There's a saying you get what you paid for. However this yanagiba is really heavy, and pricey for $96.00. For almost 100$ I regretted buying this blade.Save 11% Off
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Messermeister Asian Precision 10-Inch Sushi or Yanagiba Knife
There's a saying you get what you paid for. However this yanagiba is really heavy, and pricey for $96.00. For almost 100$ I regretted buying this blade.
WMF Manaos 5-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Place Setting, Service for 1
When I received this flatware, I was a little put off by the "made in Korea" stamp after WMF CROMAGNON, a famous trademark from this German company. But after using it for nearly a year now, I am impressed with the durability of the very highly polished surface and the strength of these slender and graceful implements.This is a classic pattern, but the way it looks on the table is better than in photos because of the way they sit on a flat surface; very graceful. The pieces are a little lighter than my old Oneida, but the Oneida will bend if put to the test and these do not. Constant washing in the dishwasher hasn't dulled the gleaming finish and there are only one or two scratches (when steak knives were thrust blade down into the flatware holder in the dishwasher).
While they are made in Korea, they seem to follow WMF's tradition of quality and great design.
My worry was that they seemed small and light. Once I receive them and tried them for a few days I was very pleased at how they fit in my hands and how well balanced they were. I have since bought an entire set of 8.
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I bought this silverware with my wedding money over 11 yrs ago. This is the best silverware. It is made in Korea but will last a lifetime. I am so excited to find more to add to my set.Read Best Reviews of WMF Manaos 5-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Place Setting, Service for 1 Here
Alton's Angles by Shun Angled 5 1/2 Inch Santoku Knife
The knife I received is not the knife shown on Amazon.It is a very nice Shun knife, but it is not an Alton's Angles
knife. The knife shown on Amazon had Alton Brown's logo on it, this one does not. I bought this gift as a birthday present for my husband who is a huge fan of Alton Brown's. I was told by customer service the Alton's Angles knife is not available anymore. If so, Amazon should not show his image on it.
my wife is a huge fan of alton brown even has his shun logo tattooed on her four arm
i bought this knife thinking it had alton browns signature on it.
i just got it today beautiful knife but, no alton brown im very unhappy about that.
someone needs to do something about this....
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These Shun knives are not only gorgeous, they cut beautifully. I like the Alton's Angles slant. Shun also makes left-handers' versions of some models.Read Best Reviews of Alton's Angles by Shun Angled 5 1/2 Inch Santoku Knife Here
Shun presents the Alton Brown Angle santoku knife. It is very well crafted and rivals my Henkels in heft and feel. The blade is beautifully crafted steel, and has ridge lines embossed that give it the look of folded damscus steel. This is an extremely sharp blade. The angle of the handle keeps your knuckles from hitting the cutting board. I look forward to a lifetime of use from this quality piece.Want Alton's Angles by Shun Angled 5 1/2 Inch Santoku Knife Discount?
Great utility knife for everything from dicing onions and julienning vegetables to trimming meat.Use it much more than my 7-inch Shun Santoku.
Keeps a sharp edge, but needs a sharpener designed for the different edge angle of Japanese knives.
Kyocera Wide Julienne Slicers
I bought this looking for something easier to store, set up, and put away than my Bron mandoline, but wound up somewhat disappointed. This is hard to store, and there's some problems with how the blades are configured.This slicer measures 3-5/8" x 8", plus another 3-1/2" for the handle, so roughly 3-1/2" x 12" overall. That's smaller than the 6" x 16" Bron, but still pretty big, and takes a lot of room in the drawer. The bigger issue with storage is that there no way to protect the blade. The cutting guard doesn't attch in any way, and it comes packaged on a card, so there no box to keep it in. As a result, you have to hang it up or find a spot where the blades won't be damaged.
The blade configuration is the second big problem. Unlike the Bron, the vertical blades sit exposed about 1/2" in front of the horizontal blade. 40 razor sharp vertical nibs of somewhat brittle ceramic are not what I'd call a good idea. Hard to store safely--do you want ribbons sliced into your hand while fishing around in a drawer?--and hard to protect from damage.
Usage-wise, this is effective. As typical for Kyocera, the blades on this are extremely sharp. I have some Kyocera knives over 12 years old that are still razor-sharp, despite never haveing been sharped. The one caveat is that you can chip the blades if you aren't careful.
Like most mandolines, the blade guard serves more to guard against lawsuits than actually providing a way to protect your hand. Leave a stub on the vegetables you're cutting, and use a dishtowel or a cut-resistant glove to protect your hand. Because the vertical blades are exposed and not tucked under the main blade, you'll need to be very careful as you get toward the end.
Cut-wise, this works pretty well. You get a standard julienne cut. I don't know why it's call a wide julienne. The only quibble is that unless you use a lot of downward pressure, you tend to get ribbons instead of square julienne. Downward pressure is dangerous because of those exposed vertical blades. On a standard mandoline, you can adjust to compensate for that, but here you are stuck with the designed blade spacing.
In the end this loses a star for the exposed blades, and a second star for the lack of a guard for storage.
For salad and garnish, I would still slice them by hand. The cut surfaces do not look as pretty compared to the results I can get easily using a very sharp vegetable knife (which is generally true for a lot of cutting tools of this type). The advantage of this tool is speed and simplicity. Again, I would not use this thing to make garnish, unless I'm cooking for a large party. But then a better option is a professional quality mandoline with a proper blade.
Among a few other good options for julienne slicing, I still rate it 4 stars because it is simple, easy to use, quick to wash and store away. Professional grade mandoline would require more work to set up and clean up. Hand cutting would require clean cutting board space. This tool requires not much more than two hands to work with.
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With this you get professional thin (amazon description says 1/8" but the one that arrived was 1/10" or 0.1" compared to 0.09" for the regular julienne slicer, I don't think that makes it much different to advertise this product as giving you a "wide" julienne... the size difference is so minute that you probably won't be able to tell) julienne cuts easily and fast! It is amazing.The finger protector is not perfect but works fine when the vegetable gets to about 2 inches high or less. Obviously, it will leave about a 1/3 inch stump you'll have to either cut yourself or use it for another time. I say this because the julienne pieces are so beautifully uniform that you'd probably want to not mix anything else :)
What's great about this product is that the blade is made from ceramic with some kind of high tech diamond sharpened technology and it sure is sharp! And they don't rust or corrode and they advertise that it stays sharp 10 times longer than steel blades.
Highly recommend! My only regret is that I did not get the slicer together, I'm going to get the double-sided slicer, for vegetables like onions and peppers which can't be julienned.
I think I could make great hashbrown with this stuff in no time!!!
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I bought this and it does exactly what I wanted and expected.There is a typo on the package and in the product description: the strips produced are not 1" wide, they are 0.1"=2.5mm wide. The typo is clear enough from the product picture where the little verticle teeth are spaced at 1/10th of an inch, but I thought it might be worth commenting.
Love these slicers!
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I have used this slicer several times a week for almost 6 months. It is still as sharp as the day I got it. I use it mainly to slice carrots and cucumbers. Slicing is fast and easy. I can slice an entire cucumber in less than a minute. I generally just rinse the slicer well and let it air dry. I put it in the dishwasher periodically or after slicing carrots (to get rid of the orange carrot color). The slicer comes with a small plastic thingy with little plastic spikes to use as a holder when the vegetable or fruit gets small (to avoid thinly slicing your fingers -I have no doubt that this would slice fingers quite easily, although I have thus far avoided testing that theory!). The little plastic guard works, but it takes me some doing to keep a carrot or other really hard vegetable from slipping off, as the little plastic spikes work better on softer foods. The slicer is very thin, so storage is easy, even in my cramped kitchen. I lean it against the inside wall of a cabinet, slicing side toward the wall. I wouldn't want to stick it in a drawer, as I would be afraid of slicing my fingertips off while looking for it. The only real drawback I see is that the thickness of slices is not adjustable. You only get paperthin. I will have to see if they make one of these for thicker slices, as sometimes I want a thicker slice.Save 9% Off
Mercer Cutlery Genesis 10" Forged Chef's Knife, Steel/Black
Very sharp, Curve is very well done, good length. holds it's edge well. No wood handle so it can go in the dishwasher.
I presented my boss with the ten inch knife after he used it during one of our xmas parties, since then I had only sharpened that knife 4 times in a lapse of 4 years and he loves it.
I too swear by it and I'm planning on purchasing some more in the future.
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Le Creuset Large Multi-Purpose Bowl, 99 ounce
Great bowl. Not much to say about Le Creuset as 99% of their products are top notch. Only thing is that their stoneware is made in Thailand or China and not in France!!
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This is the fourth piece of Le Creuset I have purchased and every piece is excellent. The look and the quality of the products is outstanding and I will purchase moreRead Best Reviews of Le Creuset Large Multi-Purpose Bowl, 99 ounce Here
This is a huge fruit bowl or salad bowl for a church picnic. It is huge. I mean huge. Not for cereal or oats but for two huge boxes of fried chicken. Go on the small eight inch cereal bowl for average use. This thing is huge and I mean fruit bowl huge. Quality is excellent though,a real show piece, has heft, beautiful looking but huge. perfect for patio picnics and church outings and pot lucks. Quality and beauty.Want Le Creuset Large Multi-Purpose Bowl, 99 ounce Discount?
For a Le Creuset-branded item, the price for this bowl was good. It's one of Le Creuset's non-French-made offerings (seems to be an increasing number of those), but I've found that Le Creuset appears to be holding their foreign manufacturers to good quality standards. I've used this bowl for a few purposes since receiving it. It's heavy, of course, and solid. No flaws that I can see. The ribs on the outside are handy for gripping /carrying. Not much else to say, really. I like it a lot.Save 18% Off
EuroQuest Imports 4-Inch Opinel Picnic Knife
I love the look and feel of this knife, but was disappointed that the blade became stained after its first use. I've tried normal cleaning techniques, but can't shift the stain. I guess it will look like an old knife sooner than later.
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Eurail pass, backpack, youth hostel, a sweaty hunk of unpasteurized cheese and my Opinel. Waiting for a train, making slices from an apple and feeding them to the woman whose name I can't remember.Read Best Reviews of EuroQuest Imports 4-Inch Opinel Picnic Knife Here
While visiting Portland, OR, we saw this knife at a wine bar. My fiance loved it and made a comment about wanting to find one. I found this for him for Christmas, and it's the exact same one. He loves it. It's a great knife very sharp! Have it delivered to your office if you aren't home during the day as the post office won't leave it, since it's considered dangerous.
Victorinox 46661 3.25 Paring Knife White
This knife uses the same punched steel as all other Victorinix paring knives. The white handle is adequate and is easy to hold when wet. I run this across a ceramic sharpening rod a few times before each use and it has remained razor sharp (it will shave hair off your arm).
Wusthof 4-slot Studio Knife Block
I looked for a long time for a small knife block for a small kitchen. This one works perfectly. How many knifes do you need anyway?
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Unfortunately I bought it to hold non-Wusthof knives and only my paring knife and kitchen shears fit. I'm sure it's great for the proper line of knives. But it's still a great quality block and doesn't take up much space.Read Best Reviews of Wusthof 4-slot Studio Knife Block Here
Now I don't have to leave my knives in a drawer or on the counter. To those who claim it is "smaller than it looks," you clearly did not read the description before ordering: "6 x 3 x 6-inches tall." Yes, it is made for smaller knives. My chef's knife is too large for it but my smaller knives fit nicely.Want Wusthof 4-slot Studio Knife Block Discount?
I was hoping the block would hold my new Vitorinox Fibrox Chef knife but it was too short and the slot not wide enough. I was able to rearrange the knives in another block and fill this with some smaller knives that I own.Save 43% Off
LamsonSharp 3" x 6" Chef?s Slotted Turner, red
Really nice turner...my wife used it all the time as she likes the feel & the thin frontal edge. We already had one so this one is her second as she was always hand-washing it between dishwasher cleanings so I got her another one.
Victorinox Cutlery 4-1/4Inch Fork-tipped Tomato Knife, Black Polypropylene Handle
serrated edge and thinness of knife sliced through tomato. forked tip was a bit cumbersome cutting out the top. like this product.
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This is the 2nd tomato knife I have purchased and both have exceeded expectations. These particular knives cut razor-thin slices of tomato. It's super sharp and the pointed edges are great for cutting through the core. No waste with this knife!This knife works great when slicing tomatoes. I also use it as a general purpose knife. Does a great job in peeling and slicing apples.Want Victorinox Cutlery 4-1/4Inch Fork-tipped Tomato Knife, Black Polypropylene Handle Discount?
This is one sweet little knife you'll be reaching for often! It's handy size and ultra-light weight, along with its very sharp serrated blade, quickly made this a favorite in our kitchen! Great for slicing and cubing cheese too!--RB
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Colour Grip 16-inch Cutting Board, Purple
Nice, big size with rubber grips on either end to keep it from traveling around the counter. Also, this very pretty cutting board is a great match to my kitchen-aid grape mixer!I've had it for 2 years now, and no complaints. I use it every time I cook. A good investment.
UPDATE 6/2013: Still going strong! My favorite way to use it is propped right across the sink. I even had a larger cutting board for a while there and got rid of it when we moved. This is all I need.
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I love it. I needed one and it is perfect for cutting. Not to mention it matches my other kitchen stuff.Read Best Reviews of Colour Grip 16-inch Cutting Board, Purple Here
Global G-663738 - MasterChef 3 Piece Knife Set
Although I didn't buy this set of Global Knives at Amazon, I really want to write a review about how awesome they are! These knives are good, beyond good, possibly some of the worlds best knives available. Are they costly? Yes. Are they worth it? Every penny! I had wanted a Global knife for years, so when this set was available for a discounted price, I jumped at the chance to finally own a Global product. I had read many reviews of their knives and knew this was the brand I wanted to invest in. And yes, it is an investment, but a wise one! If you love to cook you know the need for quality knives. These are perfect in all respects. Perfect balance, perfect blade, perfect sharpness, and they look like a piece of kitchen art. The Japanese have been producing some of the best blades for centuries. Global knives are produced out of the best steel available. From their website:"GLOBAL knives are made from the finest stainless steel material. The blades utilize CROMOVA 18 stainless steel, Ice tempered and hardened to Rockwell C56°-58°which holds a razor sharp edge longer than any other steel and resists rust, stains and corrosion."
I have used these knives for about a month now and haven't cut myself yet :) That is the only negative thing I have to say, and it's not even negative! These knives are sharp! And I mean SHARP! So sharp that I have heard even if you barely knick yourself, you will bleed. So be careful. These knives are definitely not for a novice cook or a young person. And you need to use a blade guard for storage unless you have a knife block. That will protect your fingers and the knife blades. Hand wash also. That is the safest and will protect the blade. Global knives are unique in their design and I was concerned about the handle being metal, and therefore slippery. No problem. They fit in your hand so well that you have total control. And no seams to hold bacteria. If you can only own one knife...make it a Global. You won't be disappointed.
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excellent product, is what I wanted. I recommend it for future purchases. This was done in perfect conditions. Ok. Ok.Read Best Reviews of Global G-663738 - MasterChef 3 Piece Knife Set Here
Great set of knives, ultra Sharp! Just make sure to maintain them properly, so we bought the sharpening stone as well.Want Global G-663738 - MasterChef 3 Piece Knife Set Discount?
This is my second set of these I love them so much I had to buy a set for my second home so I'm never away from them.Save 19% Off
Brabantia Soft Cheese Slicer
Although a longtime fan of Brabantia kitchen products, I am disappointed in this one. If you like thin slicing of softer cheeses, check for a brand that still makes really shallow blades.What is good about it: Soft cheese is best sliced with a foreshortened blade that shouldn't stick or "gum" up. This one is easier to use than a full depth regular cheese slicer and does fine on medium and harder cheeses.
What disappoints me: It is not good enough to deliver thin slices of really soft cheese. The blade depth was increased to a full ½ inch (12mm) which is too deep so it sticks.
What to look for: I have an older version of this manufacturer's slicer that works fine with medium and soft cheeses. Its blade depth is about ¼ inch (5mm) set at a 5 degree angle, so it doesn't stick to soft cheese at all. I have to be careful, because harder cheese can bend the blade; perhaps that is why the new design. There are shallower, more effective soft cheese slicers available without resorting to wire slicers. WM
The Edgemaker Knife Sharpener
I have had an Edge maker knife sharpener for years. You don't have to change any blades, just turn the rods when they get well used. I recently lost mine and was devastated. So I ordered another one and am very, very happy. Thanks for having this available.
i always use before knife gets completely dull so all you need is to draw the knife thru a few times. great product.
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Great sharpeners. Use these alot because a meatcutter and taxidermist need sharp knives all the time. So simple to use and if you don't let knives get overly dull, you'll be able to get knives razor sharp in just 5 or 6 strokes. Have given them to all the kids and friends as gifts and they love them in the kitchen !!Read Best Reviews of The Edgemaker Knife Sharpener Here
purchased one of these at a gun show, many years ago. been looking for another for quite some time, when i found this on amazon. price is right and the item works. it's also very easy to use. purchased as gifts and spare ones for me. easiest sharpener to use, without having to plug it in...Want The Edgemaker Knife Sharpener Discount?
I bought this because of a recommendation in a knife ad on amazon, and read the reviews of it which seemed to praise it. The price is "fair", but though I can't try it on a brand new pair of henckel pro s knives I got on amazon (very nice I might say), I tried it on an old carbon steel paring knife I still had. Spent some time on it with this sharpener, and I sure couldn't tell the difference. Still seemed rather dull, but maybe I'm doing it wrong?Just my two cents worth.......
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Hampton Forge HMC01B638A Buckingham 14-Piece Cutlery Set
Nice set it was on sale. Had to sharpen them though, they weren't very sharp out of the box. The wood handles aren't really matched up well to the steel of the blades, the wood is uneven where it's riveted on. I'll have to take some fine emery cloth to them. Not worth it.
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Mac Knife Superior Santoku/Paring Knife, 4-Inch
I got this knife for my girlfriend, who is only 5'2", with small hands. I do most of the cooking and have several high quality knives including a Japanese carbon santoku and keep all of them very sharp. On occassion, my sweetie does some cooking and to my surprise was using my paring knife for prep. Apparently, she finds my regular-sized santokus as too big for her and even somewhat intimidating. Well this is a problem that I can certainly remedy. So, I did some research and found this knife, and lots of reviews by women that seem to really love it, so I pulled the trigger and got one.It finally arrived, after a minor mix-up. The vendor initially sent the wrong model but immediately made it right, along with an email return shipping label and no excuses at all awesome. Way to go, vendor!
So today, I finally got to put it through its paces. MAC has a good reputation so I was prepared for the blade to be sharp "out of the box" and it was. It readily sliced thin paper and make quick work of an onion, with both push cuts and quick chops.
But ... it wasn't "razor sharp". So I then honed it up with my DMT Aligner, starting with my x-fine 1200 grit and finishing on the xx-fine 8000 grit. I gave it a quick double-bevel. Since it was brand new, it took this new edge very quickly. Wow now this knife is super sharp and positively shreds paper with very little lateral movement. That's a proper edge.
I then handed it to my petite sweetie for her take on it and she took care of another onion. And gave me a big smile. Finally, she has a proper sharp knife for her petite hands. Verdict: guys get one for your ladies. It's the gift that keeps on giving. Just give it a quick sharpening every now and then.
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I now have two now. They are sharp, maintain an edge, and work great for chopping smaller guantities of material.Read Best Reviews of Mac Knife Superior Santoku/Paring Knife, 4-Inch Here
Schmidt Brothers Cutlery, SBODB07, Bonded Teak 7 Piece Starter Knife Set
I got these as a Christmas Giftand have to say I love the knives. They are beautiful and functional, and I like the balance and weight better than I ever liked my Henckles or Wusthof knives. Where these break down for me is the block. I loved the idea of the narrow, long line of block, but the one that comes with the set is beautiful but not functional. The magnets in the block aren't strong enough to hold the knives up and down, so they slide against the acrylic piece. The Acrylic piece isn't stiff or strong enough not to bow out, so they slide, tip, tilt, and ultimately end up suspended by the edges of their handlesnot ideal.I still think the set is a good valuecheaper than buying all of the knives individually, but know that you'll want to get something else as a block, as this one is useless.
I've had experience with Schmidt Brothers knives before in professional kitchens and knew that the steel they use is excellent, the same steel used in the premier lines of Wusthof and Henkels. They take a good edge and have good edge retention. I knew they had good balance, good ergonomics and they take a beating. So I chose this set as the one for my home kitchen counter. It's beautiful and gets many comments from friends that visit, but they are good enough that I don't mind using them too. I still have and use other knives at home, but their kept in their sleeves in a drawer because the GF wants a beautiful set on the counter rather than my chaotic collection.
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I had read great reviews about Schmidt Bros cutlery and it was one of Oprah's favorite things so I ordered this set around Christmas from Amazon. Upon arrival the handles were terrible -only one of the knives had a smooth wooden handle. All the other handles are scratchy and feel and look like raw wood. I treated them with mineral oil as suggested but even holding them they are dry. The blades are great and I haven't had a problem with the block. Wish I would have returned them right away.Read Best Reviews of Schmidt Brothers Cutlery, SBODB07, Bonded Teak 7 Piece Starter Knife Set Here
I really wanted to love this product as the look gorgeous. PurchasedOn sale from west elm for under $200. I returned them as the knives flopped around in the block.
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Oster Granger 4 Piece Steak Knife Set - Stainless Steel Knives with Bakelite Handles
For the price, these are the best on the market, they arrived on time, they do not have cheap handles of loose wood or molded plastic; they are riveted.Save 50% Off
Grapevine Breeze Tuscan Tempered Glass Cutting Board
This cutting board is really pretty but the texture makes it difficult to cut up fine things like herbs.
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Great product. Exactly what I wanted. will order more when I want different scenes... Looks great in my kitchen..thanks againWant Grapevine Breeze Tuscan Tempered Glass Cutting Board Discount?
I loved the beautiful art work on the tempered glass. It is very practical as well as utilitarian. I have received many compliments about this cutting board.