2013 | Kitchen Knife Review

Collapsible Lunch Box Large

I actually read about this container on a blog where it was suggested for traveling. I like to bring my own food when traveling (unless I am lucky enough to go to SFO) so as to avoid gross airport foodI thought this would be a great solution to pack food then store easily. However, I packed it full for a trip...

Misono Molybdenum Gyutou 8.2 (21cm) - Right

This knife has excellent balance, is scary sharp out of the box (only needs an occasional few passes on a stone), and is very pleasing to the eye. Other than cost, there is no downside to this special knife. The Misono Swedish Steel series features high carbon steel steel from Sandvic Sweden that takes a steep...

Forschner Paring Knife

I recently obtained one of these in very, very used condition from a relative. It had been in an outdoor shed for years, where it had been used for a lot of extreme use (cutting heavy rope, cutting plants, etc.). Even though it was filthy and looked to be badly rusted from neglect, it turned out to be in excellent...

Kuhn Rikon Original Small Santoku Knife Colori 5-Inch Blade

I would have given this knife five stars if it wasn't made in china. However with that being said, this is a very sharp piece of cutlery in a smaller size Santoku package which comes in handy for smaller cutting jobs. Slicing whole green chile pods, tomatoes, limes, etc. is a breeze. Blade protecting sheath...

Catskill Craftsmen Utility Poly Cutting Board with Groove

The recipient liked the cutting board because it is just like the one it replaced. Only complaint is that when you cut on it leaves a cut for bacteria.I love the grooves around the edges to keep all the juices and moisture from things I am cutting from spilling over onto the surrounding surfaces. I recently...

Arcos Steak Knives 6 pcs Set

It cuts very well, meat and that includes your fingers if you aren't careful but the brads aren't flush with the wood of the handle. The blade is truncated and too short. See that big design curve at the hilt? Well that area should still be the blade. That curve serves no purpose. On a tight budget these...

Sharp Select Surgical Stainless Steel Cutlery

I Bought them from local SAMS club one day. I paid $40+ something. I felt it is a good price.It is single unit knife which I liked better. I had some knife that handle came off trying to cut chicken. I did not have any rust problem. They are very sharp.I liked them very much especially for the price and lifetime...

Forschner 8" Straight Knife

As always Victorinox makes amazing blades for the price and Forschner is their work horse!This blade is great, I've used it for some fillet work on salmon though it's a bit thin and a little too flexible for my personal taste in a fillet knife, great for other applications or if it's simply what you prefer. ...

Tojiro DP 8-inch Chef's Gyuto KNife

I was turned onto Tojiro by a fellow cook who had his knife bag stolen. He took a flyer on a Tojiro because it was only $60 at the time (this was 2007). I fell in love with his knife when he let me try it out. This is the best Cooks Knife you will ever own. I'm on my 6th year now of using it and it's still...

Creative Home Bamboo Cutting Board

While this cutting board looked good on paper, it is not a quality product.I used the recommended oil every so often, but even then the varnish started to come off (in my food?-yuck!). Also it began to warp several months ago, so that now it moves about as I am cutting on it. I have had it for just over a year....

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star Slicing Knife 200mm/8"

This is an excellent all-around knife. Slices extremely well on meat and vegetables. This 4-star handle has a great feel. The pro-s handle is okay, but I do not like the 5-star handle.I have used the Henckels 8 inch slicing knife for many years (20+?). It is my favorite kitchen knife and always seems to be...

Magefesa Vesta Stainless Steel 10 Piece Cookware Set

I received my order in excellent shape except the two quart pot's handle was broken off and laying in the bottom of the inner box. Neither of the two boxes were damaged that contained the cookware. I have contacted CSN three times by phone once and e-mail twice. They say they are checking into the replacement...

Rada Cutlery Bagel Knife, Made in USA

If you are able to get real bagels as opposed to the bread-like things sold in grocery stores or in the mid-West this knife is for you. I make my own bagels, using high-gluten flour and the boiling method, and the exterior is definitely the "tough" crust of real bagels. Most bread knives had some difficulty...

Oceanstar KS1200 Contemporary Knife Set with Block, Elegant Black, 6-Piece

I bought these for my daughter and son-in-law because their wish list included a knife set with block. My son-in-law had one stipulation, non-serrated. I looked and looked....everyone is using serrated knives...and the craftsmanship was poor. I opened these when they came in, and was pleased to find these were...

Al Mar AM-C8 Chef's Knife, 8.25 in., Black Pakkawood Handle

I've had this knife for years and it's fantastic!To start with, it is in the Japanese Gyuto (I appologize if spelling is off) style. That is the Japanese "chef" knife and is geared towards meat. The Al Mar's edge and spine curve slowly upward, which is not only beautiful, but puts a lot of edge on cutting board....

Yamazaki Aquatique ICE 5 Piece Placesetting

I have had my set of Yamazaki Aquatique Ice for 6 years now. I loved it when I bought it and I still love it 6 years later. It has held up very well and I would highly recommend it if you can afford it.Yamazaki is one of the best flatware manufacturers around and these are expensive but worth it. Aquatique...

Sabatier 6 Inch Forged Stainless Chef Knife made in France

The knives are just beautiful--totally exemplify what a kitchen knife SHOULD be. Sellers are excellent: they caught an error in my first order. Working with them on a new secondorder. Nothing is better than Sabatier kniv...

Lamson & Goodnow Walnut Grapefruit Knife

I own it and use it. High quality made-in-the-USA product. Blade edges are serrated with a sharpened tip. Works great for both sectioning and removing the rind. Curvature perfectly follows the shape of the rind.To my surprise, this grapefruit knife has extreme pluses and minuses!Pro: the blade is curved in a...

New & Manufacturer Reconditioned Model 1725 CUTCO French ChefKnives with 9.2"" High Carbon Stainles

We bought the knife reconditioned. It is amazingly sharp. We are very pleased with the purchase.We would recommend the knife to a friend.Someone told me "better have an excellent knife rather than many ok ones". I found the excellent one. It works for many usages.Buy New & Manufacturer Reconditioned Model...

Pulltap Double Hinged Waiter Style Corkscrew - Set of 2

Be aware that these are not genuine Spanish made Pulltaps, but Chinese made knockoffs. Still they work fine (though the first lever notch doesn't sit on the bottle that squarely and can slip). And for the price, if one breaks, just use the other.Despite the photos which show an actual Pulltex Pulltaps wine...