TBCL Utility Knife 17 Centimeters

I think $100 knives are hype so I took a chance on these more moderately priced knives and I believe it was worth it. They are the most expensive knives I have and now I have two of the utility knives (did give one away though), one of the boning knife, and one of the 15cm kitchen knife. You have to be careful with these knives because once they start cutting they will slide through, so you have to have good control and positioning or will cut yourself. The bad is that the one 17cm utility knife I'm using came with a not so perfect blade though it's still very sharp. It has like three tiny knicks that are hard to see. The blades are thinner then normal blades but I was hoping the material be harder then this. Another problem is that even after washing/drying the utility knife after every use there is a tiny spot on the blade with a small discoloration in the metal. I wonder if it was used for something it shouldn't have been used for or maybe the crafting was bad. The first utility knife didn't have the same problem and is slightly sharper than the imperfect one. Other reasons I chose these knives were their all metal construction and good grip. They are well weighted (on the light side). They have a sharp tinging echo to them when you hit the blade with a fingernail, different then most other knives. This makes me think the handle is hollow and maybe welded onto the blade. Comparatively, my mom has two dollar asian knives (extremely good knives) and those are almost as sharp as these and probably much easier to sharpen. So there is a question of value when I bought these but still think my purchase was well worth it. I hope they last a long time and I won't have to break out my sharpener. I have 15 dollar big company knives I bought at the local store and I thought I was rip-offed in terms of usability! btw the boning knife is thicker then the other two knives and none of the knives have the indentation pockets that reduces food stickage. I think for my next blades damascus steel or ceramic blades will be something i will look into.

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Chicago Cutlery Walnut Tradition 14-Piece Block Set

I am in the food industry and have some great "old" Chicago knives. Some of my knives are over 50 years old and still going strong. They have great blades that sharpen easily and wear well.

I bought a vacation home recently and one of the first thing I bought for the kitchen was this set of Chicago Cutlery. I was angry when I saw what Chicago Cutlery has done to the quality of their product. Poor grade thin steel blades that feel like toy knives with handles of cheap poor quality wood.

Stay away from these knives...do not reward them for destroying a great American Tradition.

They should be forced to give up the Name......

I got this set for my mom for Christmas. She is a "cook", no t a chef, so the knives are fine for her purposes. Better than what she had. The biggest disappointment was the wood handles, I don't know if they were not treated or what, but right out of the box they were dry and rough. They felt like they would give you splinters. My mom put some oil on them and it helped, but had I seen the handles as they were before purchase, I probably would not have purchased them. Or at least made the handles more presentable myself. But I paid $25 for them and can't really complain too much.

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This set was a gift, a nice gift and terrific starter set for beginners in the kitchen or for persons who do an ocassional prep. Easy to use, nice craftsmanship, and very reasonable price for a quality name. A bread knife would have been terrific addition to the block set but all in all, feel free to get this set for that young couple or child who is moving into their own place for the first time. I am happy with it, besides it was a gift.

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When I read reviews about being knives of low quality I was worried. However they seem to meet my expectations so far.

I'm not a cook, but for a regular kitchen this knife set are more than enough.

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Knives are easily steeled to bring edge back. The knives are very easily taken care of by washing off blade and drying. For those who think they must hve a different knife for every occasion then this will work fine. Having worked as a meat cutter since the 50's I can cut up any size beef with just the boning knife.( And a Hand Saw for the bones) It is nice to have a 12 inch blade for the Round Steaks, but can get by without.

If you get splinters from the handles, then it is obivious you are unaware how to take care of wood. I have knives from the 50's never one splinter ...of coure I have never washed a knife with a wooden handle in a dish washer either.

These can last a life time.

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Rada Cutlery Bagel Knife, Aluminum Handle, Made in USA (Pack of 2 - R118/2)

I original bought these knives as a gift and kept one for myself. They perform great for rolls and bagels and I have found myself reaching for this knife in place of my trusty serrated knife. And the price was great.

We have staff meetings at which bagels are available, but, alas, only plastic knives. We got these. No more broken knifes and badly cut bagels. Yeah!

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CIA Masters Collection 24305 Cutlery Drawer Storage

I researched many different knife drawers, blocks, and magnetic strips before choosing this exceptional knife drawer.

With a knife block, your knives get dusty, and you can't clean out the deep crevasses. With a magnetic strip, you have to worry about placement of the strip and whether children might have access to the knives, plus there is some debate on whether a magnetic strip is a good idea for knife storage.

This knife drawer holds all of my Komachi knives with room to spare. It fits nicely in my very narrow kitchen drawer its measurements are 17 1/2" deep x 7 1/2" wide x 1 3/4" high and is made of 100% bamboo.

Unlike some inferior knife drawers, your knives rest on bamboo, not on metal or felt. This knife drawer is part of the Masters Collection, which was created by Certified Master Chefs from the Culinary Institute of America. It is a beautiful, well-crafted piece that you will enjoy for years to come. It also has a lifetime warranty.

Highly recommended.

We recently returned from living in Japan and wanted to put our knives in a knife drawer to secure them. I was given this as a gift only to find out that several of my larger knives wouldn't fit. Knives under 10" it says online. It's true. Be aware, as about half of my "larger knives" wouldn't fit.

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I've had this knife drawer for almost a year now, and still love it. Quality's great, and as mentioned in other reviews, knives rest on bamboo rather than steel, felt, or rubber. It fits in my narrow drawer and looks great.

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Seemed pricy when I ordered it, but or kitchen space is limited. This thing holds a ton of knives...and now our counter top is free of clutter. Also, I'm very pleased with the quality and workmanship. It keeps our knives safely out of the way, and when I need to find a knife there's no more fumbling trough a drawer of soup ladles, potato mashers, and wooden spoons.

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I had a drawer knive block before but it only held 7 knives-and now I realize was quite large. I had several extra knives just in drawer and was concerned someone might reach in drawer and get cut. So started search for knive holder that would fit in my drawer and hold more knives. Love this product. Similar size to my old one and holds twice as many knives. Knives are easy to tell apart while still in slot. It fits well in drawer. It is solid but not too heavy. Very pleased. If I acquire more knives, I would get another.

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Zyliss Gourmet Shears

These LOOK great, but WORK poorly. The hinge point is not strong enough to keep the blades together even to cut cardboard. Then, after two weeks of light use (simply because they don't work for any real duty), the handle broke off. Ugh. Waste.

This is the second pair for my mother. She loved her first pair, so when the spring metal broke, she wanted another pair. The first pair lasted about two years.

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These are some heavy duty kitchen shears! There is a spring that helps as you cut so your hand doesn't get fatigued. I used this to cut chicken breasts into pieces and was amazed at how much more quickly I could do it with these shears instead of with a knife and cutting board, and it was a lot less mess too! The shears also have a locking mechanism, so you can safely store them. Plus, they were really easy to clean up! I'm going to be finding tons of ways to be able to use these shears everyday!

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I bought these shears a few months ago to replace my old Zyliss shears that broke. Today my husband broke them when he attempted to trim the stems of the roses he bought me. I wasn't sure of these shears when they arrived. They came apart easily and they are very different from the first generation of Zyliss shears. The plastic piece that holds the shears together broke which is what happened with my old pair. At least with the old pair, I got a few years of use out of the shears. I am not going to buy another pair.

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The Zyliss Gourmet Shears work perfectly for me because the spring loaded handle gives me a lot of cutting power with little effort. Cutting a chicken use to be a nightmare but now I do it with minimal effort. I like these shears because they are stainless and come apart for ease of cleaning. Plus, the lock on the handle keeps the shears securing closed for safe and easy storage. Easy to use...easy to clean...easy to store.

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Mizuyama Fine Grain Sharpening Stone - #3000

Very nice mid level stone. Adds nice edge and polish to my Tojiro DP and Konesuke HH.

I would definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a moderately priced 3k grit water stone.

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Pfaltzgraff Everyday American Bead 53-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 8

I always thought Pfaltzgraff was a decent enough maker of home goods not too fancy, but good quality. My personal experience with this set of flatwear has been a huge disappointment and a financial LOSS.

I bought these over 6 months ago. The first few weeks I noticed a few RUST marks, so I stopped using the dishwasher and started HANDWASHING eash piece :(

Some time after that, I noticed that deep rust had developed in the crevices, so in addition to HANDWASHING, I also started HAND DRYING each single piece.

It's been several months and there is SO MUCH RUST that I am afraid to use them but of course it's too late to return them.

Did not want to spend a lot of money on something my wife replaces every two or three years. Heavy enough to feel good in your hand, but not to heavy for the grandkids. Decent flatware for the price.

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Victorinox Stainless Steel 7 Inch Santoku Knife with Rosewood Handle

1) From TV viewing, I was under the impression that when chopping an onion or tomato with a Santoku, the slices wouldn't stick. NOT. Basically, as others have said in reviews of other Santokus, it's -no more, no less a chef's knife.

2) Having said that, this knife is SHARP. Love it. I would buy this brand again (when you come right down to it, Henkels is overrated. Ditto Wusthof).

3) Well balanced & nice fit to my hand (tho prob too small for an extra large hand). I like it much better than our classical (huge) chef's knife as it's easier to use.

4) Attractive "traditional" appearance

Overall? Major bang for buck. I will try Victorinox again (btw, this knife is made in Solingen, Germany).

Beware of the odor that the wooden handle has. It's a shame, because the blade cuts beautifully and it sits well in the hand. Maybe I will re-order with plastic handle.

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Shun Classic Left-Handed 6-Inch Stainless-Steel Utility Knife

This Japanese knife is fantastic. It is sturdy but lightweight. Easy to hold, it cuts like you cannot believe. We have always had Henkel and Wustof knives and thought they were good. You haven't cut until you've cut with one of these though. I wish we had a whole set of them. Fully worth the price.

This is my third Shun knife. I also have a paring knife and the Nagiri. One could not ask for more in terms of quality, balance, and edge-keeping ability.

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MSC Joie Serrated Lettuce Knife, Kiwi/White

Sharp and doesn't turn my lettuce brown. Easy to wash and hasn't dulled yet. I'd recommend it to anybody thinking about it.

I had a cheap lettuce knife from the grocery store which broke. Actually, I think the "cheap" on cost more than this on amazon. Anyway, using a lettuce knife is way way easier than tearing by hand. As I am sure you know using a plastic knife avoids black/brown edges on your salads.

I recommend this knife because it is sturdy, and functional. If you eat a lot of salad you gotta have it!

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It is great the only thing I don't like is that it is not dishwasher safe. This is not a big deal because you aren't using it to cut raw meat. I would recommend this product.

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I only bought this knife so my salad lettuce wouldn't brown. What I didn't expect was this: the blad is very wide, so scooping the lettuce into a container is ultra fast. I'm amazed that the amount of waste is just miniscule. I love this knife and it is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets, and I have a ton of them.

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Country Touch Rooster Tempered Glass Cutting Board

This is a cute little glass cutting board. I couldn't find this mentioned other places but it does have 4 little non-slip discs on the non-decorated sides so that the glass doesn't end up on the floor. Cute and functional!

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Chicago Cutlery Landmark 9-Piece Steak Knife Set

I received my set of Chicago Cutlery Steak Set as a back up for my main set of Chicago Cutlery. These knives are one of the best knive s that I have ever used. They fit the hand perfectly and are very sharp, they come in a nice storage box so I can keep them in the drawer without getting them banged up. I look forward to using them for a long time in the future.

These knives really are great. The fit so well in everyone's hands and they cut really well. They also look great with silverware and make a table setting very clean and classy. I am very happy with these knives.

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Purchased item as a shower gift. Saved $20 by buying here instead of same product at local Bed Bath and Beyond ($49.99). Free shipping and no sales tax either!

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I have been very pleased with all the Chicago Cutlery items I have purchased, and this steak knife set is no different. A slightly smaller scale, they are a good weight and cut meat cleanly.

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Top of the line cutlery set. Saved 50% off retail price and got free shipping also. One heck of a deal!

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Maddox Professional Helper Knife

One of my Marine veteran friends lost his right hand, and when he and his wife visited this summer, he showed me this knife when I took them out for steak. While he re-iterated the knife's virtues, which are listed in the description, his wife seemed just as happy that she didn't have to cut his steak, that it fit in any purse or pocket and that it was easily cleaned by hand or in the dishwasher.

So I bought one and sent it to my brother, who'd also lost his right hand. A few months later, they visited, and I took them to Golden Corral, where he delighted in showing me how easily he could cut any food we'd gotten. He even sliced a cherry tomato into quarters very easily with this knife, and they both told me that he'd reached a new level of independence. My brother prefers a Kershaw leach at work (as a farmer), but he flatly refused to use any other knife for dining while he was here.

Fortunately, I've got a lot of veteran friends who visit occasionally. Unfortunately, some of them are now one-handed. Fortunately, I bought a second Maddox rocker knife to keep at my house for their visits. They (and their wives or husbands) have convinced me that this knife is worth every penny and has made a dramatic improvement in their lives.

The Maddox knife fits the bill for my husband who has the use of only one hand due to a stroke. We've bought rocker knives in the past but he couldnt generate enough down-force with them to cut a steak. This knife fixed that problem. He can now cut his own food without help which makes him feel so much more independent. I ended up buying another one and now hubby wants a third.

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The knife is well made, very sturdy and quite sharp. You can get a good grip on it and it doesn't require much wrist strength to use. The "sheath" is not what I call a sheath. It only covers one side of the knife. Carrying it in a pocket to and from a restaurant leaves it subject to getting dirty and if you don't clean it at the restaurant, so's your pocket. Carrying it out of your pocket gets you more notice than I want from those who see the blade exposed.

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J.A. Henckels International Forged Premio 8-Inch Carver

All advertising for this product indicated that this was a German product, which I associated with excellent quality. The knife blade says "Made in China", which I associate with "Junk"

Far exceeded all my expectations of J.A. Henckels knifes as this compliments the original set 13 piece Premio knive set.

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Gets rusty but nothing that some Bar Keepers Friend can't take off. Stays sharp pretty long looks great in a block set.

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These are super knives and I ended up buying the entire set and have loved them ever since. They keep a nice edge and work great.

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Epicurean Handy Series Cutting Board

This is a good board. I just wish it was bigger, though! It uses well for its size and I would buy another one in a bigger size for other jobs.

This cutting board is attractive, light weight, and, best of all, pops into the dishwasher! It is supposed to be kind to my good knives and, so far, I haven't noticed dulling.

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Very durable. this board has hundreds of uses. Stores easily . Great cheese board or for transferring hot plates out of the microwave.

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My main use for this item is to remove hot bowls and plates from the microwave. Now I no longer have to grab the pot holders! I had a plastic cutting board this size and shape but was afraid it would warp if exposed to hot dishes. This one works like a charm!

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I bought this cutting board so I can put hot pans on it along with cutting on it. This protects my new countertops.

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MIU France Set of 4 Forged Stainless Steel Round Tip Jumbo Steak Knives

I love these steak knives. I ordered two sets and they are very well made and heavy with very nice handles. I would recommend them to anyone who wants a quality set at a great price.

Great product. Very happy with purchase. These knives very cut nicely and wash up nice in the dishwasher. Would recommend.

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I was looking for forged non-serrated steak knives. Description and picture do not indicate serrations. Returned for refund. If looking for decent serrated steak knives, these may be perfect for you.

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Kuhn Rikon 11-1/2-Inch Serving Knife, Red

This is one versatile piece of cutlery. I appreciate the sturdiness of it, which makes it nice for handling a lasagna or other 'heavy' casserole. I originally bought it to slice and serve desserts, and it works perfectly for that purpose. I didn't expect to use it as often as I do, though. Being able to slice a dish, then flip it over and serve with it, is very convenient, and the cutting edge is sharp enough to make clean slice without having to saw through you food. This makes for cleaner, prettier portions. Great idea!

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Old River Road Wine Cask Cheese Tray

This cheese tray presents a lovely presentation. The wood is absolutely gorgeous and it's size allows for plenty of room for a number of different cheese, fruit, dip, and cracker displays. The handles make it easy to carry to your table/buffet or party. A very warm, substantial and beautiful piece for elegant entertaining!

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Oneida Michelangelo 3-Piece Serving Set

I have been wanting a serving fork to match my flatware for years and I'm SO excited to have ALL 3 pieces! I have had a solid serving spoon for years but not the slotted spoon. They are very good quality and match my 23 year old flatware! I am SO thrilled to have found a website that will ship FREE!! (I have Prime but this website is not available) I will be adding to my collection now that I've found someone who will even ship individual pieces if needed.

Got this at my bridal shower and I love it! It's classy without being silver so I feel I can be classy all the time. And I really needed these items. You can see some seams where the pieces are attached, but I don't mind. Totally recommend these!

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Zwilling J.A. Henckels Zwilling Pro 10 Inch Chef's Knife Kitchen

This knife is one of Zwilling Henckel's updated generation, with an arched (or shortened) bolster. The shape of bolster and handle makes it very comfortable to use a traditional "pinch grip" with the the thumb and index finger gripping the blade heel. Because the bolster is shortened, the entire length of blade is accessible and easy to sharpen from front to back.

The blade shape on the updated Pro series Chef's knives is fairly distinctive; being wide almost all the way from heel to tip, with a less pronounced point... the blade tip seeming to ride higher than usual. The result is a more pronounced curve at the front third of the blade, with a long nearly straight back half. The back half of the blade, rather than angling slightly upward from the heel toward the tip as in most other chef's knives, instead runs nearly parallel to the spine for several inches before finally curving upward toward the tip. Because the overall blade geometry is wider/taller than many traditional chef's knives, someone with large hands may find it gives them extra space they need. The weight and heft of the knife feels very good, substantial but not too heavy. Fit and finish were superb, and it came out of the box razor sharp.

Although I liked the knife, in the end I returned it and purchased a more traditionally shaped Wusthof Classic 10-inch Chef's. The width of the Pro's blade bothered me somewhat and I decided I preferred a more pointed shape and less width toward the front of the blade (I'd like to have kept it but as an amateur I can only justify keeping one 10-inch chef's knife). Despite my own preferences, it's a good knife, and the blade shape and width may suit some much more than it did me. Kudos to Henckels for the new shortened arched bolster... very comfortable and usable.

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