June 2014 | Kitchen Knife Review

Ginsu Chikara Cutlery Series Japanese 420J2 Stainless Steel 7-Inch Santoku Blade 7102

Those who have read my other reviews know I've been a Ginsu knife fan for decades. However, there have been ties I have tried normal "grownup" knives and though they were good and well thought out products from reputable and well thought of manufacturers I still grabbed for the Ginsus when it came time to make...

Paderno World Cuisine Chestnut Knife, 6 1/4"

When I first received it, I tried it out on a chestnut only to find out that the knife wasn't even scratching the skin of the chestnut because of how dull it was. It was worse than a butter knife and I could press my finger against it as hard as I could without cutting myself. The handle is cheap plastic but...

Chicago Cutlery Centurion 4-3/4-Inch Utility Knife

I love to cook and used to do it professionally. My son has a set of Wusthof knives that are so sharp and heavy that I'm afraid of them. I have cut myself several times with them. Chicago had a good reputation back when I was a kid as a quality brand, and the price was right so I tried them. The weight and...

Quirky 14-inch Slide and Serve Skewers, Set of 4

Nice idea and they work as advertised as far as the food staying secure. However, the handles are not fire resistant. The first one we used came off the grill warped and partially melted from the heat. It was a hot but not flaming fire.Just used the skewers for the first time. Two of the handles on the skewers...

Wusthof Classic Ikon Utility Knife

Wusthof knives are really good. The steel is great, takes an excellent edge, and holds it well. (in my experience, and I own 10 of them) All the forged knives use the same steel, so what's the difference with the Ikon line? The handle is well done, with a back "bolster" that balances the knife, making it feel...

Bottle Neck Tie with Cork Cheese Spreader, Set of 2

I bought these to add to wine gifts and they were very well received. Lots of fun with the flashing lights. :)I bought these to add to wine gifts and they were very well received. Lots of fun with the flashing lights. :)Buy Bottle Neck Tie with Cork Cheese Spreader, Set of 2 ...

Fred & Friends Freeze Handgun-Shaped Ice-Cube Tray

What do you get a gun enthusiast for Christmas who already has everything? A pistol shaped ice cube tray. It made great looking ice. I also loved the package, on the front, it says "Pop a cap in your glass".As a gift for my boyfriend for his birthday was great. Very unusual. He loved it. Just make sure you clean...

Swissmar Four Piece Slim-Line Stainless Steel Cheese Knife Set

I bought these as a gift to go with a hand-made cutting board. I was so impressed with the quality and style that I bought 3 more.This set does the expected job plus it looks super elegant for the price. I would recommend it. Nice package to store it.Buy Swissmar Four Piece Slim-Line Stainless Steel Cheese Knife...

Drawer Liner Pad - Brown Silverware Cloth

This product arrived promptly and I have had it in use for over a year. The silverware in it has remained free of tarnish for that time. I've been very satisfied with the item.This is an excellent product. It fits inside an existing drawer and makes it a silver storage chest. Its easy to retrieve the pieces...

Musical Cake Serving Knife plays Happy Birthday

I ordered two cake servers as I planned to give one away. When they arrived only one worked. A week later I went to wrap the other, as a gag gift, and it was not working. Then it made a few peeps, worked again, then stopped. I gave it a a gift and luckily it worked when it was unwraped. Do not purchase....

YOSHIHIRO- Shiroko-Kasumi Yanagi Sashimi Knife Shitan Handle 11.7" (300mm)

I purchased this for my son who is a sushi chef in Hawaii and he loves it. He uses it daily.I'm a professional cook and I have to say this is by far the favorite knife I own. I've worked as a sushi chef for a few years and none of the knifes I used before this one made me so excited to cut some Sashimi. The...

Fiesta Cobalt 6-Piece Steak Knife with In-Draw Tray

Exceptionally sharp, exact cutting, easy to hold in smaller-size hands, looks great next to Pottery or any expensive dinnerware and won't hurt your serving plates. Beautiful, lightweight, perfect heft and cuts precisely...what more do you want in a dinner knife? Will order more, and in more colors. Thank you...

Shun DMS2200 Classic 2-Piece Build-A-Block Set

General Info:I've had this knife for about a week, so keeping that in mind it's lived up to my expectations so far. It's very well balanced and the handle is very comfortable especially if you use a Chefs grip, by holding the back of the blade with your Index Finger and Thumb. The handle has a slight "D" shape...

Mr. Bar-B-Q, Inc. 94134X 20-Piece Tool Set with Bonus Light

For those of you like me who bought this product because it was made in USA, beware. I purchased from Amazon and the product is made in China, not the USA as advertised.It is what I wanted and expected. I like the light that can magnetically clip onto the spatula. Very neat.Buy Mr. Bar-B-Q, Inc. 94134X 20-Piece...

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,...

Kuhn Rikon Avocado Knife Colori

I'm not one to purchase single-use kitchen gadgets, but I had to try this one out of shear curiosity. I LOVE IT! It really cleans out the avacado flesh and leaves little to no waste. It's handy to use and easy to clean. Just get one, you won't be disappointed.I rate this Kuhn Rikon Avocado knife "nearly awesome"...

Lock&Lock Cookplus Rainbow Knife Set with Block, 7-Piece

Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This entry level knife block set will get the job done for those who do casual cooking and food preparation. The knives come protected in the box so you likely won't cut yourself as you unpack them. They are all initially very sharp and very clean with no detectable...

Global Chef's Knife

This is one of the first global knives I bought. I loved it the first time I held it in my hands. What impressed me most was the perfect balance, the lightweight, and the sharpness. However, what may be perfect for me may not be perfect for you. I'd recommend anyone who is shopping for cutlery to go to a...

Wusthof 17 Slot Beechwood Knife Block

Everything as I expected.Good quality and looks.now I have to waste 12 words to meet the submission requirements.This is the kind of thing I sometimes find to be prone to being flimsy. Not so in this case. It's sound and solid, isn't warped when sitting on the counter where it would rock back and forth by a...

MADE IN USA! Liberty Tabletop "Pinehurst" 18-10 Flatware Set 65 Piece

I like this pattern a lot. The hammered finish is very nice looking. The stainless is excellent quality. I have had the set for several months now and I have not seen any rust spots at all.My main reservations are that the teaspoon and salad forks seem smaller than normal. Also the knife handles are not as...

Messermeister Park Plaza 4-Piece Sawtooth Steak Set

We recently purchased a set of four steak knives. These knives are the same excellent quality as our other messermeister knife set. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great brand.Save 37% ...