for twenty years.It is as good an oil as a person can buy. The oil doesn't run off the stone. It is also good for cleaning the grit from your sharpening stone(s).I would recommend it to anyone.
Maxi-Matic ERH-08 Elite Cuisine Can Opener with Removable Cutter Assembly and Knife Sharpener, White
This Can Opener was cheap and I found it perfect for the price paid! It's no big deal but it works fine! I bought it on "PRIME' and I had it in just 20 hours! I wanted a really cheap one that I can use it only maybe once a month. This one has a "Knife Sharpener and Scissor Sharpener" too! I know that this one can't be like more expensive brands like "Black and Decker" or somebody else! Hey I lucked out! I also need a electric one because I have one arm and this opens with ease! Maxi-Matic ERH-08 Elite Cuisine Can Opener with Removable Cutter Assembly and Knife Sharpener, White
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The Ultimate Edge 12 inch Master Chef three sided sharpening steel with three different grit
I had high hopes for this as a quick sharpener that would leave a fine edge. I'd previously used one of their single grit steels and liked it enough to give it as a gift. This one is a tremendous disappointment. I have tried to use the finest grit to get a very sharp finished edge on several knives. I believe that each one came out less sharp then when I started. I find I do not use this tool as I just do not trust it to do the job. A very disappointing purchase.Save 17% Off
Victorinox Tomato Knife, Black Nylon, 4.25 in.
This knife is sharp out of the box and stays sharp. It slices a lime as thin as you want or a sausage package right down to the end without mashing.
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Really, like Nylon handle. Forked wavy blade ideal coring a tomatoes mean it will stay sharp for a long time.Read Best Reviews of Victorinox Tomato Knife, Black Nylon, 4.25 in. Here
If you're looking for a knife to saw through beer cans, this is not it. If you're looking for a knife to saw through wood, this is not it. This is however, a specacular tomato knife. I use it solely for that purpose and it performs perfectly every time. Every tool in your kitchen should have a purpose and place. This one cuts tomatoes with ease and purpose. Use it for other things and you will ruin it. Tomatoes only. Highly recommended if you want perfectly cut tomatoes without crushing them. from thin to thick, this is your knife...it is what it is.Want Victorinox Tomato Knife, Black Nylon, 4.25 in. Discount?
This knife (and all other Victorinox knives I have owned) performs its function perfectly. It is truly dishwasher safe and exhibits no ill effects with repeated washings. It maintains an edge (provided you don't foolishly use it on a glass cutting board) and does it's job well.Save 20% Off
Messermeister 10 Pocket Garnishing Roll, Black
Nice and sturdy roll, however the pockets are a bit small. Barely could get some of the knife handles into the pockets. Or maybe the blade should be inserted into the pocket. When I tried that the tips of the knives protruded through the fabric. Makes it dangerous to insert and remove the tools because of the tight fit.
YOSHIHIRO- Shiroko-Kasumi Kenmuki Sashimi Chef Knife 4.75" 120mm - MADE IN JAPAN
Got this knife to work on eels, but now use it as my everyday, go-to blade. Slicing vegis, small blocked sashimi,makes the work quick and easy. And now I learn that there is a special eel knife shorter handle, longer blade?
And the markets which carried live eels no longer has them, its a holiday thing.
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Victorinox Kitchen Utility Shears with Bottle Opener
I own four (count 'em, four!) pairs of these shears, purchased from other vendors, but am posting a review here to add my voice to the chorus of admiration for this product.I purchased these shears for use in the kitchen, even though they lacked what I thought was the critical feature of take-apart capability, because I was unable to find kitchen shears that otherwise fit the bill. I subsequently found shears that do come apart for cleaning that I prefer to use in the kitchen, but these shears still remain in constant use in many areas of the house.
I keep one pair in my knife block to use in cutting open packaging in the kitchen when food contamination is not an issue; the shears' sharply pointed blade tips make them excellent for dealing with plastic packaging of all types. I keep a pair in my bedroom nightstand, a pair in my desk, and a pair in my car. (It's amazing how often I use them in the car!) I plan to buy another pair to keep in the garage.
The shears are sized for general kitchen use, being neither too large nor too small, and are amazingly lightweight. The handles are extremely comfortable in my average woman-sized hands; they fit either the right or left hand. The blades are sharp and tough; they have a Rockwell hardness score of 55. (See info @ .) The blade action is extremely smooth and the sharp blade tips make the shears useful for a myriad of kitchen tasks. Unfortunately, the danger involved in cleaning these bad boys without being able to separate the blades, and the extreme caution I prefer to take with regard to contamination, rule out general kitchen use for me. But if you're less squeamish than I am on these subjects, go for it.
I own a pair of Shun kitchen shears for meat/poultry trimming and feel that they're the only shears to use for that purpose (see my review at Shun Kitchen Shears), but the Victorinox shears would be excellent for all other jobs in the kitchen or anywhere else in the house, garage, office, shop, RV, etc. They're available from Amazon on their 4-for-3 promotion if you can think of as many uses for them as I did.
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For the price, they are sharp, durable, and fit my average male hand well. Would buy again.Read Best Reviews of Victorinox Kitchen Utility Shears with Bottle Opener Here
My initial impressions were great. The shears were sharp and the handles fit my hand, but then they started to rust at the pivot. I've always hand washed these shears and dried them with paper towels. I've never had any of my knives or shears rust before, so this is a complete surprise. Needless to say, I'm unhappy with this product.Want Victorinox Kitchen Utility Shears with Bottle Opener Discount?
As with all Forschner/Victorinox products I have purchased, what you get is exceptional value and high quality. Simply one of the best product lines in existence.Save 14% Off
Zhen Japanese Steel Hollow Ground Chef's Knife 8" + Paring Knife 5"
I got these knives a short while ago, shipping to Hawaii was prompt. I considered buying the Zhen Damascus knife kits but got lazy and decided not to make the handles by myself from hardwood at this point. So I ordered this pair and the matching 10.5" bread knife for the interim. Excellent products for the price (the Zhen Damascus knives are better but more expensive). The knives I got are very sharp, no doubt about it! Tomatoes etc. slice in half so easily. These knives are contemporarily designed by fusing the blade and handle together as one piece which may be a benefit in the long run? Actually I kind of like the look!
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Light weight one piece construction. Feels nice if a somewhat unsubstantial. Won't replace my Henckel's or Globals, but would be great to throw in a roll and take on vacation.Read Best Reviews of Zhen Japanese Steel Hollow Ground Chef's Knife 8" + Paring Knife 5" Here
I got these for Christmas and they are wonderful. The handles may look strange, but they are designed to fit your hand perfectly. They are well balanced for a confident and comfortable grip. I love how there is NO seam from the blade to the handle as food born pathogens can live in those cracks. The ONLY drawback is the "grip strip" design. They are not needed and I worry about the wear and longevity of such a material. Other than that, I love them to pieces!Want Zhen Japanese Steel Hollow Ground Chef's Knife 8" + Paring Knife 5" Discount?
I just purchased this pair of knives since they are such a good deal -$35 plus 20% off. They also look very cool and modern, and would look very nice with my chef knife collections. I'll have to wait til I receive them to comment on how well they handle. But hey, Japanese Steel, how can you go wrong? :-DSave 20% Off
Swissmar Spachello
I bought this for peanut butter sandwiches. I buy peanut butter from Costco in the huge containers and you cannot reach the bottom without getting peanut butter fingers with a regular knife. This looked interesting. It is long enough to reach the bottom of a large peanut butter or mayo jar. The spreader side works well. The knife side cuts well too but is a bit awkwardly placed. The blade also makes me a bit nervous. It is very sharp. I think if you work with this utensil a bit and get the hang of it then you will be fine. Although I am not sure you save time or effort with this all in one. Maybe I am just a spazz. In retrospect I think I would have opted for just a bigger longer spreader with a silicone edge without the knife edge. It also seems to retain a lot of the peanut butter or mayo on the blade as it is not perfectly flat and smooth. Still a cool product and it is now part of my knife drawer. Which is another problem I wanted to put it in my gadget drawer but the sharp blade prohibits me from putting it there where I root around for stuff.
Chicago Cutlery Belden 15-Piece Block Knife Set
Needed to replace my old knives, which were Oster knives. Hesitated for a while after reading some reviews. Received the knives and started using them the first day. The knives are sharp and easy to handle. The only knife that I really don't care for is the serrated utility knife (5"), I am hoping to find a none serrated knife to match the set. I don't care for serrated because you cannot sharpen them and they are awkward for me to use. Others may have no problem with the serrated knife. The remaining knives are fabulous and the steak knives actually cut not tear. The knives feel solid in your hand to include the steak knives. I don't think anyone would be disappointed in this set.Save 25% Off
The Cheese Knife- Black Handle
Others have said it it doesn't look like much.But it works, and it works better than any other knife on all kinds of cheese (except cottage cheese).
You need less than half the downward pressure that a normal knife requires, so it's good for people with arthritis or for kids.
It would be hard to cut yourself with it.
It leaves both the cheese slice and the remaining block edges smooth.
Cheese will not stick to the blade (except cottage cheese).
And it is dishwasher safe we've had ours for over a year, and it goes into the dishwasher almost daily.
It doesn't look like much, but it sure does work.
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Believe it or not but this bizarre little plastic (Yes, I said Plastic) kitchen tool will be the best cheese knife you'll ever use. It cuts and cuts and cuts and never gums up! Never! It even cuts gooey brownies without sticking. Doesn't look like much but it is hidden treasure!I first came across it hanging with the usual suspects in a Gourmet kitchen tool display featuring traditional cheese knives. It looked flimsy so I passed on it. Then I saw it again in a friend's kitchen and decided to give it a go. I was HOOKED. I tried it on everything including freshly made fudge, and it worked like a charm. Bonus: it can be used in Teflon cake pans, no scratching.
What makes it more successful than the usual cheese knife? You can't see it in the picture, but the blade design is a series of V shapes that sweep the cheese away from the blade surface and allow air to lodge between the blade and the cheese so that only the cutting edge touches the cheese as you press the knife through.
Is it flimsy? No, but you can't go cutting down trees with it. I don't know what it's made of; the promos call it a space-age material. It feels light and smooth and flexes yet it doesn't bend or buckle when pressing through soft and medium cheese. (I don't need it for rock-hard cheese) The handle is comfortable and graspable.
It looks so small, how can it be of much use? True, the blade is only four inches long but because of its cutting prowess it can handle most store sized cheeses. There is a longer version available and I've heard good things about it, but I've had the small one more than four years and it's been plenty.
What should I worry about? Treat it with care. It looks harmless so it's easy to forget it is a KNIFE. The cutting edge is very sharp and should be kept away from fingertips and children. (I managed to sharpen it on a carbide cutter) Keep it away from heat and store it in its sheath or hang it up.
Finally, this is one of those kitchen tools you'll find more and more uses for as you encounter problems to solve. Everyone I have turned on to it loves the thing. It isn't in many stores yet, so keep a lookout if you're a tire kicker who won't buy on-line.
PS: This one is a different color handle but the same great cutting tool as the earlier model.
Happy soft stuff cutting. WM
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When I first opened the package I was surprised to discover this knife is plastic?Do not let the product material dissuade you. This knife cuts through different types of cheeses with precision.
What is unique is that there is no danger in accidentally cutting yourself instead of cheese. Most handy when copious amounts of wine is involved with the cheese slicing.
The cheese does not stick on the side of the blade and you can cut very thin slices with little effort.
Also, this knife is very attractive in appearance when having guests participate in making their own cheese selection.
I recommend this cheese knife for the kitchen and entertaining.
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This is the second cheese knife that I have purchased. Have bought many cheese knives in the past and they never worked like this one. It is great!!Save 10% Off
John Boos 12-Inch Round Maple Cutting Board with Feet
This does not take up a lot of counter space but is a perfect size for everyday use. I leave mine on the counter all the time. It is heavy and does not move around. I would purchase this as a gift for someone.....it is that nice.
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This butcher chopping block is good quality wood, however the feet are attached to the body with metal screws.Good craftsmen NEVER use hardware when they can use dowels to join wood.
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EZ-DUZ-IT Deluxe Can Opener with Black Grips
If you liked the old USA made Swing-Away can openers, this is the one you want! After buying junk chinese knock off can openers for the past few years that have to be replaced after using them a few times, I searched everywhere for an old Swing Away brand can opener like the ones that used to last a lifetime but they too are now made in China and after a few uses, will become worthless. After searching, I found the EZ-Duz-It brand can opener that is made right here in the USA using all quality components, right down to the tool hardened cutting wheel and gears. There have been no hick-ups on any can, large or small, that I have tried this on. It grips the can and smoothly cuts it perfectly all the way around without ever getting off track or chewing up the can edge. It's so good, that I ordered three just in case because finding quality like this is more of an exception rather than a rule now days. A word of caution, like any fine cutting tool, I would not recommend placing it in the dishwasher.
These are made in the same plant as the originals. These ARE the originals.
I got the extra padded handle model and it's very nice. Works great, just like the ones we remember from our childhood.
I'd buy another one. When this one wears out in another 30 years.
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Well, if you are reading this, then you are looking for an opener in this price range. This IS THE ONE. Very well built, opens everything large and small, a total quality product. Stay away from the swing-a-way stuff, Chinese junk now.How this can be less than 5 stars is beyond me. I mean some complain of comfort of a can opener, or a smell of the grips??? This takes less than 5 seconds to open a can of veggies and a grip smell, it smelled "new", not bad at all, but this is really really really nit-picky for $7
USA made, they are not kidding!!!
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I have had many can openers in the last 10 years, due to the fact that they were all pieces of junk and they ALL were ready to go into the trash within a short period of time. Most needed to be trashed immediately. I could tell that this one was superior to the rest as soon as I took it out of the package. It feels solid and heavy,unlike all of the others that I wasted my money on. This one is well made. It actually goes around the entire top of the can with ease and without skipping! IT WORKS like a can opener should. Finally!!!This can opener actually does what it is suppose to do, and does it well, with little effort on my part. I have arthritis in my fingers, using this opener helps me, I can open a can without struggle and pain. I no longer have to call on my husband for assistance with opening cans!
I love this can opener! I am sorry that I did not find this brand of can opener years before now and it is made in the USA! I will never buy another brand and as a matter of fact, I intend to order another one for my mother-in-law now.
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Made in USA! Because the long popular Swing-Away brand is now made in China, I switched to the Ez-Duz-It brand made in the St. Louis, MO area. Beautiful product highly recommended.Save 25% Off
Kyocera Revolution Series 5-1/2-Inch Santoku Knife and Y Peeler Set
I already owned the 5.5 pink knife and loved it. It's the knife I grab about 98% of the time for everyday use, and I cook a lot. Sometimes I get in the 'zone' and don't use my brain. You canNOT use any ceramic knife for hard or frozen foods. The knife comes with a leaflet that fully explains the do's and don'ts. I knew better but didn't do that and the blade snapped in a big chunk. This was totally my careless stupidity. I loved this knife so much I bought this set right away, with the peeler, at a better price I originally bought just the knife. I see this is available in white, black, or pink handle. I like the pink handle b/c it shows up easily in the drawerful of knives and utensils. No hunting for it, I want it at the ready. It feels comfortable in the hand. The knife never needed sharpening in all the 5 yrs I owned it. So if you just don't try to cut a frozen piece of ginger with it like I did, it will last you a long time.
We all know that tomato skins aren't thick but hard to cut thru with a dull knife. This knife sliced them up effortlessly!
Based on one week's worth of cutting I can confidently state that this will be my sharpest knife for years. And, who cares if they are pink?? Buying them this way, as a set, is very economical.
Again, watch your fingers because these ceramic blades are extremely sharp.
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This set is beautiful, nicely packaged and arrived in a very timely fashion! The knife is nice, sharp and light. The peeler is a must if u have one of those old hand peelers!Read Best Reviews of Kyocera Revolution Series 5-1/2-Inch Santoku Knife and Y Peeler Set Here
This was my first ceramic knife, and it is with great sadness that I report after several months that unless I'm cutting something frozen or with bones, my myriad of Henckel knives are now gathering dust. I still love them, but when I need a sharp knife, I reach right past them to the ceramic wonder.Want Kyocera Revolution Series 5-1/2-Inch Santoku Knife and Y Peeler Set Discount?
I like this knife so much. The pink color is so cute and the quality is excellent, but the white color is too pale. Somehow, the peeler's angle is a little bit strange and not so easy to use.Save 23% Off
Jean Dubost Laguiole 3-piece Cheese Knives Corkscrew Set--Ivory Handles
I am almost embarrassed to admit how many Laguiole cheese sets I've acquired, but suffice to say that I am hooked. And for good reasons in my opinion.First, compulsive personality aside, this set is exceptionally well crafted. Consider that a run-of-the-mill cheese knife set that is mass produced in an Asian factory is probably going to retail for about the same twenty-six bucks this is going for at the time of this review. Granted, some of the materials will probably be identical, and perhaps the craftsmanship will be close to the untrained eye. But there is something to be said for tradition, and this set was made in accordance with a longstanding tradition of pride and craftsmanship in Thiers France.
Second, the design and balance of any Laguiole utensil or instrument is unique to that brand. The reason I included 'instrument' is I have a Laguiole made fountain pen too! There is something about the shape and curves that seems to magically distribute the weight of these knives and corkscrew. It is that characteristic that fuels my addiction.
Another nice touch for every genuine Laguiole product is the wood box in which it ships. The box itself is nothing particularly special. Just wood with a cutout for each utensil. But it is almost a tradition to ship their products in such a box, and the box comes in handy in organizing your utensils in a drawer. There is no top there never is (at least for the sets I own).
This makes a perfect gift, or a no-nonsense cheese and wine set that was designed to be used instead of displayed.
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Global G-19 - 11 inch, 27cm Flexible Fillet Knife
We were in the market for a flexible fillet knife of the "chef's knife" style, as opposed to the hunting style thin, crescent ones (that are often serrated and smaller). Global is a name brand manufacturer of stamped knives, so we decided to give this a try. *I had also seen this knife in the hands of many a sous chef on Iron Chef and thought that should be a good indicator for its quality.Apart from the commendable construction, the blade is in fact extremely flexible, and the knife itself is super light. If you are tearing into a large salmon, or meat, it is nice to be able to smoothly glide the knife's edge along without ever really feeling it in your hand. It has done an great job at holding its edge, and of course if you do sharpen it you will want to use a whetstone or send it to be done properly.
You should be aware that this is longer than a 10 inch chef's knife, and therefore may not fit in many knife blocks. We purchased the Wusthof 35 Slot Storage Block, Cherry that works wonderfully with it. A magnet strip would also work nicely (or a drawer).
Perfect for filleting. We still use our 10 inch chef's knife and YOSHIHIRO Hammered Damascus Japanese chef Knife Usuba /Vegetable Knife 6.3" 160mm MADE IN JAPAN knife for most day to day work, but in a pinch this would be a worthy substitute for most kitchen chores.
Pros:
-Quality Construction
-Light
-Flexible blade
-Very long, providing smooth gliding separation
-Holds a keen edge
Cons:
-Not cheap
-Global handle (you will love it, or hate it. we love it.)
-Long so it doesn't fit easily in a knife block, but fine on a magnet
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J.A. Henckels Bamboo Knife Storage Block
Well balanced and attractive knife holder. Much safer to put knives in a sturdy knife holder than loose in a drawer. Especially like that it is bamboo. Sustainability of bamboo is always good.
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The Zwilling J. A. Henckels Four Star ll series of knives fit perfectly in this unit. This size is a perfect fit in my kitchen.Read Best Reviews of J.A. Henckels Bamboo Knife Storage Block Here
When I first saw this item, it made me wonder.... Does bamboo grow in Germany? I am not sure if it does?? I can say that this Henckels bamboo knife block is of excellent quality, good design, well-made, and has good features. Additionally, since it is made of bamboo, it has a smaller carbon footprint, or sustainability. These are somewhat obtuse words to indicate that bamboo, in comparison to traditional wood knife block materials, grows quicker, and can be harvested with less environmental impact than our diminishing world supplies of wood, since bamboo is a grass, not a tree. I am quite satisfied with the product.Want J.A. Henckels Bamboo Knife Storage Block Discount?
This is expensive and doesn't have slots for steak knives. I got a more useful one that does and at half the price at a local department store.Save 20% Off
Furi Rachael Ray 7" Edgy Santoku Knife
The knife feels very solid in the hand and is extremely sharp. Works well for chopping and dicing. I also like the way it slices cheese.
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My dad accidentally chipped the first knife by hacking away at bone! I immediately ordered a replacement. Can't function without this all-around, everyday task knife. I use it for everything. I got rid of all my other knives. I only kept a small paring knife and a large serrated knife for bread and bagels. Otherwise, this is the bees knees! :)Read Best Reviews of Furi Rachael Ray 7" Edgy Santoku Knife Here
Bought the 5" style last year for my mother-in-law and gave her this 7" style this year. She was ecstatic because the knife is so well balanced and comfortable to use. The red handle makes it easy to find in the knife rack and also on the counter top. She thinks it is safer because of the red handle because you always know where to pick it up.Want Furi Rachael Ray 7" Edgy Santoku Knife Discount?
Bought this knife for my son. He is collecting all of Rachael Rays knives. Thank you for sending so promptly at Christmas time.
Messermeister San Moritz Elite 4-Inch Petite Chefs Knife
I just purchased the Elite 4" Petite Chefs Knife to add to my Messermeister set. I used to use Henkels but I have found the finer ergonomic design and metal quality noticeably better with Messermeister. The Henkels has lost quality as it cuts quality chasing the mass market. Messermiester really pays attention to details and using them tells the difference. The Elite design is more contemporary and looks better to my eye than the usual two rivet design. There is an excellent selection of most all popular types of knives and accessories available. Amazon sells only some of them. The Messermeisters do not stain and are very easy to clean. The factory printing does not wear off which keeps the cutlery looking fresh. Highly recommended.Save 37% Off
Now Designs Kitchen Towel Ripple - Indigo
love this item. have others at home. really absorbent. wish this came in a bathsheet. i've said all i need to about this item.
Heard about these on TV's Cook's Country...a show (as well as America's Test Kitchen) my wife and I both love. These towels were reviewed and our interest was piqued...and so we thought we'd try a couple. They were promptly shipped. I have yet to try one but my wife indicates they're the best kitchen towel she's ever used. Highly absorbent and doesn't just push the water around on whatever it is you are drying. They're 100% cotton, not microfiber, and come in some attractive colors. We bought two of these and by the time shipping was added the tab was close to $25.00. That seems like a lot (to me) for a couple of kitchen towels...but we'll probably order a couple more...so go figure.