tried lots of brands and types. Then bumped into this set and lovin it. Planning on trying other Icel products if I'll need'em.Thankful to quality manufacturers.
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Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-inch Chef's Knife with Icel 3-1/4-inch Paring Knife
tried lots of brands and types. Then bumped into this set and lovin it. Planning on trying other Icel products if I'll need'em.Thankful to quality manufacturers.
YOSHIHIRO- Shiroko-Kasumi Yanagi Sashimi Chef Knife 9.5" 240mm - MADE IN JAPAN
I purchased this knife for an entry level sushi chef knife. Knife sees 5-10 hours of daily use. Great feel, and preforms just as well as some of my co-workers masamoto white steel yanagis.This knife however did take a fair amount of work on the stones to produce a seriously sharp edge. It is sharp at first but definitely would benefit from significant stone work if intended for serious use.
I would recommend this knife to any entry level yanagi user.
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the knife is beautiful with a high quality steel, they ship my knife really fast, i really recommend YOSHIHIRO knife for a beginner or for experienced chef! overall, great knife with a great price!I am a female sushi chef. I have been using some other sushi knives and I would say that this one is by far the best knife for slicing seafood and sushi. It's light and the size is just right for a female chef. It is well balanced and has very sharp blade. I strongly recommend it for both professional or non-professional use.Want YOSHIHIRO- Shiroko-Kasumi Yanagi Sashimi Chef Knife 9.5" 240mm - MADE IN JAPAN Discount?
My wife got this for me as a Christmas present, and I've only had time to make sushi once since then, but that one use was enough to convince me to buy additional knives from Yoshihiro. It is neither too light or too heavy, perfectly balanced, razor sharp, and has more than enough length to fillet even very large fish. I have fished most of my 33 years and no knife has ever produced such beautifully clean cuts and fillets as this knife. It took the skin off of salmon so easily I wondered if the skin had really ever been attached. I plan to replace most of my current knives with Yoshihiro models. Worth twice the price.Save 18% Off
Stelton Pure Black Chef's Knife, large
While this product was fantastic looking out of the box, it only kept its edge for a short while before it needed to be continually honed and then sharpened.Also, while it looked great to start, after a short while, the black coating starting scaping away. I never use a dishwasher on nice knives and this shouldn't happen from hand washing.
A real shame because I expect Stelton quality to be better.
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I am so happy with this knife, not only is it sexy as can be (yes, I am a nutcase, I know...) but it's very very sharp. It's comfortable to use, sharp, looks excellent. I use this and it's brother (I have the big and small one) almost daily!Read Best Reviews of Stelton Pure Black Chef's Knife, large Here
Arcos 6-Inch 150 mm 2900 Range Chef's Knife, Red
I got this knife for my young son, who likes to help in the kitchen but isn't big enough to wield our 8" chef's knife yet. I have actually had trouble teaching him to use the rocking, slicing motion with it because it's so sharp it STICKS in the polyethylene cutting board. The handle is big and a little rough-textured, so the grip is good even if your hands are wet. The blade is thin without feeling at all flimsy, and wonderfully, wickedly sharp. My son occasionally catches me using it when he's not helping me and tells me not to use HIS knife.
Henckels Pro S 7 in. Fillet Knife
I have a complete set of Henckels but wanted to add a boning knife and as with all Henckels, this is a great knife. Flexible enought to fillet and bone.
Hampton Forge HMC01A002C Magna Black Chef Knife
This knife is substandard for professional kitchen work. The blade was not sharpened evenly, so veers to one side. Additionally, the handle is poorly designed. The handle tapers before it gets to the blade, so when gripping the knife to prepare for high volume chopping, there is no buffer, or finger guard, between the blade and the handle, forcing one to rest their hand on raw metal. This results in small cuts and eventually callousing on the hand with high volume work. The blade also dulls very quickly, and has had to be sharpened about four times since we purchased it, about a month ago. Overall this might be a good knife for light work in a home kitchen, but definitely is not the product to go with for high volume professional kitchen work.
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Sharp Duo Knife Sharpener
I own a set of Henckels knives that are several years old. They are used every day and despite regular honing they were becoming dull. Keeping knives razor sharp is a skill that requires some practice and the right kind of sharpener, and so I was skeptical that one of these quick sharpeners would do a good job at sharpening them, but I decided to give it a try. Does the sharpener make dull knives sharper? It certainly does, in just a few minutes. Does it make them sharp enough for routine use? I would say yes; I am not a professional chef, but I find that I am much happier with the performance of my knives after sharpening. Does it return them to their factory degree of razor sharpness? Unfortunatley, no. I think there is no question that my knives were sharper out of the box than I can achieve with this hand sharpener. But that does not mean that this was a bad purchase. It has restored my knives from being a bit dull to being perfectly adequate for the use they get in my kitchen.
If you want to achieve like-brand-new razor sharpness, this sharpener will not do that for you. If you want to bring your dull knives back to a degree of sharpness that will be adequate for 99% of home cooks, this would be a good item to have.
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This was a gift for my wife who is going to Culinary School and uses Henckel Four Star knives. The two step sharpener works great and is very easy to use. A few strokes in slot 1, then about the same amount of strokes in slot II and the knife is new sharp again. The body of the sharpener is easy to grasp and really feels secure on the table with its rubber feet holding it steady as you run the knife in each of the slots. This sharpener not only works great but also looks great with its stainless steel body and frame.Read Best Reviews of Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Sharp Duo Knife Sharpener Here
While I have a great set of Henckels for home use, I bought this more to use on my work knives as a bartender. At work we have cheap generic knives that are highly abused.It took some time with the steel wheels to clean up the edge on the cheap knives, much more than "5 passes", but once I got the edge down and nicks out, the ceramics gave them terrific edge. Almost a month later the edges are holding up great despite heavy abuse and constant runs through the dishwasher (dishwashers take the edge off of knives hand wash), since I have no control over the abuse my coworkers dish out.
I am really looking forward to using these to clean up my personal knives out home, as soon as I get them out of storage.
Highly recommended.
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I use this on my Henckels Pro S Chef and Santoku knives and it keeps them RAZOR sharp; as in you could shave with them if you wanted. There is some technique required; hold the sharpener on a SOLID surface (like marble) and go slowly to avoid chatter.Save 38% Off
All-Clad Stainless 7-1/2-Inch French Skillet
Having owned a restaurant and now retired, All Clad are the pans we use and trust to provide even heat. Now having added an INDUCTION cook top this SS magnetic pan works great so we save on electric use, don't have a hot stove top after cooking so don't overheat the kitchen. Highly recommended.
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This is a great product. You do have to get use to cooking at lower heat, and silver cleaner is a must.Read Best Reviews of All-Clad Stainless 7-1/2-Inch French Skillet Here
Cooking with this kitched utensile is like heaven incarnate. It's easy to cook with. Easy to clean. And I don't have to worry about carcinogenic non stick coating ending up in my food anymore.Want All-Clad Stainless 7-1/2-Inch French Skillet Discount?
I bought this pan to do the baking soda experiment. This is All Clad we're talking about. And it just does not hold to its name. The results were appalling. This pan is so unsanitary. All Clad really needs to up their standards and stop making their crap out of RECYCLED stainless. Only heaven knows what this pan was before it was a pan!Save 18% Off
Best Manufacturers Pastry Pro Dough Blender 6-inch with Blue Handle
The name fits, this is the Best Pastry Blender. It's like a small potato masher, with the strength that suggests. We had two previous pastry blenders that tended to bend and twist. One use of this little brute and the others went to Goodwill, and good riddance.
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I have other products by Best Manufacturers and have been quite happy with them so far. However, this pastry blender has not quite lived up to the name. I like the handle and long upright position but the the flat bottom has only hindered my success in adequately cutting fat into the dry mixture. In a round bowl the cutting blades don't fully make contact with the surface, leaving butter somewhat untouched and sometimes taking some pretty deep gouges out of the bowl surface. If the bottom had a more rounded cutting area this would be the perfect product for me. Until then, I am going to need to look somewhere else.Read Best Reviews of Best Manufacturers Pastry Pro Dough Blender 6-inch with Blue Handle Here
Like the other reviewers before me, I found this gem of a kitchen device and have never looked back. It is the BEST pastry blade/blender I've ever used. I make pies regularly and making a crust is easy thanks to this tool. It's good for making guacamole, too!Want Best Manufacturers Pastry Pro Dough Blender 6-inch with Blue Handle Discount?
Excellent product. Well made, sturdy construction. Cuts through butter quickly and easily. Doesn't get clogged up either. I highly recommend this product.Save 8% Off
Oster 70562.22 Baldwyn 22-Piece Cutlery Block Set, Brushed Satin
Pros:sharp
plenty of knives
knife block rotates
dishwasher safe
Cons:
rust
water gets inside the handle
took a while to ship
These knives are not all molded from 1 continuous piece of metal. The blades are separate from the handle, and water gets into the crack where they meet. You have to tilt the knife down to get the water to trickle out. Water trickle isn't a deal breaker for me but it does make me worry about mold.
They survived the dishwasher just fine but after a few days, one of the knives has rust on the blade.
There is a limited lifetime warranty, going to check out how to utilize that...
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Set of knives looks good on the counter and appear to be of good quality. I like the swivel base.Read Best Reviews of Oster 70562.22 Baldwyn 22-Piece Cutlery Block Set, Brushed Satin Here
I love this set, I have four sets of knives but this one is by far my favorite..and sharpthey're easy toclean and look great.. I love the spinning base.
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PURCHASED THIS AS A GIFT BUT CONCERNED AS I'VE NEVER BOUGHT KNIVES WITHOUT FEELING THEM FIRST. I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH MY DECISION, THE LOOK GREAT, FEEL GREAT AND ARE GREAT IN EVERYTHING WE HAVE USED THEM ON. THE FINISH IS BEAUTIFUL AND THE HOLDER SWIVELS WHICH I DID NOT REALIZE. VERY HAPPY WITH THIS PURCHASE!!Save 14% Off
9 piece Sushi Gift Set Green
I bought this as a gift for my fiance so we can make sushi together and I love it!! The dishes are beautiful, the knife is sharp, and the chopsticks are great as well. I would recommend purchasing a book about making sushi if you're new to the art, as it only comes with a page of colored instructions, but other than that, this is a great buy.
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I ordered this as a gift for a very creative friend that recently discovered sushi. The set itself is awesome. However, whomever packaged this did a really terrible job. If it is supposed to be a set, I thought it would have come in a packaged box, or something nice. Instead, it was shoved into a USPS box, which damaged the box that the knife comes in. I gave it 4 stars though because I am really hoping the packaging was a fluke because the set is really pretty.Read Best Reviews of 9 piece Sushi Gift Set Green Here
This product arrived in great time, as advertised, and my wife loved it! She is really excited to don the apron, get in the kitchen, and make her own sushi creations!Want 9 piece Sushi Gift Set Green Discount?
we received this beautiful set as a wedding gift and were thrilled. We have had so much fun making our own sushi with this kit, and the serving dishes are beautiful.Save 38% Off
Dexter-Russell (S135F-PCP) - 5" Boning Knife - Sani-Safe Series
I wanted to get this knife because it was cheap, and had great ratings. It doesn't feel cheap in your hand, and performs like a much more expensive knife.
WOW. What an INCREDIBLE difference using the proper tool makes! I'd done some research online as to whether I wanted or needed a flexible blade or not, and this 5" narrow flexible blade proved to be IDEAL. Taking a chicken apart is remarkably easy now, no longer the mess I'd make with my Wusthof Wusthof Classic Ikon 8-Inch Cook's Knife, Black 8" chef's knife or my Wusthof Wüsthof Classic Ikon White Paring Knife 3 1/2" 3 1/2" paring knife. I did not understand the difference that a boning knife would make. I like to purchase whole chickens because they're usually cheaper and the longer a piece of meat remains in a large piece, the fresher it's going to be.
Consider this knife ESSENTIAL if you do any real cooking. Budget for it at once. Worth every penny!
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Dexas Jelli Chop and Scoop
I bought two as gifts expecting them to be small and cute and to fit into little gift bags. Well, I failed to look at the size information and when they arrived, I was surprised. Okay, that's my mistake. I still like them but I keep looking at that photo and the real thing doesn't look exactly like the photo. I think the photo has been altered somewhat, or else the item's design has been slightly changed. The photo makes it look like the sides form a thick edge creating a kind of well in the center. But that's not true. The sides are just curved. It's a perfectly fine chopping board. Just be aware it's 13 inches by 9 inches.Let me add something. The sides curve up so that chopped food won't fall off, and the bottom edge is almost flat, so chopped food can be easily pushed off. However, juices/liquids can run off that flatter end. I hope this clarifies what I mean when I say it doesn't create a "well" in the center.
I was right away place an order through Amazon with some other 'orange' items to compliment the Dexas. The one I received from Amazon has design improvement. They add 4 anti slips on the bottom which didn't exist on mine from BBB which is still in good condition. I notice from the back side it says USA patent and tag says made in USA too, Yipiiiiieee! Yes, I'm in a mission to buy things from USA even though I'm not American. Love Dexas and plan on buying the white one for meat and poultry purpose.
I give you 5 stars for the design improvement, price, color, and of course free shipping. Thank you Amazon, thank you Dexas.
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I have a few of these cutting boards and really like them. They have stood up to a lot of chopping and I love the handle on them.I have given them as gifts to my son and daughter in law as well. Try one -you will love it.
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I bought this because of the cute shape and color and I love to use it as a serving board that brightens up my table or buffet. True, it is a little too narrow to use as a cutting board for large fruits and vegetables, but for small items, it works well and is a handy scoop to dump into bowl or pan. But I like to spread cut up fruits or vegetables on it and bring it to the table to serve with cheese and crackers. I like it so much that I'm buying another one and I won't be using it to chop, but to serve anything and everything that goes with a glass of wine.Want Dexas Jelli Chop and Scoop Discount?
ALREADY HAD ONE OF THESE AND LOVED IT, ONE DAY IN A OUT OF MIND STATE. PUT A HOT POT ON IT, THAT'S A NO NO. SO EASY TO CHOP ON THEN JUST PUSH CHOPPED ONION, CELERY WHATEVER INTO COOKING POT
Mountain Woods Adjustable Fiddle Bow Knife Oak (Right Handed)
I have had one of these for nearly 10 years, and it works beautifully. I don't understand the other reviewer who said it tore up the bread, except to say that just baked loaves of bread hot (or warm) from the oven do not slice well. Experienced bread bakers all know this. Always let loaf bread cool off completely for the best slicing. Then you can always re-warm it. If you want something hot from the oven, make rolls or biscuits, something you don't slice!
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I just can't understand the negative reviews on this product; I have had mine for 9 years now and have NEVER had a problem with it. In fact, I came across these reviews because I am looking for one to give as a gift. I presume the negative reviewers must not be using this tool correctly; let bread cool completely and lightly saw back and forth --no force is needed, even in thick breads with raisins and nuts. That is unless the company changed the blade in favor of a cheaper version, but I doubt it.Read Best Reviews of Mountain Woods Adjustable Fiddle Bow Knife Oak (Right Handed) Here
Moutain woods adjustable fiddle bow knife seems to be constructed quite well but they have included a blade which is way to flexible and bends while slicing causing the slice your cutting to be alot wider in the centre of the cut.Want Mountain Woods Adjustable Fiddle Bow Knife Oak (Right Handed) Discount?
This knife was terrible. All it did was tear up the bread. I made a very heavy bread and it would not cut at all. It just got jammed up and ripped up the bread.Save 43% Off
Birch Ulu Knife w/ Birch Stripe Chopping Bowl Boxed Set Small
This ulu is a great, smaller, companion to the ulu I bought at the Ulu Factory in Anchorage years ago. It's perfect for my wife's small hands and she uses it to slice everything,
Mikasa Harmony 65-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 12
This set is very elegant. the 18/10 stainless steel really gives a silvery shine you can differentiate from the stainless steel of lower quality. I would have given it 5 stars if everything else were perfect. However one of the knives got double Mikasa stamps while one of the tea spoon got none. it won't matter if it's just for everyday use but it won't be nice for entertaining 12 guests.
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WMF Royal 20-Piece Flatware Placesetting, Service for Four
I first bought a set for 8 a couple of years ago. Since then the finish on this stainless has not scratched one bit. It remains solidly glossy, despite much abuse. I have never had stainless over the years (many) that avoided some scratches over time. Also the pieces are quite heavy for stainless ware. I just today bought the set of four to add to the collection. BTW these could take the place of silverware very easily because of the very impressive look (yes, I grew up on silverware).
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Furi Rachael Ray Gusto Grip Basics 3-Knife Set
I'm not sure why a couple of people said they're not sharp... perhaps it was a fluke in the product they received? They are extremely sharp, and the case that they come in is very nice, although I wound up purchasing a 12 inch magnetic knife bar to display them on because the case just took up too much space in my tiny apartment's tiny drawers. They are also very comfortable to use, the material the handles are made of is very nice. I use the Santoku far more than the other two, but they are perfectly nice as well. I plan on purchasing Furi's knife sharpener to maintain them. Overall, it's a very nice set at a reasonable price, and I would definitely recommend them.
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Love these knives. They are very sharp,easy to handle and the case keeps them clean and safe I would recommend them!Read Best Reviews of Furi Rachael Ray Gusto Grip Basics 3-Knife Set Here
This was a nice addition to my Rachael Ray collection, and a great introduction to her line of knives. These knives are super-sharp (which is a good thing, right?), so be very careful.Want Furi Rachael Ray Gusto Grip Basics 3-Knife Set Discount?
A must have in your kitchen. It is light and fits easily in my hand. The most I love about the Santoku knife is that I use very little effort to cut through hard foods, like a squash for example. I was truly amazed at how easy it gets the job done.Save 26% Off
Shenzhen Knives. 3.2" Ceramic Paring Knife
I was looking for a ceramic knife and came across the Shenzhen Knives Ceramic Paring knife. It seemed like a better deal than the more expensive Kyocera, but had some concerns as I haven't heard of the brand. However, based on reviews it seemed that customers enjoyed the product and the price was reasonable for a ceramic knife.The Good: Sharp knife, slices fruits and vegetables easily. Had no issues slicing tomatoes, and onions. I also like the plastic handle which was easy to grip and maneuver. The size of the knife made it ideal for the lighter slicing duties, which I prefer to the heavier and clunkier larger blade knives like a Chef's Knife. Very easy to clean, just ran it under some warm water and used dishwashing soap.
The Bad: It's a common complaint among customers, the ceramic knife are not as sturdy as a steel knife, so it won't replace your steel knife completely.
Bottom Line: If you are in the market for a more affordable ceramic knife, Shenzhen Knives is a great entry level ceramic knife that won't break the bank.
This is one of the best knives I have ever had. It makes cutting things like a Tomato, Peach. hot dog, etc. a breeze. It is so sharp that you hardly have to press at all. It slices through objects easily with just a slight push or draw. Well worth the price in my opinion.
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This was my first ceramic knife ever, and since then, whenever I'm with friends and family, I always ask to use their ceramic knife for comparison. Of course, they all think I'm crazy when I whip out my Shenzhen knife to do a side-by-side comparison. After cutting with dozens of other ceramic knives, I can't tell you how much I love mine. I was lucky out of the gate to have purchased this one. While others performed well, there was inevitably something that made me go back to mine. Little things such as I didn't care for the grip, or it didn't feel as sharp, I just felt like mine was the best all around performer, consistently.If you never owned a ceramic knife before, I highly recommend it for cutting fruits, vegetables, and meat without bones. They are brittle, so you'd want to be careful about what you cut. And, if you're deciding on which knife to buy, I would say that you simply cannot go wrong with Shenzhen.
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This is my first ceramic knife, and I love it, I bought it to process apples without them turning brown, which it does perfectly, I also find I like slicing onions with it, as it retains no odor. It has a nice grip and is so light weight I am afraid to break it, although if I do I would buy another.I wont be giving up my regular steel knives but this is a perfect paring knife.
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No rust stains for me! I have this and another 5" knife. These are sharp, be ware! They cut very thin tomatoes. Only thing is, I can't put it on my magnetic knife holder because there's no metal!! Either way, these are some good knives.Save 11% Off
Fissler Perfection Knife Block ( Beech Wood) Equipped, 7 Piece
After owning Asian knives, it's nice to have a heavy-duty knife that can handle my work without me having to worry about destroying the blades! The handles are super comfy, and I like the way they look with the tang that twists through the handle. I feel kind of like I've moved from an always-in-the-garage Fiat to an able-to-take-anything SUV!Save 20% Off