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Showing posts with label utility kitchen knife. Show all posts

Master Grade Electric Knife Sharpener

Master Grade Electric Knife SharpenerThis sharpener is very smooth and easy to use. It does a great job of sharpening my high grade kitchen knives. It is not inexpensive but it is also not "cheap".

After several years of faithful service my Chef's Choice knife sharpener bit the dust. I was going to buy another when I came across this model. I had read in one of my cooking magazines that the Chinese Food chef Martin Yan had launched a line of knife sharpeners. I always enjoyed his cooking show on PBS and thought that if a man could chop through a chicken that quickly he's got to know how to sharpen a knife! Well, I'm pleased to report that this sharpener does just that and with just a few passes of the knife unlike my old one. If money wasn't so tight right now I'd be giving these away as gifts but in the meantime I get to keep my knives nice and sharp. Now where's that chicken?

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My daughter, the chef to be, thought this sharpener was a bit too aggresive, so she prefered to use steel rod on the knives during the preperation of our holiday meals. I have usedthese to bring back edge on my well used hunting knives, Buck, case, Gamakatsu, and Russel skinners. It has been fast and effective but can get too aggressive if you are not careful.

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I've just bought one of these here in Australia under the Nirey brand name which is used in Europe and AU. They also cost considerably more here but it has been money well spent.

I have bought a few different sharpeners over the years and have usually had to resort to buying new knives as none of them have sharpened my knives like this one.

I bought it fron a kitchenware store who run a cooking school and they demostrated this model on some of the school knives before I purchased it. WOW what a difference!It took a bit of practice to get the technique right but now my collection of cheep knives are super sharp, probably better than they have ever been. Now I will happily invest in quality knives knowing I have a reliable method of sharpening them that can be done quickly and consistantly.

I've give 5 stars as it does what it says on the box but i'm sure if I had the time and inclination sharpening using wetstones would probably get better results

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I use this item quite a bit and it keeps all my knives nice and sharp!

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Chefs Choice 3-Piece Knife Set

Chefs Choice 3-Piece Knife SetThis was a 'gift' to my son-in-law who recently completed culinary school in Jacksonville, FL. I have no personal experience with this set, however, he told me that he loved it!

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Swiss Army Brands 40007 Paring Knife, 2-1/2-Inch

Swiss Army Brands 40007 Paring Knife, 2-1/2-InchThis is my favourite paring knife ever. I have one that is at least 30 years old and needed a new one.

I was so glad to find the exact replacement online and am enjoying usine it.

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Zyliss Melon Slicer

Zyliss Melon SlicerI recently bought a blendtec (but that's another review)so I've been making a ton of fruit smoothies. I found this melon cutter at T.J. Maxx and bought it. It slices melons great, the tip has a slight lip which allows you to scoop out the seeds. Well this is my tool of choice for all the fruits now, it slices my bananas, pears, peaches etc. I especially love it for the mangoes, I cut into the mango, and with the tip I scrape off all the insides from the peel. It also cuts spinach n lettuce, without the leaves turning brown, and finally once I take out the big seed from the avocados, the knife is good to scoop out all the insides also. This is one of the best purchases that I have made, kitchenwise, the handle has rubber edging around it, that makes it comfortable to hold. It's super easy to clean, haven't put it in the dishwasher, I just try to clean it as soon as I'm done. I just bought one for my mom also. It's a great buy.

I bought this to get the cantaloupe flesh out of the rind more easily. Bonus features were that it claimed to cut the cantaloupe and seed it as well.

I was dubious that a plastic knife could cut thru the cantaloupe but it actually did that very well. The serration was very effective and penetrating the rind. Once the knife was about halfway thru, sawing it didn't work anymore but putting my hand on top and pushing down finished the job. It did the job more or less as well as a sharp knife.

Scooping out the seeds: This knife is clumsy. It is too long for effective manuevering and the tip is too broad for getting in there to scoop. I did it but it took 3 times as long as using a spoon and messier.

Cutting the flesh off the rind: Well, I had seen pictures of using this knife to cut flesh directly out of a half melon. I don't know how they did that. The big rounded tip can't pierce and it doesn't have a sharp blade so it can't cut even if you do get it in there. The slight lip (for seeding) doesn't help at all. I persevered but mangled the cantaloupe and made a mess on the counter.

Bottom line: Use a sharp knife to cut the melon in half. Use a spoon to seed. Use the knife to cut into slices and then cut the flesh off the rind. Zyliss Melon Slicer can only do the first task.

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They like it It's useful and has multiple applications so on the whole a good gift for a new couple

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At first thought, it would seem this is a safer product than a regular stainless steel knife, but after using this product, it looks like it could be almost as dangerous -so use with caution.

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WMF Crossband Stainless Steel Flatware Placesetting

WMF Crossband Stainless Steel 53-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 8I am so pleased with this beautiful flatware set. It is just the right weight, feels substantial, and I love the longer length of the knives in the set. Amazon's customer service is the best, as I too did not receive the correct amount of flatware, 51 of 53, but the next day Amazon delivered a complete set to me and I am happy as can be with my purchase.

This is a very nice and heavy set. Got it for a great price on a lightening deal. Although, arrived in nothing more than a plain brown box.

Pieces were individually wrapped and just loose in the box I counted the pieces and only received 52 instead of 53. Amazon customer service made it right.

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Very nice quality, however, only received 48 pieces. MISSING 5 piece serving set. Received 8 five piece settings plus 8 soup spoons only for a total of 48 pieces. Previous reviewers have had the same problem. Don't know how to contact the company, hope they read this and send the missing pieces.

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CounterArt Wine Labels Wine Bottle Shaped 12-1/2 Inch Glass Cheese Board with Spreader Knife

CounterArt Wine Labels Wine Bottle Shaped 12-1/2 Inch Glass Cheese Board with Spreader KnifeI purchased this for my neighbors as a surprise. They really liked it a lot and not only use it for serving cheese, but as a hanging wall placque.

I ordered three wine plates. They were colorful, and nice for the price I paid.

Thought the glass would be a little heavier.

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New Great Kitchen Santoku Knife Cooking Tool Gadget with Cover by Farberware 5" Blade

New Great Kitchen Santoku Knife Cooking Tool Gadget with Cover by Farberware 5' BladeI found a knife like this at Walmart and could never find another. I looked here and there it was. I love this knife. I have small hands so larger butcher knives are difficult for me to use and get a good small chop. This one is great. I use it for everthing.

Lipper International Bamboo 10-1/4-by-14-Inch Flatware Tray

Lipper International Bamboo 10-1/4-by-14-Inch Flatware TrayIt's well built, solid, not bad to look at. But it's nothing life changing. It's a tray. It's good at holding things. That's about it.

Listed as 10 1/4 but its really 10 1/2 which is 1/8 too wide for my drawer. Otherwise would have gotten 4 stars, looks nice but the fitment of the dividers isn't perfect.

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Don't really know how to say "it's a good flatware tray" in at least twenty words. Seems pretty straightforward: "It's a good flatware tray."

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I used a few of these side by side in a top dresser drawer to organize/store necklaces. It works really well!

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the dividers and sides are bamboo. the base, though, seems to be something like particle board covered with a laminate. this laminate bubbled when i washed it in cool water (thank goodness i did not soak it, per instructions on the label). i wanted something wholesome and ecological (like bamboo) in which to store my flatware. not sure what that other material is. . .

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Wusthof Classic Ikon 8-Inch Bread Knife, Creme

Wusthof Classic Ikon 8-Inch Bread Knife, CremeIt is a snap to slice bread with these knives. I use it to make Bruschetta on a frequent basis. Very sharp.

Wonderful knife, the Wusthof Classic Ikon are excellent knives. I usually get a Creme handle bread knife for a set of regular knives so that the bread knife is easy to find. I have purchased several for myself and as gifts. I find the German knives are the best for gifts as opposed to the Japanese knives as the German are heavier and less delicate, slightly less brittle metal, easier to resharpen, hold up much better and will not rust when left wet. The damascus folded metal Japanese knives will slowly develop small rust spots over time as it is imposable to maintain perfect formulation and consistency of stainless steel alloys when doing the folding. The Japanese knives are unique and the more expensive brands are beautiful and truly excellent if cared for carefully however they are brittle and prone to tiny chips in the cutting edge and the mentioned rusting if not dried after use. Leaving them in the sink wet is totally unacceptable where the German knives will generally be OK. The best knife I have is a Japanese folded metal $240 for one knife, but the best overall and by far the best for gifts are German especially the Wusthof Classic Ikon. I have purchased many knives of many brands for gifts and am only trying to help others benefit from my experiences.

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Wusthof makes outstanding knives. No question. But from online images at Wusthof and here, I thought these particular knives--the Classic Ikon Creme--would be a lovely addition to my kitchen. I liked the cream-colored look so much more than the standard black (or stainless) so ordered three of them: the bread knife, the paring knife, and the chef's knife.

I was unpleasantly surprised when they arrived to see that the handles (not the blades) appeared "dollar store" cheap. They had very little weight to them and actually gave the appearance of being cheap plastic. I was initially astonished, then dismayed, then bitterly disappointed. I have no doubt that the knives themselves are of excellent quality. Wusthof is known for that. But I was so disappointed with the look and feel of the handles that I didn't even bother to try them out. I re-wrapped them within a half-hour of receiving them and notified Amazon that I wanted to return them.

It's a shame really. I would have been proud to have a set of Wusthof knives in my kitchen. Probably another of their collections would have more than satisfied me, but I ended up going with the recommendations from ATK and got knives that are not only better looking and of equal quality but were much less expensive.

Wusthof has a good reputation for quality. And it has some lovely knives. What a shame this Classic Ikon Creme is not among them.

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Henckels Five Star Series 7-Inch Santoku Knife with Hollow Edge

Henckels Five Star Series 7-Inch Santoku Knife with Hollow EdgeI have never had good knives before. After looking around and trying a few on for their feel, we picked a few of these five star knives and put them on our registry. Excellent wedding present! And this is the most useful of all our new Henckel knives. Not a day goes by when I do not marvel at this knife. I've never before been able to thinly slice tomatoes without a serrated edge! Slicing lemons or veggies is like going through soft butter, but with precision.

I highly recommend this knife.

This knife is no less than awesome. It does everything a traditional chef's knife does, and then some. It chops and dices almost effortlessly, but it also slices razor thin slices of vegetables that make presentation a dream. The knife feels solid, balanced and strong, and the hand grip is perfectly contoured to fit the hand a far superior grip to the Wusthof, which is thinner, straight and flat. I recently purchased Global's highly rated 8" Chef's knife too I love it, but not quite as much as the santoku. The deeper blade on the santoku makes cutting and slicing a bit smoother, especially with thicker foods. Buy one and enjoy it is truly a staple of the kitchen.

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For years I did not understand why anyone would pay over $12 for a knife. Then I tried this Henckels Five Star knife just to see what the mystery was about.

Wow, what an excellent tool. It makes all the difference in cutting everything. It is an essential kitchen tool. You name it, everything cuts better with a good knife. I also suggest you get either a hand steel sharpener or a hand diamond sharpner. I tried a motor driven vibrating type sharpener and it is junk. (See my other review on such a product.)

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This is my third Henckels and first santoku-bladed knife, and now that I've used it for a week I can say that I'm not a fan of the santoku blade. If you're used to working exclusively with a long (8") chef's knife and using the whole blade (tip for detailed cutting, length for chopping, etc), you'll have a hard time adjusting to the santoku blade. It's a great knife for slicing and chopping vegetables and so will save some wear on my other knives, but it's not going to replace either of my two 8" chef's knives as my favorite kitchen tool. I *love* the ergonomic handle, however, and am already considering getting a new Henckel's chef's knife just for the handle.

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This item was purchased for my father. Both of us own knives from Henckels 4 star line, which for him, the knives have held up over twenty years, including time working as a chef. The quality of these knives makes them the type you own for life. This particular knife is excellent for cutting vegetables. The scalloping breaks the vacuum between knife and vegetable, making it easier to make multiple cuts in a row. The steel is a high quality, that retains an edge for an extended period of time. The handle is ergonomic, and the knife itself is well balanced.

Messermeister 10" Slicer Edge-Guard

Messermeister 10' Slicer Edge-GuardIf you store your knives in a drawer, spend a little cash and save your blood. Works as advertised. I have been using Edge-Guard for all my cutlery.

I does exactly what it's intended to do! I guards the edge of my knife when it is not being used. I couldn't ask much more of it.

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Easily fit onto the knife blades in the knife drawer. You don't have to worry about damaging the knifes or yourself.

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I got this for my giant Chinese cleaver so my kids won't slice their fingers when reaching in the drawers. This is the 3rd one I've ordered for those oddly shaped knives that don't fit in the knife blocks. It is a little long for the cleaver but that's ok.

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Keep your fingers safe and keep from damaging your other knives cant say much more about this but product but just take care of your investments.

Sasaki Village of Sienna 5-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 1

Sasaki Village of Sienna 5-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 1Each of the 5 pieces is different whicht together make a villiage. Typical Sasaki quality which, based on the Windows

pattern I've had for 20 yrs, augers very well for the new addition.

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Chef's Choice M416 Diamond Hone Diamond Sharpening Oval Steel

Chef's Choice M416 Diamond Hone 12-Inch Diamond Sharpening Oval SteelI also own a Chef's Choice electric sharpening system that always does a good job, but this little guy has become my favorite. It is capable of sharpening and honing to razor sharpness. What's not to love about that!

This handy knife honer does a great and fast job of sharpening. The first time it is used it takes some time to condition the knife blade, but thereafter, just a few swipes and the knife is dangerously sharp...so whatch out!

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Product works as described. You can sharpen any sized knife. FYI-the stone is 12" long, but handle adds at least 5 more inches.

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I really like this tool. If you are able to hold the knife at a consistent angle, you can shape the edge to the angle you desire.

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best steel in the biz. retains the razor edge after a few swipes. I recommend to all cooks in the biz

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World Centric Corn Starch Knives, 24-Piece

World Centric Corn Starch Knives, 24-PieceExcellent product, good quality. This knives are as resistant or more than regular plastic ware. Never broke while in use.Highly recommend them.

They didn't break when people tried to cut food but I will say we weren't serving steak so they weren't really put to the test. Price was reasonable

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Cutco 6-Piece Table Knife Set #1869

Cutco 6-Piece Table Knife Set #1869My family has been using Cutco for as long as I can remember. I am doing my rating based on the experience with the cheaper, set of table knives that we ordered directly from Cutco for less all those years ago. The knives are great, sharp, and really do cut anything on the plate. I rate these 5 stars simply because they are great. If you want Cutco, however, save yourself some money and do not order from Amazon.com. Instead, find a Cutco sales rep and make an appointment. You'll get discounts, possible some free stuff, and you'll help the rep make a nice paycheck. The rest of the Cutco stuff still applies, like the ergonomic dishwasher safe handles, great durability, lifetime guarantee, free sharpening, and being easy to clean while always looking great. 5/5!

I used to sell Cutco, and love their products, but I'm confused as to why this set is listed so high. You can order an 8 piece set for cheaper, direct from the company. If you are looking to drop this much money on some fantastic knives, at least get your money's worth!

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These are the best cutlery to be found. I am now buying for my grandchildren as I have had mine since 1960. All

Cutco products carry a lifetime warranty and the company has terrific customer service. Also, once you own a

piece of this quality product you are offered a discount of some type on any future purchases which is really nice. I prefer to shop directly at the company website or via their catalog. They can also put you in touch with the dealer nearest you, if you wish. Best deal is company direct.Cutco Homemaker + 8 Steak Knives #2018c

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I'm neither a chef nor a gourmet cook, but as a wife, mother and a grandmother whose kitchen is the hub of activity for everyone and their uncle, our Cutco knives and utensils have lasted us close to 40 years and still counting. As youngsters and even teenagers, these knives and utensils have been used for far more than their intended use. I recently found my Cutco knife next to a piece of radiator hose on the work bench in my garage.

Of course I admonish those who mis-use my Cutco, but the knives didn't fail to do their work on the kitchen counter, butcher block or dining room table even after their "mis-use." Both the blades and handles remained intact, performed well and looked good. But does a blade hold its sharp edge forever? Absolutely not. I send ours, both serated and straight edge, to Cutco for sharpening when the utensil no longer slices through meat or vegetable like a hot knife through butter. How often has that been, you ask? Four times in 40 years.

Yes, you have to pay $5 to $9 postage, but the knives are sharpened free of charge for a lifetime. I just recently sent some knives for sharpening and a fork for a tine to be straightened. I received a brand new fork, a new paring knife and three re-sharpened knives. I thought the paring knife just needed sharpening. Cutco thought otherwise and sent a brand new one to me. How can anyone complain about that kind of lifetime warranty and customer service?

I once bought one of those other expensive knives. It worked equally well as the Cutco, but when I sent it to the company for sharpening, it was returned un-sharpened because the dulled blade was not because of "manufacturing defect."

Cutco doesn't split hairs. They simply cater to their customers.

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You can buy this set direct from Cutco for $186 full price or at a 20% discount if you are a registered Cutco owner (that would be $149)

Royal Worcester Evesham Cake Server (Gift Boxed)

Royal Worcester Evesham Cake ServerI bought this as a gift and it did the job well.

It came in a very nice elegant box of hard carton material, perfect for wrapping it.

The material is of fair quality in both the handle and the knife part.

Shipping was very fast, took about 4 days.

Chicago Cutlery Essentials 3-1/2-Inch Parer Knife

Chicago Cutlery Essentials 3-1/2-Inch Parer KnifeKNIFE IS FINE FOR THE PRICE. DONT KNOW HOW MUCH MORE TO SAY ABOUT A PARING KNIFE. IT PARES RATHER WELL.

I have had my set of Chicago Cutlery knives for 33 years and they are still great knives. I bought this little knife for my daughter because she didn't have a paring knife. It was so nice and sharp that she was afraid to use it for fear she would cut herself but it has become her favorite knife and I know it will last a long time and the price was right.

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Very nice little knife it cuts effortlessly and would be pretty hard to beat for the price. It comes with a sturdy plastic blade guard which is also a bonus.

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Chicago Cutlery is a high quality company I have some knives of theirs that are 20 years old!!! They DO need sharpening from time to time, but they hold up quite well. AND....a ood and fair price is available through Amazon. Many thanks.

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I purchased this specifically for cutting up apples. The blade is much shorter than I would like. Would work ok for a lime but just too small for what I needed it for. The handle feels too small too. Just don't like it!

Mundial Y5610-10 10-Inch Cook's Knife, Yellow

Mundial Y5610-10 10-Inch Cook's Knife, YellowFor more than 20 years working in the kitchen as a hobby, and had a knife habya neck as good warm for such a good price, size and weight make it very efficient, we must be careful, but you can reduce working time in 50 percent

If you enjoy cooking and need a Serious blade, you Can't do better than this for the money. Had a similar one sharpened about 34 times since 1991 and still in service ! great balance, comfortable to slice & Dice with for a long as you need to work with it. Thanks Amazon !

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Wusthof SilverPoint II Nakiri Vegetable Knife with Hollow Edge

Wusthof SilverPoint II Nakiri Vegetable Knife with Hollow EdgeOver the past several years I've been leaning more and more toward oriental style knives for my everyday food prep. I was a bit sceptical because of its low price but took a chance on it when it was a featured item. At first the knife was lighter than I'm used but after several uses I really liked the weight. Its become my go to knife for most veggie prep work. Slices great and I'm using it to mince garlic and ginger with the same as my heavier oriental cleaver. Remember to order a sharpener that is designed for oriental knives (16 degrees.)

One of the very best knives I have ever used. Well worth the money. Cuts vegetables like a dream. Evens cut meat thin as you could please. The only knife I think a cook could ever want.Has balance and is not to heavy nor to light.Perfect length of the blade and easy to sharpen.

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Having a good knife is essential to your kitchen. I am extremely pleased with this knife's ability to handle chopping, slicing and even cutting through a large half frozen roast as if it were melted butter. You can't go wrong with this knife!

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Kuhn Rikon 4.5-Inch Nonstick Colori Utility Knife, Black

Kuhn Rikon 4.5-Inch Nonstick Colori Utility Knife, BlackI LOVE this knife. It's very sharp right from the factory, I've beat on it and it seems to be holding its edge nicely, food doesn't stick to the blade. And my favorite part is the protective cover that comes with it. It makes this the perfect "travel" knife. I just throw it in the pocket of my cooler and I have a wonderful, sharp, all purpose knife for cookouts and camping.

Bought the paring knife first; loved it, ordered the utility and chef's knife will no doubt order more of these. Reasonable price, work great and fairly well balanced.

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But who cares about style when you have this perfect knife in your kitchen! Love it, I use it to cut everything, from chopping up the veggies to slicing cheese and meats.

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This is my go-to knife in the kitchen. I have owned several other Kuhn Rikon knives for years and they have all worked very well. I give them 2 thumbs up!

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I use this knife alot to chop veggies. It is very sharp, doesnt rust in the dishwasher, and I love the nonstick blade. Everyone that has used it or seen it thinks it is a cool looking knife because the non stick color coating on the blade. I have several colors and the price cant be beat. I am very happy with these.