July 2014 | Kitchen Knife Review

Mercer Cutlery Japanese-Style Pointed Sashimi Knife

I'm a sushi chef and thought I would give this knife a try. It arrived sharp as a razor blade and holds it's edge like other cutlery that I have spent 4 times as much on. For the money, you cant beat it. I will be trying other products made by Mercer.I am pleased because the item was shipped quickly, performs...

Oneida Icarus 45-Piece Set, Service for 8

I bought the Icarus set at Bed Bath and Beyond after falling in love with my mom's couple year old set. While I love the looks and especially the weight of the pieces, I'm extremely disappointed.First thing I noticed out of the box was like some other reports, some of the handles were actually sharp on the back...

Cuisine de France 15-Piece Cutlery Set

Ok, so I don't have this specific block. The block that I have is still cuisine de france but I think I have more knives with mine. These knives are wonderful. It's a strong, sharp blade. The steak knives are serated. The bread knife is serated, but the rest of them are not. We've used ours in the dishwasher...

Rosle Breakfast Knife

This knife is amazing. Wonderfully sharp cuts through bagels easily. And the squared-off tip is truly great for getting that last bit of peanut butter at the bottom of the jar!I had one of these for years...it disappeared and I have been looking for another for years. I love the serrated blade for desserts....

Mr. Bar-B-Q 18-Piece Stainless-Steel Grill Tool Set

In theory this is a nice set, and I like all of the different tools -but I bought this as a gift, and I'm going to return it. It just looks too cheap. The wooden handles are chipped in some places, there's almost no finish on them, and the plastic case is really flimsy and cheap looking. Perhaps if I was buying...

Shun DMS235 2-Piece Classic Meat Set of Knives

First, I've come to love Shun knives as the best value for money in higher end cutlery. These two knives are an interesting pairing. The cleaver is a beast. The 10" hollow ground is a highly flexible razor. As a note, neither look like the Damascus steel of other Shun's .Classic cleaver:1. I've not imagined much...

Joseph Joseph Index Plus, Chopping System

So, I saw this at a local, high-end store and thought it was such a practical item and would eliminate all the clutter in my cabinets of cutting boards and knives. I of course bought it at amazon instead of the high-priced store. I haven't returned it yet, but am pretty close to deciding it needs to be done....

Montana Knife 5" Utility Knife with White Poly Handle

No kitchen should be without one or two or three! I never have enough serrated knives and this is a very nice one with a pointed blade for soft fruit and vegetables like tomatoes. The handle is bright white and a substantial size that fits easily in your hand with a rough surface to ensure it doesn't slip. I...

Wusthof Classic 2-Piece Asian Santoku and Paring Knife Set

These Santoku knives have the fantastic Kullenschliff, also called the Granton, edge for extremely finely-honed thin slicing. They slice quickly into whatever width you want, from slivers to less thin pieces, with only a modicum of practice. The sharp flat cutting edge, safely lower than the handle, makes for...

Global 12 in. Yanagi Sashimi - Sushi Knife G-14

This is more of a "yanagi style" knife than a true yanagi, but if you're even considering the Global then you're probably not a master sushi chef with the 50 years worth of experience you'd need to notice the difference. Pull it through your smaller cuts of meat and you'll get nice, clean slices that can be difficult...

Oneida Paul Revere 6-Piece Progress Flatware Set

I just love this set. I feel each piece is the perfect size!I love the metal feeding spoon. It is just right for baby's mouth and can be used effectively to scoop up mush from the chin.If you are providing a Montessori environment at home the toddler fork and spoon are perfect for little hands.The larger 'junior'...

J.A. Henckels International Forged Premio 7-Inch Santoku Hollow Edge

When my wife and I are cooking (yes, we do cook together), she made me do most of the chopping (the justification was that "You are so good at it Honey"). I have been using a Chinese kitchen knife for most cutting, I like the wide flat blade that I can pick up little pieces when finish chopping but the knife...

The Pampered Chef Limited Edition Cheese Knife (No Longer in Catalog)

I bought this with the expectation that it would be as cool as all the other Pampered Chef products. The knife function works fine for thicker slices, but the thin slicer is on the wrong side of the blade! I can't use it without crossing my arms over each other, holding the knife awkwardly backwards, or pulling...

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 have used these sharpeners for years, great for keeping...

Totally Bamboo Martinique, Bamboo Cutting Board

Under $20? Really? This is one beautiful and functional board. Its side planked so the hardest part of the bamboo is facing outward. I only hope the white stripes are made of the same bamboo so that it will hold together and wear evenly. I have a lot of Japanese knives and I have to sharpen them all the...

Fox Run Grapefruit Spoon, Set of 2

The spoon is a tiny bit flexible but so far has gotten several jobs done well, including scraping out winter squashes.I love the shape of these spoons, and the serrated edges make it much easier to eat my morning grapefruit. I didn't give it five stars because I would prefer a little heavier metal, but for the...

RH Forschner Rosewood Granton Carving Knife 12"

this is just want i was looking for! I have been using forschner products never disappointed. love the rosewood handle light weight but have excellent control. great item and fast shipping! recommend to anyoneSave 11% ...

Totally Bamboo Dominica Cutting Board, 12.5-Inch

I have been wanting to try out a bamboo cutting board for some time and when I saw this one, I was sold!!! I have not been disappointed one bit with my purchase. I love that it is reversible which gives me both a cutting and carving board. It's like getting two boards for the price of one. The board not only...

Malibu 4-Inch Blade Paring, 5-1/2-Inch Blade Santoku Knives and Peeler in White Ceramic Zro2 Blade,

I didn't expect much from this set because of the deep "discount" (I think I paid 30 something). Because it was so cheap, I thought the retail price might be a figment of the imagination (or wishful thinking) on the part of the seller. And after using the knives, I really can't imagine anyone paying $100 for...

Paderno World Cuisine 17 3/4" Magnetic Knife Rack

The rack is excellent; however, the bolts that come with it were terribly cheap and unusable, and the screws were the wrong size, so I used my own. The rack itself is gre...