These knives are excellent! So sharp and work well on everything I have used them on. I will absolutely buy more!! Thanks!
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4" 4 Inch Chef's Knife Kitchen Knife Fruit Knife Ceramic Knife Utility Knife (AVW004-R)
These knives are excellent! So sharp and work well on everything I have used them on. I will absolutely buy more!! Thanks!
Color Coated Santoku Knife
I got this as a gift for my husband and he really likes it! The knife is really sharp and cuts through fruits and vegetables very easily. It's not really an issue but the knife is fairly small and probably works better for smaller hands. Would recommend this knife.
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I ordered this for my wife after she used one on a visit to our friends in Arizona. Perfect tool to slice tomatoes for sandwiches. Smooth cuts without crushing the tomato makes thin slices a breeze!This is a fantastic knife! I must admit that I have become a total Pampered Chef snob in the last six months or so as everything is just so worth the price. This item is no exception. It is the perfect size and works wonderfully. I have just ordered an extra one as my husband gets cross if our current one is in the dishwasher when he "needs" it.
Messermeister Chantry Sharpener-Plum
I've used a Chantry sharpener for 20+ years with great results.Just a few strokes and your knives are sharp again.This model,although it looks the same,is different.The sharpening rods on my old one rolled when you pulled a blade through the notch.These do not.So far I am not pleased with this unit,but I'll try it a few more times before I go back to the Chef's Choice electric completely.It always gets my knives razor sharp.Kitchen,hunting or tactical.
Messermeister Park Plaza Chef's Knife
Friend taught me to chop using this knife. It was comfortable in my hand and I was able to chopped easily
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PROS:This is a good general-use knife and is sharp enough to chop most vegetables and meats... It also has a pretty good and comfy handle.
Easy to resharpen and remove dings on a whet stone due to soft metal.
CONS:
Very flimsy and soft metal is used in the knife's construction. I have seen this knife's blade dent because of cutting a simple thing such as a prailine (which a standard Whustof or Henkels would not do for not much more money).
OVERALL:
This is absolutely an ameture housewife knife. NOT good for industrial work at all. It is, though, a decent "back-up" knife if there is something to hack-up that you dont want your more expsneive knives (assuming the reader works in an industrial kitchen) to touch or possibly get damaged.
My advice, pay an extra 20 bucks and buy a low-mid range Whustof or Henkels... something that is not stamped steel and has a full tang.
I hope this helps.
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Norpro KLEVE 7 Inch Cleaver
I do not need a cleaver all that often, so I did not want to pay a lot of $$$$.The Norpro is nicely balanced, plenty sharp, and has the feel of a quality product.
The handle is fitted very well. I am 100% satisfied with this cleaver.
If you are ordering a cleaver, know what you are after. This is for heavy duty
cutting through racks of ribs for example. If you want one for vegetables and fine
work like you see Asian chefs using, you want a much lighter and much sharper
vegetable type cleaver.
The Norpro Kleve 7" cleaver is a very good quality cleaver that is sharp enough to chop ribs, chop steaks, chop chicken through bones, and chop chops(but not chopsticks, LOL).
its ergonomic handle makes the hand less fatigued and it's heavy enough to let the gravity do its work vs using too much of one's energy.
it's not ideal for chopping and slicing delicate and stringy vegetables such as scallions(spring onions)or trying to fine chop(and slice) or mince vegetables for it will not chop all the way through EASILY especially for those less trained in the art of chopping, slicing, and dicing
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****DEEP SLICING REVIEW**** (more details)
1) Sharpness:
The Norpro cleaver is sharp enough to do heavy duty chopping. It does a fine job chopping through bones and ribs and chickens.
Sometimes, I like to make a pre-cut before I start chopping and the Norpro is not sharp enough to make an incision through the meat by itself without applying some force. But it does a good job chopping thick meats and veggies (such as taters).
The blade is not sharp enough to cut through vegetables such as spring onions or celeries without using more effort than an Asian Cleaver or a sharper cleaver or knife.
In other words, if one was to look for an all around sharp cleaver, this is not the one that is designed to cut through a steel can, then ribs, then parsley.(Joking about the steel can, of course, of course)
2) the handle:
The handle is VERY comfortable and ergonomic. That makes a difference if you have a big family or like to throw parties. The fatigue factor can set in when one is chopping for a lot of people, trust me.
3) The blade:
it is heavy enough to let one use more gravity than one's own force/energy to chop. Making it less work for one. However, it CAN get heavy (but the ergonomic handle DOES help).
The blunt edge is thicker; making it ideal to tenderize meat (if one doesn't want to switch between a tenderizer and a cleaver) when using the straight down motion. The radius at the corner doesn't make it ideal to tenderize meat if one is used to 90 degree corners. But that goes back to each user's preference.
The FLAT of the blade isn't "wide" enough to do some of those tricks COMFORTABLY that one sees on TV(such as when Yan Can Cook uses the flat of the blade to smash through garlic). It CAN do it, but not as good as the cleaver with wider blades.
My mom is Chinese and she loves her Chinese Cleaver, those are wider and she uses it to smash them garlic with ease.
I can smash garlic with the Norpro, but the garlic tends to fly out from under the blade thus making me having to look for it half the time.
The sharp edge of the blade has a slight curve toward the handle. Making it close to a "rock" and "chop"
This is different from other cleavers that are STRAIGHT at the sharp edge.
The difference here is the straight chopping down motion. Some chefs and folks like to chop straight down without using the slicing motion.
When the sharp edges are straight, they can cut all the way through with the straight down motion. With the Norpro, a straight down motion will NOT chop anything all the way through. One would have to "rock and chop" it.
this blade's sharpness as well as it's curved blade do not make it ideal for those that like to chop straight down or slice fine, delicate veggies as well as making more precise cuts on more delicate incisions that is sometimes required. It CAN be done, don't get me wrong, but more effort would have to be used than a sharper knife/cleaver.
But if one likes to "rock and chop" using a swinging motion, they will enjoy this blade.
4) Quality and misc.:
The quality of this blade really surprised me. For the price, it really is designed VERY well. It arrived in a handsome box (if one was to give this as a present, it doesn't come in those cheesy plastic bags with a plain cardboard box.
I recommend this cleaver for those that are just starting to want to use a cleaver but don't want to pay a high price.
If one is looking for one of those all-around cleavers, this may not be what they would be looking for.
So start shopping and start chopping! LOL
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Got this product in March 2011, I thought that it was sturdy and well made. By June 2011 this items handle broke chopping a chicken bone. The handle which feels like it is one piece with the blade, turned out to be hard plastic incased in rubber which split in half. Could have been quite dangerous also. If you're looking for a reliable cleaver this is not it.Read Best Reviews of Norpro KLEVE 7 Inch Cleaver Here
u see that metal part at the bottom of the handle? u think that's connected to the knife? WRONG !!!!!!!! cant believe they decided to cut back just for that small piece of metal. its plastic in the middle !!! u use the knife for making blows to a piece of meat w/ bones ! maybe its planned so it will break . i dont know. well mine is broken.Want Norpro KLEVE 7 Inch Cleaver Discount?
Great performance for primary use, which was cutting poultry. Today, a huge weakness made itself very apparent after the "Handles are made of ABS plastic, the highest grade of plastic" decided to snap in the middle of a cutting session. No warranty of any kind I could find here or on the Norpro website. I would choose another cleaver for these two reasons, plastic handle and no warranty!Save 14% Off
Bullet AK47 Ice Cube Tray
This product is EXTREMELY deceiving. The actual mold is very small and it's hard as hell to get the bullets (which are as wide as a wooden pencil) out because they crack. The bullets aren't big at all, maybe 1/8th the size of a normal ice cube.STAY AWAY!
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The product does not work as described; the tray is flimsy and does not give you anything that resembles the sellers pictures. The bullets will likely freeze together because the case will not seal properly. Pair this terrible product with worse shipping and you have a completely negative experience on your hands.Read Best Reviews of Bullet AK47 Ice Cube Tray Here
I bought these about a year and a half ago for my husband who is big time into hunting. The idea is cute...but the product just doesn't work. The bullets break when you take them out of the mold...and the few that don't break don't actually look like bullets. They look like long slivers of ice. I paid way more than they cost on Amazon...so unfortunately I am extra disappointed. I paid way too much...and the product doesn't work.Want Bullet AK47 Ice Cube Tray Discount?
This shape is great for what my son needs to use it for...a narrow necked vase-like bottle that needs ice cubes, and the shape is just as advertised. The problem is that the top and the bottom of the mold do not keep together very well. Once I fill it with water and put the lid on, water drips out as I carry it to the freezer, because the top does not lock down tightly. It must be kept perfectly level (which is difficult to do in my freezer), or it will lose enough water to affect the shape of the ice. Except for that little glitch, the shape comes out as advertised, and freezing time is very quick.Save 82% Off
Rada Cutlery Paring Pair Gift Set, Knife Plus Sharpener 3 Pc Boxed Set, Made in USA, Aluminum Handl
The knives are fantastic!!!! I love them. The sharpener that came with them is excellent and keeps my knives super sharp!! I highly recommend Rada Cutlery!
FYI from the maker's website Rada Cutlery is proudly manufactured in Waverly, Iowa. Rada Mfg. Co. has been making kitchen knives and utensils since 1948. Rada blades are hand sharpened for a razor sharp edge. They are made of surgical quality T420 high carbon stainless steel and hollow ground to ensure a precision concave surface for maximum edge retention. Lifetime Guarantee: "Rada Mfg. Co. will replace any product manufactured by our company returned to us due to defects in materials or workmanship."
Gourmet Settings Treble Clef 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4
I've had this flatware for several years now. The quality is lovely. Heavy weight pieces yet comfortable to use. I love the pattern; it is unique and works well casually or formally. After years of running through the dishwasher it still looks great.
Recently I picked up the serving set, and don't miss the cocktail forks, spreader knives, and tiny spoons (all which I use for serving) they are a real bargain here at Amazon.
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I fell in love with this set when I saw some of the pieces in a local restaurant. Reasonably affordable, considering what you're getting --a truly unique collection of flatware. It's a rare visitor who doesn't marvel at its sleek design and whimsical touch. Just one word of warning: if you don't have a dishwasher, and you are an "air dryer" like I am, be sure to dry the pieces with the stems in the air. Otherwise, they will start to develop slight rust because water gets trapped in the swirly part (which has a matte, NOT STAINLESS finish!). This is not a complaint, but rather a warning, as the problem is easily avoided by keeping the stem out of standing water.Read Best Reviews of Gourmet Settings Treble Clef 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4 Here
This product is a handsome addition to any table setting. The cutlery has a substantial feel in the hand. I am quite glad I purchased the product.Want Gourmet Settings Treble Clef 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4 Discount?
My husband and I registered for the Pottery Barn Fiddlehead flatware when we got married 10 years ago. To my horror, a spoon got thrown away at Thanksgiving a few years ago. Pottery Barn stopped making these and they have no way to get replacements, so I assumed I'd never replace the spoon. When I saw these, I figured they were worth a shot, especially at 1/3 of the Pottery Barn price. I am thrilled to report that the two sets of flatware look identical.These are oversized, as one reviewer noted, which might be a downfall, unless you're trying to match a Pottery Barn set, in which case they are the perfect size. As a bonus, this line also makes a variety of serving pieces (Pottery Barn only had a 2-piece serving set), as well as a line of mini forks, spoons and knives which I bought for appetizers and condiments.
I am completely pleased with this set. It looks much more expensive than it really is, and it matches my current set perfectly. I love the look of these pieces, and I am very glad that I gave them a try.
Gorham Valcourt Stainless Flatware 5 Piece Place Setting
I've had Gorham Valcourt Stainless Flatware for almost 20 years now, and they still look the same as they did the first time I used them. The pattern is attractive; it gives just a little decor but doesn't detract from the rest of the table decor. The aspect I most like is that the pieces are sturdy. If you like small, lightweight flatware, don't buy these, but if you want flatware with substance that will last, this is the set for you!
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Masahiro 14912 MVH - 10 inch Chef's Knife
This is a solid knife. I bought this one plus the 7 inch chef's knife for my wife. We enlisted the help of a professional chef to compare these against the Shun knives. To find the full review with videos of the two knives facing off (there's also a video of the Shun 1000/6000 grit whetstone) just Google "TrekAdvisor Masahiro" and it should come up.Save 16% Off
Schmidt Brothers Cutlery, SCIDBSS, Downtown Block, Wood Display Block with Metal Base
Arrived with broken plexyglass. Magnet is weak and does not hold the knives fast.Thinner profile ones retreat into the bowing, thin glass and the entire assembly has to be eptied and turned around. Terrible.
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I'm not sure about the quality of the block, but it's interesting that the one I just bought (which was used from Amazon Warehouse) that said the condition was good came with the plexiglass corner by the screw cracked off. I'm thinking the review above me that described the same situation resulted in the buyer returning it and then they resold it to me!! I'm returning it today, the day I received it. So disappointing because it seemed so attractive and a good knife solution for a tight ledge in my kitchen.This a nice looking, sturdy knife rack of an unusual design. When I received the package I was very pleased with the design, but very disappointed in the assembly quality. The two plastic sides are meant to parallel the central wood block, but on mine they were bowed out in the center, the anchoring screws were askew and some were not screwed tight.I was so disappointed that I returned the block for a replacement, only to find the same problem with the second. I again returned it and when the third arrived, it too was poorly assembled. I gave up.
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I bought this would block thinking it would be a nice edition to my kitchen, but when the first one arrived, it was cracked by one of the screws. I gave the brand the benefit of doubt and exchanged it for a 2nd one which arrived not cracked. However, a few weeks later, the plastic sides started to warp out. At that point, I had threw out all the packaging and figured I can deal with the warping. It's now been 7 months and the magnetic wooden center is actually losing its metal attraction, so parts of it can't even hold up the knifes I have in there. I don't recommend this product to anyone. I'm very upset to have wasted so much money on this product.Save 6% Off
Icel Portugal 8-inch Chefs Knife Black Handle
I love chef's and cook's knives, and I was intrigued by this knife..particularly because of the price. I purchased it out of curiousity more than anything else. I didn't believe I could buy a decent knife for this price. Well, I am happy to report that this is a great knife. I have been using it ever since I received it, and I love the feel and the weight of it. Unbelievable knife for the price. Trust me.
Shun DMS400 Classic 4-Piece Steak-Knife Set
These knives are fantastic but beware of the company shipping them. The Knife Store is company that ships this particular item (for Amazon) right now and they no longer carry these knives. Instead, when you order the classic knives you get the identical ones with the stainless steel handles... If these are the first Shun knives you're ordering... no biggie... but if you're trying to complete a collection just be aware that they won't contact you before shipping the wrong knives so you'll have to deal with the return process if you want to fix it.
But if you paid for a wood handle set and get a steel handle set, you HAVE BEEN CHEATED. Search for:
shun stainless handle steak knives
...and you will see that many places offer the stainless handel set for as little as $199. Wood handle sets cost way more, and if you paid for the wood handle set and got stainless steel, absolutely get your money back and raise hell with the merchant.
Once again I stress that the knives themselves -whether stainless handle or wood -deserve five stars
But ONLY if that is what you paid for.
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No doubt beautiful set of knives. Only beef I have is that the received item does not match the product description. The photos and the product description clearly state that the knives are accompanied by a wooden gift box. Unfortunately, neither my original or replacement set came with the box. I've since spoken to Amazon and they will make changes to the product description.Read Best Reviews of Shun DMS400 Classic 4-Piece Steak-Knife Set Here
Normally I don't write reviews, but I was so impressed by these knives. Every time you cut something it feels like you're cutting into butter, its that sharp. I would definitely recommend these to all my friends and family.Want Shun DMS400 Classic 4-Piece Steak-Knife Set Discount?
These are everything I expected. Beautiful, impressive, and cut through meat like butter. Hands down the best steak knives I've used.Save 40% Off
Tuftop Coffee Time Cutting Board
I love this little board ... but it is little. I thought I was getting one a bit larger so was surprised when this one came in the mail. I looked back at the description and it was the correct size ... my bad that I thought it was bigger. Kept it anyways ... goes great in our kitchen.
Next Day Gourmet Hightower Flatware, Oyster/Cocktail Fork 12 per case, 12/BX
The turnaround time for receipt of this item was unbelievable. I have been searching for pistol handle stainless for some time and was so delighted, but not surprised to find it on Amazon.
16" Knife Wall Magnet
This product is great. It's very strong and holds my global knives very well. It's also very easy to install. Took me 5 minutes or less.
For half the price I'd add a star. It is much prettier than the magnetic strip I've got in my kitchen now, even if it isn't more functional. I'm sure it looks striking with Global knives (all those dots). But there are other nice-looking strips that cost a whole lot less.
I use my magnetic strip for spatulas and scissors. This one would work very well for those, but it seems a shame to spend so much for a stylish spatula holder. For my knives (Hattori very sharp, very beautiful, and expensive) I ended up buying a Magna Pro knife block (Messermeister sells them). It's a free-standing quarter-circle wedge of wood with magnets inside. It holds ten knives, and when I have to slide one against it, it slides against wood, not metal. If I'm careless or distracted as I put away a knife, it smacks into wood, not metal. It doesn't hold knives quite as tightly as the Global magnetic strip, but it still holds them firmly, it cleans easily, and it has the hygienic open-air storage advantages of a magnetic strip. It looks much nicer and can be had for just $25 more than the Global strip (I found it online for $129 full retail is more like $180, and still a better buy than the Global strip, in my opinion). It holds two more knives and you can move it around to be handy to your workspace.
The Global magnetic strip knife holder is an attractive and solid product. I just don't think that it's good enough for that $104 price, and those dimples don't add $60 worth of pretty. But pretty is in the eye of the beholder. If you really want your magnetic strip to coordinate with your Global knives and price is no object, then go for it. It will do the job very well indeed.
Cuisine de France 15-Piece Cutlery Set
Ok, so I don't have this specific block. The block that I have is still cuisine de france but I think I have more knives with mine. These knives are wonderful. It's a strong, sharp blade. The steak knives are serated. The bread knife is serated, but the rest of them are not. We've used ours in the dishwasher ever since we got them (like 5 years ago or longer) and it hasn't harmed them in any way, they still look like new. No rust spots. I would recommend this set to anyone.
Pros:
-just like the knife rack that grandma had in her house
-makes an apartment with 4 guys look classier (kind of?)
-Comes with everything you could need
-bunch of steak knives
-wood block is nice
Cons:
-not a single one of the non-serrated blades is sharp
-I'm still not sure how to handle a hand sharper
Overall, I'm ok with the purchase since I wasn't about to spend $200 on a set. If I were to do it again, I'd probably just buy one or two nice knives and get a set of steak knives from IKEA (although I've used a steak knife maybe once).
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This 15 piece set is great. Very sharp knifes love them. I added two pics above to show that a couple of things are different than the pic Amazon has uploaded.1. The sharpener does not have silver parts on the handles. So no more moveable parts as a previous reviewer mentioned.
2. The scissors have a little red on them.
3. The name brand added to the block is now a subtle clear embossment (not bold and black.)
Don't throw away the box that the set comes in until you either read or remove the portion on the lid that describes how to use the "Sharpening Steel." If anyone needs the instructions. I could add them here.
Pro:
* Knives so Sharp
* Not made in China like so many of the other sets.
* Love having the scissor so handy to cut open a bag of frozen vegetable, etc.
I almost didn't buy this because of the earlier poor reviews, but I know from my earlier Cuisine de France steak knife purchase how sharp this set should be. So I felt compelled to spend time to leave a review so that Amazon will continue to sell exceptional products as this one. And I don't want prospective knife set buyers to be afraid to purchase Cuisine de France Cutlery Set. I would buy this set again as a gift too.
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Here's the pros:These are fairly heavy knives, balanced, and made not to come apart, which is good for the price. The block is nice and I really do like the steak knives and the bread knife, which are all serrated (although my BF was complaining that the steak knives are dull, I've used them several times and didn't see that as an issue), but the other items in the set have issues.
Cons:
The scissors have very small finger holes in the handles which means, depending on the size of your hands, you may be able to fit 2 fingers in them without getting stuck. They are nice and sharp though and cut well, just not comfortable to use.
The sharpening steel, the handle is loose, and you can only tighten it so far as it seems stripped. But it keeps loosening back up.
The smooth edge knives are dull, like trying to cut something with a butter knife or the edge of a spoon. When I first got these, I tried using my original sharpener that always worked well on my old knives, and I also used the sharpening steel that came with these, and neither made a difference. I was trying to slice celery and I had to push down on the back of the blade to get it to cut through it. That just shouldn't happen. So, this morning, having a little more time, I spent no less than 10 minutes sharpening each non-serrated knife, using celery as my test and comparing them to my old non-serated knives (not even freshly sharpened, that have been in the dishwasher multiple times). After 10 minutes of sharpening these, these STILL can't cut through a piece of celery! And these have NEVER gone through the dishwasher! It's not tough celery, as my old knives made short work of it! I don't know why you can't sharpen these things, it's beyond me? Never seen anything like it. Since a friend of ours knows a guy who owns a store that sharpens knives (we will get a substantial discount), that's our next attempt, but I don't hold much hope. Either way, you should NOT have to take brand new knives to be professionally sharpened. There's something wrong there. But aside from that, they are solid knives for the price, as long as you don't need sharp knives, you'll be good. I'm thinking the person who owned a set of this brand of knife, whose review I based my purchase on, may have had a higher quality set, as most manufacturers do have different quality items, either that, or she's never had a sharp knife so these seem OK to her? I'm less than impressed, and at this point, I REALLY wish I could return these and try a different set from a different maker. Can't do too much worse than these, IMO...
Got them back from the professional shapener and although they are sharper, they still are not as sharp as my old ones, so please, even professional sharpening can't get these things sharp, do NOT waste your money...
And, now for the kicker, I've had these only 2 months and one of the knives is beginning to rust. None have gone through the dishwasher, although I don't know why I'm worried about it with a product of this quality.
Since we had disposed of the packaging and missed Amazon's return window, I contacted the maker. They told me they would gladly replace them, if I paid to ship them back. It's going to cost at least half the purchase price to ship them back, and then what will they send me, another set of dull knives that will not sharpen? So, if you do buy these, and aren't happy with them, return them through Amazon immediately...
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I bought this set from Bed Bath and Beyond. Right off the bat the set was great, and I loved the variety of knives that came with it. My only complaints are that the knives go dull way too quickly, and take WAY too long to sharpen. I don't have time to sit for 10 minutes per knife every two weeks. Second, I lost the kitchen shears, which I loved, and cannot find another pair of this brand sold separately. My third, and final complaint, I think the Santoku knife could be just a little longer. Other than that, the set is great and does the job.Save 42% Off
Wüsthof 2-Stage Knife Sharpener
This sharpener works extremely well on all my knives and is very easy to use. It does not require that you maintain a twenty degree angle it does it for you. Also it doesn't require oil or water. You just swipe the blade through a few times and that's it. It's truly perfect.
After passing my knives through a few times, the sharpness was back. No fuss, no muss. Easy to hold when placed on the counter and no angle to figure out.
The only down side is that there are no instructions or advice included. I don't know if this should be used every time I want to sharpen my knives or just occasionally. Also, I question whether I am sharpening my scissors correctly since I had to figure it out on my own. Perhaps the Wusthof Web site has more information. Otherwise, it is great.
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I have been using honing stone and I am also proud for being able to sharpen all my knives with the stone (except for the serrated ones). Then I gave this thing a try and wow ! it works, consistently and with ease. When using a honing stone, it is hard to maintain the correct edge angle, and this device takes the guess work out. A friend of mine thinks his buck knife is sharp until he reset the edge with Wustof's stage 1 carbide edger and then hone it with the stage 2 ceramic sharpener. Then he was surprised with how his "new" knife shred paper like razor. Then we tried with the scissors and learned that the specially shaped slot should prevent one from inserting the scissors in a wrong way (right handed vs. left handed scissors). Quality is great. Comes with non-slip padding on the grip as well as several other sides so you can grip it and hold in down on the counter top in several positions/ways steadily.Downside is that it is a bit pricey. There are cheaper ones out there which I believe would work similarly but would probably lack the little quality touches here and there.
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you wanna be a hotshot, get a whetstone and go to culinary academy. BUT, if you want a simple, durable, inexpensive, very effective knife sharpener, bingo! i advise against some 20 lb., overly complex, electric thigamajig. REMEMBER...with many sharpeners, manual, electric, whatever, including this one, they have a coarse slot and a fine slot. use coarse only when your knives are REALLY dull; it removes a lot of metal and restores the edge, but overuse will result in your hatori santuko or sabatier becoming an icepick. use the fine slot mostly. and sharpening steels look and sound cool, but they don't sharpen...they remove tiny imperfections and burrs as a final step. love this product.Want Wüsthof 2-Stage Knife Sharpener Discount?
While sharpening the first knife on this, one of the ceramic rods began to rotate. By the second knife it was really spinning around, and squeaking. I don't think this is supposed to happen for one, it would asymmetrically hone the blade. But I don't know for sure, because Wüsthof didn't reply to my email question about it.Well, that problem could be fixed with a bit of superglue. But I really shouldn't have to repair things right out of the box. And something with no moving parts (ignoring the floating rod in the scissor sharpener) should be easily made solid.
On the other hand, it seems to work now. My (previously incredibly dull) knives have a new lease on life, and seem moderately sharp. I haven't extensively used any other sharpener (my knives can attest to that), so I don't know how it compares.
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Pure Melon Scoop
This one is built to last. A little pricey, but serves as a perfect melon baller and small ice cream scoop as well. I will be purchasing the rest of the Hanckels utensils as well.e
Swissmar Cutting Board with Cheese Knife Set
I bought this as a gift, and I'm extremely pleased with the quality. I wish I had ordered one for myself. The knife is lovely, as is the cheese board. This will make an excellent wedding presentwhich we are giving with a wooden salad bowl, serving set, and a wooden nut bowl with nut cracker.Save 22% Off