October 2013 | Kitchen Knife Review

Linden Sweden Anita Small Slice and Serve Set

We ordered this because it is a beautiful blue as opposed to the common white that one sees everywhere. It is finished well and even comes with a nice spreader which is good for almond (or any) butter and any preserves like Boysenberry Jam. This fits most individual sized lunch sacks so one may have a clean surface...

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star II 8-Piece Knife Set with Block

I have been in love with these knifes since the day I first purchased them and for good reason. Each knife is well balanced and heavy. The Ergonomic, polypropylene handles feel good and well proportioned to my hand. The blades are sharp and have done a good job at staying sharp.* 5 inch Santoku KnifeGreat chopping...

Ginkgo Lafayette 20-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Service for 4

I had received 2 sets of this silverware from Bed Bath and Beyond... Sept. 2006.I ordered this set to replace some missing pieces.NOT a matchI read the product description 18/0 and thought it was a typo because further down on the page in the product description it says, " Crafted of durable 18/10 stainless steel...

Messermeister Replacement Rods for Chantry 550 / 2-Piece

Would have been harder to replace without my husbands ability to install.I would recommend to anyone with a Chantry.The Chantry is a great device to straighten knife blades. Contrary to some wording, these are not to sharpen a blade. They roll at an axis that re-aligns the already sharpened knife edge. I have...

Victorinox Cutlery 5-Inch Straight Boning Knife, Black Fibrox Handle

You can't go wrong on Victorinox knifes. I have about 5 of them and they are excellent.They are also reasonable.Cook's Illustrated magazine rates them highly and recommends them.So do I.Bought this knife to process deer. Great feel in your hands, very sharp and a pleasure to use. Use it for cutting up chicken...

Update International JK-05 High Carbon Stainless Steel Sashimi Knife with POM Handle, 8-1/4-Inch

The knife is as described, works very well when I need to use it, which isn't often. Not because it shouldn't be but because I don't make sushi often.Save 87% ...

DMT W6EP 6-Inch Diamond Whetstone Sharpener - Extra-Fine With Plastic Box

I went out on a limb and purchased this whetstone (along with the DMT Fine Grit Whetstone) based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews I read on Amazon. I was skeptical at first based on price as it's not the cheapest stone on the market. However, my doubts were quickly put to rest when I received it.I tore...

Ginkgo Le Prix 20-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Mimosa Yellow, Service for 4

I've been thinking about buying this flatware for quite a while and finally the timing was right. They are more than I expected. They have a nice heft to them that surprised me. The handles are a muted and aged yellow which is very appealing. All the seams seem tight. They appear to be constructed to last.Save...

Miracle Knife, Zig Zag

Can get it for a lot cheaper from your local asian grocery store like 99 Ranch. But it works well. I just question the value.Quick and fast. No complaint at all. A good business is when a company don't give any problem. With 5 stars, I would recommend this.Buy Miracle Knife, Zig Zag ...

Boston Warehouse Dip Bowl and Spreader Set

This product not only looks unique, it is excellent as well. You will not be disappointed by the size, it's perfect--great for serving dips, spreads, and even cheese balls. I'm guilty of using a spoon an eating cereal out of it. It's very versatile, and great for frog lovers especially or even just people looking...

Tom Douglas by Pinzon Kai 5-Inch Stainless-Steel Boning Knife

Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is an every day use boning knife. There are a things I like and dislike about this product, but overall, it performed well.I have researched knives thoroughly throughout the years because I cook a lot and prefer good quality long lasting knives. I have also...

Cuisinart PrepBoard/Counter Protector

I agree with all the other high star ratings for this prep board (set)....I love it/them. So, I'm writing this review for those who are interested in the dimensions of each of these boards, that are available. They were not given in the product descriptions, so I took a chance and ordered the set. The round...

Wusthof 6-Inch Mezzaluna

I had to replace my old mezzaluna because it accidentally got thrown away. This little tool is great for chopping small quantities of parsley and other herbs, nuts, garlic.It is quick and very easy to use. Plus you don't dirty the food processor for small jobs. I use this every day.Save 14% ...

Mac Knife Chef Series French Chef's Knife

This is one big knife....though you wouldn't know it by heft...it's really quite light and maneuverable. It cuts through all manner of foods like a razor. I use it for chopping large amounts of vegetables, meats, long cuts with fish, and much more. I do not treat it like a cleaver....blade is way too thin.....for...

Chicago Cutlery Centurion 14-Piece Knife Set

We have been using a set of the classic Traditional Walnut Chicago Cutlery knives for over 25 years. We received this Centurion 14 piece knife set as a gift about three years ago and I was immediately impressed with how sharp the new knives were. Not to say that the old ones were dull, in fact they are still...

Catskill Craftsmen Bamboo Cutting Board

What can I say about a piece of wood. It does what it says it will do: keeps mycounter from being sliced up by knives.It is a very nice looking board. I will say that one should use mineral oil totreat it for longer lasting use. I am not sure about other types of woods butI do understand that bamboo and teak...

Set of 4 Bistro Dinner Forks

About two months ago, I decided to upgrade my flatware and purchased the 50 piece WMF Manaos/Bistro flatware set. I was very happy with this purchase, as the utensils are high-polish, clean easily and are the right weight not too heavy, not too light. They are also made with no sharp edges, so they feel good...

Jaccard 15 Knife Meat Tenderizer

No one would confuse the cuts of meat at my local supe with the cuts at Lobel's of Madison Avenue, say. So I decided to try one of these Jaccard Tenderizers, preferring the skewering method of meat tenderizing to noisy pounding. This thing works great! The last cut of meat I tasted pre-tenderizer was tough...

OXO Good Grips Cupcake Icing Knife

I had to bake almost 150 cupcakes and 5 layer cakes for a bake sale for an entrepreneurship class. Let me tell you, this frosting knife worked wonders on all but one cupcake that I decided to eat prior to frosting. But when I used the knife to eat the rest of the frosting on its own, golden. Nothing beats the...

No. 4 Metal Handle Cleaver (7.75 long x 3" wide)

I purchased this cleaver to open Thai coconuts and it does the job. I had previously gone through several cleavers that have wood handles that are bolted/diveted on the the knife and they just don't stand up to the hacking and pounding I do. This cleaver arrived super sharp inside a plastic bag inside a perfectly...