Maxam 17pc Kitchen Tool Set

I bought this product based on some of the other reviews. The set looked like it had a bunch of useful items and the price was much lower that much of the other stuff out there...lesson learned. The quality of this set is horrible. The spatula melted on the 1st use. The ice cream scoop BENT first time I used it! Nothing in this set looks like it will withstand normal use.

I gave it 2 stars only because it was cheap and a couple of items (e.g. the noodle scoop) should be usable.

most of the tools work well enough for what they were intended for but they are not that sturdy, but they are about half the cost of the kitchen aid and you get more items. i'd much rather half the oxo but $75 is a far cry from $16 so there you have it. only two items seriously disappoint, the ice cream scoop is completely worthless trash and the pizza cutter is pretty flimsy, as for the items melting like another reviewer stated, any type of plastic will melt if you leave it in the pan, you are not supposed to cook them.

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This is NOT a sturdy tool set! The large spatula was already cracked in half when I opened the box. The box was yellowed like it's been sitting around for a long time in a store or in too much light, so I question how old it was. It had everything I needed to use with nonstick cookware, but I returned it and ordered better (more expensive) tools. Go with Orka, Oxo or Calphalon kitchen tools and you won't be disappointed!

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This set is neat, my only complaint is that they sometimes fall out of the holder and dont keep in as well as the picture looks. not a deal breaker

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I give it five stars because it looks better in person and the material is strong. It seems to have more pieces that I originally thought.

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KWIK KUT Cutlery Food Chopper Stainless Steel Made in USA Plain and Serrated COMBO PACK

Lost our trusty plain cutter. Seems impossible but true. The two showed up on time and are the identical item to our lost version. Use on a regular basis to chop celery for tuna as well as other mincing tasks. Buy them.

OMG! I was given one of these 39 years ago and, at first sight, wasn't impressed because I was "seduced" with all the fancy electric kitchen gadgets.

After just one use, I was in love with this little gadget and used it religiously while my children were growing up. After DECADES of repeated use, the handle finally came off and, not knowing how to repair it, I threw it away. That was one of the saddest days of my life because, until now, I couldn't find another one.

This thing out performs every "modern" kitchen appliance I have and is so versatile, easy to use/clean and takes up MINIMAL space.

I like my ground beef finely crumbled in pasta sauce etc and this little gadget is EXCELLENT for doing just that. Without it I've had to go through the time, trouble and mess of "pulsing" it in my food processor.

I use a stainless steel bowl that's about twice the width of the chopper and it works beautifully!

Nuts, boiled eggs, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, meats etc are no match for this little devil. The actual chopping time is longer but I can get the job done in less time and work than what using the "modern" electric gizmos.

I'm a southern cook and the plain blade is perfect for cutting biscuits etc.

Today, finding my little chopper again, is one of the happiest days of my life.

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I bought these choppers because my mother had one when I was a kid and it was one of my jobs to chop whatever we were having for lunch or dinner. The one she had was sturdy with a nice rounded handle that had some heft to it. These, however, are very flimsy, bend easily, and are not comfortable in the hand. They do, however, work very well. They are extremely sharp and do the job easily. If they had a more comfortable grip and were a heavier gauge metal that did not bend out of shape so easily, they would get five stars.

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My mother has one of these and it is great for chopping in a bowl and making strawberries for strawberry shortcake. It took me a while to find them cause I didn't know what to search for but these are perfect.

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I can well remember as a child my father using one of these while making egg salad because he liked the eggs finely chopped and this worked like a charm. When dad died, one of the few things my youngest sister wanted was his "egg chopper" but we couldn't find it. Finally, I thought to go online and look for one and, of all the gifts I gave my sister that Christmas, this was her favorite one. In fact, when she opened it, her first words were "Hello, Dad." Such a small gift, yet such a large and welcomed memory!

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Tsubaki knife oli

Would love to know the science behind this oil and why it works on knives. I thought that vegetable oil would suffice in protecting my carbon knife, but this works so much better, and curbs the rusting so that it forms a nice patina on the surface of the blade. Feels pretty dry, similar to the "dry" oils my girlfriend uses on her skin. No wonder Tsubaki oil is used in skin-care products too. It's not a once and for all, full proof protection from rusting, but I'm glad I made the purchase as it provides a very good resistance for the knife, against all the acids and liquids and corrosive compounds it comes in contact with.

I bought this to keep my Japanese sashimi knife looking pretty while I wasn't using it. After a while, the metal of carbon steel knives will darken and turn dark grey as it oxidizes. This black rust isn't bad it's Fe3O4 and it protects the knife (as opposed to red rust) but does not look as nice. Putting some of this on a rag or paper towel and rubbing it on the knife before putting it away will keep it looking bright and shiny, protecting it from any corrosion.

I recommend cleaning up your knife with a "rust eraser" first to get rid of the oxidization and then rubbing this oil into the metal to show off your expensive knives.

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This is the only oil I would use on my High Carbon knife. It doesn't leave any funky residue on the blade and is completely food safe. A little goes a long way too. This bottle lasts for a long time. Highly recommended for anyone who needs to protect their knife from rust.

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It's about 4 oz and is a good product. It takes a while to show up because mine came with foreign postage.

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It has a different feel than cooking oil. A drop on the knife and it looks shiny and slick but does not feel "oily" at all. The only negative: all the info is in Japanese so I do not know what is the composition and if I am supposed to remove it from the knife prior to its use

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Chef's Choice Serrated Blade for Model 662 Slicer

What can I say, it works as expected. I bought it expressedly for slicing bread and it does it well on my homemade bread. But the effort to change from the non-serrated blade that comes with the slicer to this optional serrated blade is enough of a hassel that I won't be swaping back and forth whimsically since the serrated blade can do most everything the smooth one does. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is that I think something this sharp should come with a storage container of some sort. I am planning to purchase the blade changer holder if I can find a source so each blade could have it's own blade changer holder for storage. This would make blade changing easier if the blade to be changed to is already in a blade changing tool, and the spare blade changing tool is free to be used to remove the blade on the slicer. This would make it easier to switch between the two blades -at least it would make me feel safer.

My cuts of bread white, wheat, rye, and multigrain) all come out looking like store quality. As long as you have lined the bread up correctly on the device and the quality of your bread you can get many slices per loaf. My usual standard loaf has 20 slices but I have taken it up to 24. No ragged edges, and seems to slice through the crust on the top and sides without difficulty. If you own the slicer, and plan to slice bread, I would highly recommend this.

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KitchenAid Triple Riveted 16-Piece Set in Silverite Block

I have had these knives for over a year now. Not one speck of rust. These knives a great. You never realize how bad your knives are until you use a good set of knives. I had a set of never-need-sharpening knives that I have had for about ten years. I always thought they were fine. As I lost pieces of the set due to breakage over the years I started looking for a new set. I decided on these. What a difference! They cut so well. It makes cooking much more enjoyable. I used to cut carrots and they'd go flying off the cutting board. I realize now it was because I wasn't using a sharp knife and they were more or less being "snapped" through than sliced through. These knives cut through the carrots with such ease, and the carrots stay right there on the cutting board instead of flying off. Every knife I have used out of this block has been sturdy, sharp, and rust-free. And it is nice to have the sharpener built into the block. I was kind of leery about the sharpener, thinking it may not be as nice as the sharpening rods in other knife sets; but the sharpener works quite well. I'm very pleased with this set.

This is a fairly good set of home chef knives. I have used high-end forged chefs knives, this set is not that. I have used 15 year old economy serrated knives, this set is not that either. These knives are a good mid-range stainless home chefs set. In fact it was a great surprise that this set is much closer to quality basic forged knives than economy stamped knives while being priced far closer to the latter.

An issue I have, not just with this set but almost all all-in-one home sets, is that it includes "steak knives" as part of its total. I would prefer to buy separate sets that would allow my cooking knives and my table knives to be separate and have more cooking knives included. That said, this set has a good range of the most needed cooking knives and the heft and balance of the knives are pretty good. The handles appear to be phenolic or similar material (box didn't say). They could have been smoothed and polished better but that isn't anything a years' worth of use won't hide.

The "silverite" block is painted wood and there are grippy rubber feet on the bottom. It is at a nice low angle which let you pull the knives to you as they come out rather than up into your kitchen counters like some more upright designs. Unfortunately it is clearly used for multiple knife sets. Because of this a few of the knife slots are overlong for the knives they hold in this set allowing those knives to shift a bit. It doesn't affect anything other than to make the handles appear misaligned if the block gets shaken. If you're OCD about that and a little crafty this can be "corrected" with some filler in those slots.

The sharpener actually does a nice job. I was skeptical, never having used that style sharpener, but it will put the edge back on a knife with a few strokes. I would caution that if you have a knife with a nick in it to take it out with a steel first to avoid putting a nick in the sharpening stones (ceramic?).

Over all I am quite pleased with the set and with reasonable expectations for this sized set in this price range I think others will too.

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This is not only a sleek looking knife set, but very good quality. The knives are quite sharp and cut very well!

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This knife set was a wedding gift for a friend's daughter. The price on Amazon was great and the knife set is beautiful! Thank you Amazon for great service, and great prices!

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I had been waffling over buying a new set of knives for a long time. I didn't want to spend a lot of money, but I wanted a nice set that had a sharpener. This was exactly what I was looking for.

The knives themselves have good balance and the handle material feels durable. Since I'm a home cook I don't really need a fancy, expensive set, so this will do me quite nicely.

Again, if you're just looking for a basic set for not a lot of money then this is a definite winner.

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John Boos Chop-N-Slice

I received the Maple Chop & Slice 1 1/2" board for Xmas '09, and despite all the hype, I am disappointed with it. It began to split within a few weeks and now has several splits. As a home chef, I use the board daily, it is not allowed to remain 'wet' (such as with fruit juices), is wiped clean after each project and is wiped clean and dried, not immersed. It was conditioned before use and regularly since. Therefore, the three stars. Otherwise, the size and weight is great. If I had to buy one (which I probably will sooner than later) again, I would opt for an end cut and thicker board.

BTW, anyone know if there is a warranty on their products? I emailed BooS customer service but never received a reply.

The John Boos Chop-N-Slice cutting board is a very good board that exceeded my expectations. Over the holidays, my in-laws were staying with us and did most of the cooking. I was worried that my brand new board would not survive the abuse because of the way they cleaned and used it. Normally, I would clean the board with a wet soapy towel and immediately rinse and dry. My in-laws on-the-other-hand would wash it in the sink with copious amounts of running hot water and lots of soap and let it air on the dish rack. The cutting board held well despite this repetitive cleaning, and I didn't notice any warping or splitting which I noticed on my previous wooden cutting boards. I did see some splintering on the corners which is expected since this board's edges are not rounded.

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This is a decent cutting surface to be used as a back up or if you cook with others and want a second surface or have very tight kitchen space. It is fairly small, but since I have a large end grain board, it is sized right as a small backup board for me. I will use one side for small cutting jobs and the other surface as a cheese and cracker/appetizer board for get togethers.

I have a few issues with the board at the price. The edges have no radius on them and are uncomfortably sharp. They need to be sanded round before use in my view. This should be done with an 1/8" or 1/4" machined radius on all corners during manufacture.

Secondly the board came with a plane mark stripe (done when planing the surface in manufacture) across the entire width of one cutting surface. The stripe is brown which leads me to believe it was burnt into the surface by the cutting blades as the board stopped moving through the planer for some reason.

Finally, the the other side had two noticeable compression dents right out of the box. Rock Maple is not easy to dent. This board was not packed well and the board was loose in the box with no padding on the interior of the box on the bottom surface. Sure enough, there were two impact perforation dents on the bottom of the box that convince me improper packing & shipping resulted in the compression dents.

That said, at this price a plane mark across an entire surface width, and the sharp edges add to my mark down of two stars. It is functional, but at the price with shipping, these finish issues are not acceptable in my book.

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I looked quite a long time for a cutting board to use on my kitchen island and finally decided on the Boos 20" x 15" x 1.5". It arrived extremely well packaged and in perfect condition.

The actual thickness was 1.25", but this didn't detract from its usability. I chose this size because I wanted something substantial enough for usual cutting chores, but also something that would still fit (mostly) into the sink for washing/rinsing. This fit the bill perfectly.

It first appeared that it would slide around the counter a bit while being used, but I actually haven't found it to be a problem (and I use it a lot now).

Quality is very good and on par with what one would expect from a John Boos product. Care is typical and I also highly recommend using the Mystery Oil initially and regularly to keep your board in top shape. I believe reports of splitting or drying are directly related to a lack of care.

I'd buy this again highly recommended.

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I'm a big fan of Boos traditional butcher blocks, but this clearly does not live up to the standards of Boos. I picked this up for my short stint in a small apartment where my butcher block was not practical. I oiled regularly, but the board developed a rough texture and begin to warp after a few weeks. I was useful for what it was, but will not make the trip back home and will find itself in a landfill.

Do yourself and stick with the thicker, end grain butcher blocks.

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Chicago Cutlery Walnut Tradition 14-Pc Set

smaller than what i thought .... did not know it was made in china ..duh... hope it will last as many years as our last one .. but i doubt it ..

This is a Christmas gift but we also have Chicago knives and have had them several years and they are great. Item came safely and well packaged.

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Chef's Choice 112 Diamond Ultrahone Sharpener

i TOOK A COUPLE KNIVES THAT WERE PRETTY BAD, AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES I HAD MY FIRST SHARP KNIFE. IT DOES TAKE A BIT OF TIME, DEPENDING ON HOW BAD THE BLADE IS,--------IT'S WORTH THE MONEY IF YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR KNIVES IN GOOD CONDITION

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Shun Classic 8-Inch Carving Knife

My husband is the cook in our house and each year I get him one new knife a tradition that started last year. He loves Shun, they cut nicely, never dull, and have a wonderful warranty. Well worth the money if you want to keep your knives for a very long time.

good knife, sharper then german but doesn't hold the edge as long. its easy to hone but just as easy to damage. i bought the boning/fillet knife after using the carving knife. i like them for specialty knives but still stick to german knives for a chef and santuko

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You can't go wrong with any Shun knives. These are the sharpest knife I've ever seen. While I haven't had it very long, I can tell I'll have it for a lifetime!

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This is my second Shun and as with the first, i would not trade either one, these are top items in any kitchen, we cooks need good knives and Shun does it extremely well.

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I have 2 other Shun knives and I love them. They cut so easily! Very sharp! Love them!

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Cuisinox Deluxe Can Opener

never used it for it was a gift to my mom but from her raves i know she loved it.

This is the worst can opener I have ever owned. First of all it was expensive, but I paid extra because the website said dishwasher safe, and when it arrived it said hand wash only. Second it is very cheap for the price I paid, it slips as you are trying to open cans. The handle spins but the blade does not. Do not buy this can opener.

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Berghoff Neo 7-Piece Drawer Knife Block

My wife wanted a nice knife set that fit in the drawer. I looked on amazon and settled on these. Great knifes and my wife loves them. They seem to stay sharp. Wife says they have a good balance.

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Lansky Sharpeners (LANLSTCN045) Sharpener/ Knife Combo

We bought this Lansky "Quick Edge Sharpener and Knife Combo set" locally for about what it is being offered here on Amazon (before shipping) and, for the amount, it is a good value. Here are my observations:

* Sharpener

+ Works Well; just a few light passes produces a very sharp edge on most knives

+ Safe; almost impossible to cut yourself if using this correctly

+ Reversible\Replaceable Carbide Insets

* "Free" Knife

+ Good Quality; actually much better than I expected

+ Holds An Edge; good blade stays fairly sharp

+ Lock Blade; nice because I like to keep my fingers attached to my hands

+ Small Size; 3.25" closed, 5.5" open

+ Pocket Clip

The sharpener was the main reason I picked this up, but the knife turned out to be a good bonus.

Recommended!

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Dexter Russell Sani-Safe Orange Handle 5 1/2" Boning Hook

I wish I had purchased a set of meat hooks years ago. As a line cook I didn't often have to lug around large pieces of dead animal and so this isn't usually something you find in most restaurant kitchens, let alone homes. I do a lot more butchery now, and while I don't work in meatpacking or at a butchers' shop, I see these used at at the local slaughterhouse, and they appear to stand up to professional-level usage. It certainly makes moving half carcasses much easier and safer, especially if you don't have a rail. It has a highly grippable and comfortable handle and does an excellent job of keeping hands and fingers out of the way of a razor sharp knife. Very easy to clean and sanitize, does not collect fat or other junk in any crevices. I use these often at work, and if I did any kind of hunting or home butchery I'd have at least a couple of them lying around. They are extremely pointy and sharp -I keep half wine corks on the ends of mine, as they live in my kitchen toolbox and I find puncture wounds to be unpleasant.

If you're one of the relatively few people who needs to own meat hooks, these are ones you'll want to have.

My husband used this boning hook for our first home-butcher experience of our cow. It did exactly what it is supposed to do: hold large chunks of meat so that you can carry them with ease. We actually wished that we had a few more for the rest of us that were helping! Very durable, holds the meat easy, and is comfortable on the hands. It was able to hold quite large pieces with ease. Highly recommend!

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Ordered this after being recommended by a butcher as a helpful tool when processing my own mid size game. He said that these brands of hooks are the ones used by commercial and wholesale butchers.

When it arrived I was pleased with the quality of construction. It should last forever. This hook is more of a tool than I am a butcher! Ha ha.

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The product arrived on time and appears as advertised. I haven't had a chance to use it yet, but I am looking forward to trying it out this fall.

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Although I can't complain about the hook it self, I am totally unhappy with this purchase. If the item being sold is just ONE, then don't put two of them in the picture. Especially when I could have bought the exact same one for $8 elsewhere. I went ahead with the purchase thinking I was getting two of these things and it would have been cheaper to buy this thru Amazon when tax and shipping cost was applied to the $8. I thought I was getting a deal but instead I feel ripped off.

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Hortense B. Hewitt Wedding Accessories Sparkling Love Champagne Flutes, Set of 2

The product has reached safely and well packed. But dissapointed that after mentioning that I wanted the couples names and wedding date printed on the fluttes the same wasnt done. Any ways, will keep the glasses, but request you to please for any of the other orders that I place pay attention to the instruction first, if they cannot be carried out as per requirement, decline the order.

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I now have the set of flutes; the cake topper, and the cutting set. Absolutely gorgeous line. Great quality. Thinking about getting the guest book next.

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It says it can be personalized but I was never asked about what I want to write on the glasses. When are you going to ask me what should be written on them?

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Looks on picture OK. In reality its is simply a junk, the quality and look ire horrible, also very light. I sent it back. Do not even think about it unless you want to give to someone on purpose.

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They were beautiful! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that one was slightly shorter than the other

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Zyliss Utility Knife

Used this knife at a friends house and then just had to have one. One great knife like this is all that you need in your kitchen. Great price and prompt delivery.

It is my primary dicing and cutting knife from now on. The handle is comfortable to hold and the whole thing feels very solid,

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An excellent knife, especially for the price. Perfect for the typical, everyday home cook. I can't imagine what a better knife would be, unless you prefer other colors.

I bought three different knives by Zyliss, but this the most practical of all and would be the best option if you intend on buying just one knife.

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Great knife! Very sharp and has excellent balance, unlike some knives that are cumbersome. I like the feel of it. I bought it to carry in a cooler while traveling.

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This is a very nice knife. I used it to fix breakfast and it did all smoothly. It is sharp and the excellent sheath should help keep it that way.

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Kyocera Revolution Mini Santoku, 4-inch

The Kyoto Ceramic company makes all kinds of stuff out of ceramics. From circuit boards and transmitters in mobile phones to excellent writing pens with sturdy ceramic tips, they've got their brand of excellence in everything. Their entire line of ceramic knives is no different!

Being hardened ceramic, this knife and its brethren cannot be rusted and the blade seems to stay sharper a lot longer because the edge doesn't need to be trued like steel. It's non-reactive to acids and bases and you can easily clean its surface with warm, soapy water. The weight balance and blade control are excellent and the knife seems to dance as it cuts. I am really impressed with the overall quality of the blade itself.

There is only one caveat, but it is a BIG one: the blade WILL chip if you are not careful! Cutting on surfaces other than cutting boards (i.e.-plates or pizza stones) can cause tiny chips in the edge. Improper sharpening (you should get a sharpener specific for a ceramic knife and use it exactly as instructed) and throwing the knife in drawers without a blade cover will also chip the blade edge. Dishwashing is a no-no, since the edge might be damaged, as well. If you get some chips or nicks, the blade will still cut, but the edge will slowly become serrated instead of smooth.

I recommend getting a proper sharpener, bamboo cutting board and blade guard for this or any other ceramic knife so that you can make the knife last for generations!

A good buy, overall, but only if you take care of it.

I've tried traditionally made, good steel blades by Wusthoff and Henckel. I enjoy using those blades, and hate going back to cheap blades. As big a difference is between cheap metal blades to good metal blades, the difference between steel and ceramic is many times greater.

You'll spend the first week just wanting to find items to cut. It cuts effortlessly through everything. I found it best on things that are soft (or mushy) but where you still want precision. You can get detailed control with any type of uncooked meat (chicken breast). Dissecting tomatoes at any stage of ripeness is easy.

A couple notes of caution:

1. Watch your hands. I cut my finger with one of these blades. It was so sharp I didn't feel it at first.

2. Don't let beginners use. For the reason above primarily, but also because they'll try it in unattended ways that damage the blade.

3. Watch for chipping. The blade can be sharpened, but you want to be somewhat cautious. The tradeoff with an extremely hard blade is it becomes a little less malleable/more brittle.

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This is a must for anyone who longs for a sharp knife.

For many people this type of sharpness is unknown, and should be experienced

and enjoyed. Sharpening should be left to Kyocera, as they can do the best possible job, and this knife should only need to be sharpened about every 5-10 years based upon how often you use it. I agree with the chipping liability but this is a small price to pay to have an INCREDIBLE knife in the kitchen, be sure to keep your eyes on what you are slicing!

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Ever since our daughter received one of these ceramic knives for a gift a year ago, my husband has wanted one. Although expensive, they are great in carving and lightweight. Our daughter's knife by Kyocera has the wooden handle and is twice expensive and to us, isn't worth the extra money.

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When I first got it, it was like a lightsaber. I could trim chicken with one hand. That lasted about a week or two.

Yes, they do dull... BUT... even though it's not lightsaber sharp anymore, it's still head and shoulders sharper than any other knife I have.

So yeah, it's awesome, but not quite as mind blowingly, reality shattering awesome as some would lead you to believe.

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J.A. Henckels International Forged Premio 6-Inch Utility

Henckels knives have always been a favorite, so when it was time to upgrade knives I opted for a Premio set plus a few aditional knivws, including the Utility knife This is a very useful knive, and is my go-to blade for many food prep chores . Like the rest of the set, it is wel made and very sharp.

Bought the first knife and was so pleased I bought another one. Would recommend both to anyone who wants a good knife

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Excellent knives with a reasonable price. I bought five of the same type (Forged Premio) bread, 8-inch chef, 6-inch utility, 3-inch, and 5-inch santoku. Every one of them is amazing, very sharp, a pleasure to work with.

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J.A. Henckels always great ----No more to say but I need to add stupidity because more words are required.

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Needed this utility knife to complete my set. Have used it a couple of times without disappointment. Sharp and feels good in my hand.

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Shun DM0766 Classic Western Chef's Knife, 8-Inch

I absolutely love this knife. I have owned this for about 5 months now.

Yes, it is extremely sharp.

It is my "go-to" for prep work. I mostly use it for large-quantity vegetable prep, but it is heavy (and sharp!) enough to break down and cube large cuts of meat as well. The wider blade of this Western-style Chef's knife is nice for the "chop & scoop" move.

It feels great in my hand and I love the balance and weight of it. It's easy to handle and maneuver. It has held up very well so far with absolutely no issues.

In my opinion this is a must-have when building a set of quality kitchen knives.

My general thoughts on Shun knives:

I have chosen switch from my German Wusthof and Henckels I've been collecting since college and started building a set of Shuns. In doing so, I've noticed a few things:

Firstly, they are absolutely stunning to look at. If I'm honest, it is a large part of why I love these. Superficial, I know, but when people come over for dinner, they actually notice and compliment them. You won't get the same reaction with a Wusthof.

Practically, though:

I prefer the D-shaped handles of the Shun. It's comfortable for both the "hammer" and "pinch grip".

The Shuns are literally razor-sharp. These really slice through things quite effortlessly. The angle on the Japanese knives is different than on German steel. If new to Shun, take some time to familiarize yourself with this fact.

The Damascas steel is extremely hard, and these knives are incredibly well-made.

How I simplify the comparison:

The Germans engineer some amazing things, and their cutlery is world-class. There really isn't a task that the Shun does that a Wusthof can't.

It's just that the Shuns do it with such precision and beauty. I am extremely pleased with my set of Shuns and I absolutely consider them an upgrade to their German counterparts.

As with anything of value, take care of them. Always hand wash and never put in the dishwasher; and always store them appropriately. The limited lifetime warranty is great, and Shun offers free knife sharpening (aside from shipping costs).

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Fox Run Grapefruit Spoon, Set of 2

The spoon is a tiny bit flexible but so far has gotten several jobs done well, including scraping out winter squashes.

I love the shape of these spoons, and the serrated edges make it much easier to eat my morning grapefruit. I didn't give it five stars because I would prefer a little heavier metal, but for the price it's still a great product. I intend to order another set.

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These spoons are inexpensive but not cheaply made. They are a great width for entering great fruit sections and have just enough serration to make the job easy. I'm used to having to precut the sections with a knife, but with these spoons that isn't necessary.

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These are well made and very handy for eating grapefruit! What more can one ask for in a grapefruit spoon?

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These cool little spoons make eating a grapefruit so much easier with it's serrated edges. They are well made, durable and a good price. Buy them, you won't be disappointed.

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