Chef's Choice 440 2-Stage Manual Sharpener

I thought I was quite a knife expert, having practised using a two sided stone at a cooking store where I purchased the first of my fine chefs' knives. I would use the stone every month or so and then follow with periodic fine tuning with a steel. I have been following this routine for twenty years and I thought my knives were getting the best treatment. Well, that was until I found the manual 440 two stage. I believe that only a manual can sharpen and protect a knife because overheating is known to change the temper of high carbon steel. After I got married my wife had this 440 sitting in the cabinet and I gave it a try. Not having the instructions, I used the philosophy that less is more and only pulled a few strokes through the 1 side and a few through the 2. The results were amazing! This inexpensive device preserves the hollow ground and it is almost impossible to do damage to a quality knife with this sharpener. I immediately sent one to my mother and she is getting excellent results now too. Providing that the knife is quality to start with and has not been abused by cutting on hard surfaces or clanging against metal and plates in a dishwasher, you will experience a knife that is sharper than a barber's razor. Here is a case where easy and cheap beats all other options.

The set of knives we had received as a wedding gift had grown dull because I foolishly used them on a tempered glass cutting board. As the edges dulled, so did my interest in the art of food preparation. Eventually, I was reduced to mincing garlic and chopping onions in a food processor.

Then I began watching "Iron Chef" and its American cousin "Iron Chef America" on Food Network. The skill of those talented men and women lit a spark inside me. I longed to take that big chef's knife in hand once more and send its blade through a big juicy onion.

It was a tear-jerking experience because the knife was so dull, I could barely cut the onion in half and lop off the root and stem before its pungent aroma overpowered me. Dejected, I finished the task in the, you guessed it, food processor.

While shopping, I came across this sharpener. The explanation on the back of the package was a revelation. Seems concave hollow-ground edges are especially vulnerable to bending and blunting. The Chef's Choice solution: sharpen the edge into a slightly bulging V, then hone a more sharply angled bevel. The edge is now bolstered by the blade, not exposed to the dulling forces of hard surfaces. Made perfect sense to me.

I tossed the sharpener into my cart along with a brand new wood cutting board (yes, like the type they use on both "Iron Chef" and "Iron Chef America").

My big chef's knife needed 100 strokes in the sharpening channel. After 10 quick swipes through the honing channel, it plowed through a big brown onion (the strong kind) faster than I could shed a tear. Cloves of garlic fell apart like tiny sticks of butter.

Now that my knives have been resurrected, I give them a quick sharpening after I wash and dry them, and before I put them away. When the cooking muse stirs, I can get right to work without pausing to sharpen up.

At this price, it can't hurt to find out if all your knives need is a good sharpening.

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I purchased a super-duper knife set form a t.v. shopping net

work that starts with a "Q". When they arrived they were so-so

sharp. In a coulpe of weeks I was sorry I bought them. Lucky

for me I kept my old set(Chicago Cutlery). I then discovered

this sharpner and WOW. It brought my old set back to a very

sharp edge and the "super-duper set back an edge that would

cut tomatoes with out squashing them. Lesson: Don't buy knives

that have composit blades and claim to be ever-sharp. Also

don't judge a sharpner by it price. This is a good sharpener.

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Product seems to provide a fool proof method for sharpening knives and they are sharp after you use this product. It has to stick around for a couple of years to get a 5th star.

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I had previously bought a Presto electric sharpener, which is good for getting a reasonable edge, and for grinding out bad knicks. But the Presto left a rough edge. I used a microscope and the edge looked like jagged hills and valleys at high magnification. But with the Chef's Choice 440 the edge looks almost perfectly straight under the microscope, and the blade is literally shaving sharp. Make sure to follow the directions and use almost no pressure when sharpening. Great sharpener!!

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Hampton Forge San Remo 20 Piece Flatware Set, Blue 747UO202TE

The only bad thing about this flatware is if you want to keep the shine you have to hand wash it. Other than that this is a great deal at an even greater price. The knives are as sharp as any steak knife on the market. They arrived sooner than expected and in the best of condition. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT! :-)

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Wenger Swibo Boning Knife, Curved Rigid Blade

For some reason, I grew up with this brand of knives in our house. My mom had better knives as well, but these were the "utility grade" knives. I always considered these to be commercial kitchen equipment. Durable and functional but not top-of-the-line quality. This was the go-to knife when boning or fileting.

When looking to equip a second home's kitchen, I was happy to find these on Amazon! Not only is it a very good knife for the money, it reminds me of my youth. I think it's a very good value and a fine product.

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Guy Fieri Knuckle Sandwich 4-Piece Steak Knife Set

Solid, hefty with out being awkward in your hand. Will be more at home on the patio waiting for the grilling to be completed than at the formal dining table. Oh wait I don't have a formal dining table.

These knives are really fabulous. They feel firm in the hand and they cut wonderfully lamb chops were a particular triumph! I'm going to buy 4 more!

A New Hampshire fan

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Bought these for my husband he loves them. They are a bit chunky and informal for my taste but they work really well. He loves them.

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We gave these to our friends for Christmas and they absolutely LOVE them. They said they are the best steaks knives they've ever owned -and will ever own and highly recommend them. We have used them while there for dinner and completely agree.

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I bought this knife set as a gift for my husband for Christmas. We used them on steak and it cut the meat like butter. I had to compare it with our Henkel steak knives and there was no comparison how Guy's Knuckle Sandwich knives worked. Great purchase, very happy. This would make a great gift (just remember to include a penny [..])

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Multi-Colored Exotic Wood Handled Ulu with Stand

I actually ordered a lesser Ulu Knife, but they were out of stock, so they upgraded my order at no additional charge.. I am writing this review based on the knife that I was sent, NOT the one that I ordered.... First off, if you have never used an Ulu, be warned, these are VERY sharp, and VERY powerful! I have used Ulu's to cut through frozen meat 3 inches thick. The handle position allows the user to lean in and use body weight to power the knife through whatever it is you wish to slice... As for the wood handle and stand, they are very beautiful, but they are unvarnished and susceptible to water damage during cleaning. (I varnished mine myself... No biggie).. Otherwise, if you are careful not to submerge the knifeor basein water, it is an excellent knife for everyday use.. Very happy with this purchase!

*** BEWARE THIS IS VERY VERY SHARP, SO USE CAUTION WHEN USING ***

I was looking for a knife that would cut my herbs and filet chicken or fish with out having to WORK hard at it, being I am an older person and my poor hands and joints aren't 20 any more... then during a search I found this Ulu knife... being I never heard of one my curiosity was peeked. Reading the reviews and then watching you tube on how to use such a cutter, I was hooked! I had remember seeing one similar, used in a movie once and didn't think much about it at the time.

I first bought just a plan wood grain, after using it 1x, I came back to purchase this BEAUTIFUL multi colored one which goes perfect in my kitchen.

One review I read stated the wood was not varnished. Using Butcher Conditioner ( which by the way you use on your cutting boards to keep them conditioned and is NOT harmful to the body), helps keep the wood from cracking & drying along with giving it a protected coating during washing, (of course you will want to wash with mild soap and water and dry right away as you would any wood items in your kitchen ) I use this at least once a month to keep it protected and to keep the beauty of the wood ( to me if you invest in good items in your culinary then you will want to keep them top condition )

I loved it so much I now have one stashed for my grand daughter's hope chest, ( she wants to become a semi profession chief for her family & self only ).

I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone with a caution warning as i stated above.

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The ulu, as a tool, is a wonderful thing! This ulu has a beautiful layered wood handle and the stainless steel used seems fine. My wife says it works like a champ on veggies. The only negative that I can see is that the edge wasn't sharpened for about 1/4" on one end of the blade. When I have to sharpen the edge, I'll fix the problem. Otherwise, a great tool for the money!

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Great construction, looks just as described. Bought it as a gift, and it was loved. Have been able to use it once, and it fits very nicely in my hand, and makes short work of hot peppers. Shipping was insanely quick too. I was shipped USPS, and made it from Alaska to Utah over the weekend during the Christmas rush!

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Works great in the kitchen. My wife an I both use it all the time now. Essentially the same thing as a Mezzaluna. Great for mincing and dicing. I don't know what we would do without it.

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Zyliss Gourmet Shears

These LOOK great, but WORK poorly. The hinge point is not strong enough to keep the blades together even to cut cardboard. Then, after two weeks of light use (simply because they don't work for any real duty), the handle broke off. Ugh. Waste.

This is the second pair for my mother. She loved her first pair, so when the spring metal broke, she wanted another pair. The first pair lasted about two years.

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These are some heavy duty kitchen shears! There is a spring that helps as you cut so your hand doesn't get fatigued. I used this to cut chicken breasts into pieces and was amazed at how much more quickly I could do it with these shears instead of with a knife and cutting board, and it was a lot less mess too! The shears also have a locking mechanism, so you can safely store them. Plus, they were really easy to clean up! I'm going to be finding tons of ways to be able to use these shears everyday!

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I bought these shears a few months ago to replace my old Zyliss shears that broke. Today my husband broke them when he attempted to trim the stems of the roses he bought me. I wasn't sure of these shears when they arrived. They came apart easily and they are very different from the first generation of Zyliss shears. The plastic piece that holds the shears together broke which is what happened with my old pair. At least with the old pair, I got a few years of use out of the shears. I am not going to buy another pair.

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The Zyliss Gourmet Shears work perfectly for me because the spring loaded handle gives me a lot of cutting power with little effort. Cutting a chicken use to be a nightmare but now I do it with minimal effort. I like these shears because they are stainless and come apart for ease of cleaning. Plus, the lock on the handle keeps the shears securing closed for safe and easy storage. Easy to use...easy to clean...easy to store.

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Sage Pizza Peel

I got this peel a few months ago and have used it a number of times. I was initially attracted to it because of the FSC certification and the size but really like how thin it is. When the pizza is done it slides under without shaking off any of the toppings. I will be getting one of the cutting boards soon.

You could probably find something cheaper but this pizza peel is very nice and does the job perfectly. I use it for loaves of home-made bread, sprinkling it with cornmeal so the dough slides right off leaving almost no sticky residue. It only needs a wipe with a damp paper towel for cleaning.

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I've used the peel a couple of times since I got it and it works really well. Seems sturdy and like it will hold up to use.

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I would definitely not buy this again! It's a nice enough peel but I did not think this one through properly at all. 10" is too small unless you are making little mini pizzas or flat breads. Overall quality of the peel is good; it is very sturdy & feels like it will last a very long time.

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I purchase this peel along with a pizza stone and found both a bit on the pricey side but wanted to give the whole thing a try. Have only made pizze once since receiving them and spread out the pizza dough on the peel and then added the toppings. When I went to slide it off on to the pizza stone (that was preheating in the oven), it was sticking to the peel and spilled sauce and toppings onto the stone. I did use flour on the peel before stretching out the dough. I think next time I will try making the pizza directly on the stone without preheating it and hope it doesn't crack. The directions that came with the stone recommend leaving it in the oven and preheating, but a few reviewers did not preheat and made the pizza directly on the stone, using the peel just to take it out of the over. The 14x23 size is a bit large for what I normally need, but will be fine. Any suggestions, please feel free to comment.

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Jamie Lynn Krystal Heart Collection, Cake Knife and Server

I liked the looks of this set however the knife broke apart at the handle during the cake cutting at my daughter's wedding. Also I had to reglue some of the stones on the handle prior to the wedding.

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Kershaw 9900 Series 9-inch Stainless-Steel Sharpening Steel

A honing steel is used to straighten the tiny rolls in a knife's edge. About 6-12 passes on each side of the knife will be sufficient for most knives to bring the slightly rolled edge back in line and return the knife to razor sharp. This only works if you don't allow your knife to get very dull. If it gets sufficiently dull you have to sharpen (remove metal) on stones or diamond plates/paddles, ceramic rods, or with another sharpening method. Honing, in contrast, does not remove metal. It straightens the rolled parts of the edge. If you hone each time after you've washed and dried your knife you will maintain the edge and won't have to sharpen it very many times per year.

This honing steel does NOT have diamonds in the surface. It is a hardened steel rod that, being harder than the knife blade, is able to straighten the rolled edge. Honing steels with diamond particles remove metal and thus sharpen while straightening the edge as well. I recommend this type of honing steel because it allows you to simply straighten the edge instead of constantly removing metal, which shortens the life of a knife. I'm sure some people prefer a sharpening steel with diamonds, but I prefer one without them. If I want to sharpen I use 3M wet/dry silicon carbide sandpaper, a Wicked Edge Precision Sharpener or my Spyderco Sharpmaker. Using this honing steel after washing and drying the knife after use for food prep maintains the razor sharp edge. When the edge has been damaged too much to respond to honing it's time to resharpen the knife. Depending on the edge geometry and steel used in your knife you might need to sharpen once a month or as infrequently as once a year or less.

This Kershaw steel is decently heavy, which is something you want. If the steel is too light you have to be careful to not let the knife move the steel, which could lead to accidental injury. If the steel is too thin it will wear out sooner. This one has a comfortable handle and the steel has good length and diameter to allow for easy, safe honing and for long term use. I got this on sale for $15. I wouldn't pay more than $20 for a honing steel when one like this can be had inexpensively and it will work well.

Kershaw is a name brand of pocket knives. The brand is owned by KAI, which produces Shun kitchen knives, Kershaw pocket knives, and their more "tactical" line of pocket knives called Zero Tolerance, among other things.

Product worked as it should for a sharpening steel (it really just takes of the rolled edge of a blade, honing). The handle is the only complaint very bulky feel, but it does serve its purpose in regards to making your grip easier when honing. You really can not go wrong with Kershaw every knife I have is my blade of choice when cooking, rather than my four stars.

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KitchenAid Ceramic 3-Inch Parer with Sheath, Black

I purchased this knife because it was supposed to be ceramic with a sharp point. The ad showed a picture with a sharp point on the knife. I was extremely disappointed when I opened the package and saw that the knife had a rounded point. Nowhere in the ad was there any mention of the point only the picture. I will not be returning the knife because I will not pay shipping to return it and have nothing to show for my money. It would be nice if advertisers would show accurate pictures of their products or at least provide a complete accurate description .

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Simply Calphalon 18-Piece Cutlery Set

Absolutely love these knives. They are sharp and the handles feel great. I researched similar products and decided on these according to comments and price. I am very pleased with my purchase.

The Simply Calphalon Cutlery Set is absolutely wonderful and worth every penny! The 18-Piece set provides every style of knife any regular person could possible need. The knives have made cooking a whole new and fun adventure for me because they slice and dice so nicely. My favorite of the bunch is the 6" Santoku, which I use to chop vegetables for stews, tacos, etc. The only negative feedback I have is a cosmetic one: the wooden block would look nicer in a deeper color wood. The lighter wood gives it a cheaper look overall than it deserves.

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Very nice set of forged knives!! The knives are nicely balanced and have a stout feel. Only 2 drawbacks, the steak knives are stamped steel not forged and flimsy. The set is all Chinese not the much better German steel. They are still much better than anything I've have before!!

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EXcellent choice of knife set. there are so many out there, but this is tried and proven, and

a great value. Highly recommended

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Exactly what I needed. Great knife set. Solid construction, balanced and sharp. Pretty much all your needs in one set.

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Victorinox 3-Piece Stainless-Steel Paring-Knife Set

I ordered this set after receiving my Forschner Victorinox Fibrox chef's knife, hoping it would be the same=quality product. I love my chef's knife!

I was wrong. Yes, the blades are great -exactly as described by America's Test Kitchen.

The handles are woefully undersized! I have trouble using them because they're so difficult to grip.

I'm hoping Victorinox redesigns the handles on these!

Blades are of good steel and well shaped but handles are slippery plastic. Much prefer the large textured grip on the 4" Victorinox parer.

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I had been using my Victorinox steak knives for all my cutting needs because I can't be bothered to get out my huge cooking knives and have to clean them afterward (yes, I am that lazy). I finally decided to get some knives for paring, etc. that I can throw in the dishwasher. The first time I used the paring knife in this set I actually cut my thumb because they are so much sharper than what I had been using (yes, I have that horrible habit of cutting towards my thumb and not away). Anyway, I was pretty impressed. This is a good brand, and this is a nice little set.

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Sharp knives, easy to use. I'd easily recommend these.

My only issue is i cut myself on them too many times. But that attests to the quality of the knife.

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I have had my set of "Swiss Army" paring knives (in red) for something like 15 years. I have always called them my "ultimate paring knives." The serrated knife is by far my favorite for slicing up fruit and other small tasks. It's amazing they are still very sharp and cut perfectly after so long. I just discovered them here on Amazon, I haven't seen them for sale for a long time. You can't really go wrong with these knives.

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J.A. Henckels Twin Pure Spaghetti Spoon

The name says it all "Zwilling J.A.Henckels".

You will have this product for the rest of your life.

Its more expensive then the rest of the similar products.

But the price justifies the quality. Great!

Strong, durable, high quality, easy to use. Can't really say enough good things about this manufacturer other than I wish they were able to make them in the USA.

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I recieved this spoon to replace a wooden spaghetti spoon. This much better I'm verry pleased with it. I'm using it as a serving spoon for all kinds of things not just pasta.

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Ginsu Sofuto Series Wasabi Style 10-Piece Japanese 420J2 Stainless Steel Cutlery Set in Natural Har

These knives are very sharp. Have not seen any rust. Hopefully they will last. I hand wash only. Good buy.

I am no master chef but my co-worker was a professional chef for 10 years. Quite a lot of them were as head chef. Here are a few of his simple statements of truth while guiding me to knife education.

1. Professional chefs in kitchens don't get fancy expensive knives. If the knives gets stolen, the restaurant is out a lot of money. This doesn't mean they're bad knives, but it does mean you don't need to spend a lot of money.

2. I don't trust any knife which says it doesn't need sharpening.

3. You want full tang.

Now, here is my take on these as a beginner, these aren't full tang but are sturdy. When they fall apart I can get to the bottom of it but for now, they're doing a great job for the price. I got mine at woot for far less. I test full tang by performing a conductivity test from the knife tip to the hilt. It failed there. A test from the tip of the blade to the back end of the blade where it meets the hilt succeeded. Now the set is great, I would've liked kitchen shears. The main reason this is getting four stars and not five is because the Santoku length is small. Everything else I can deal with.

The best information I can give is I have a $10 Mainstays (i.e. Walmart) 7" Santoku knife. It's full tang, loses it's edge fast but when I need it, it works and is a knife size.

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Shun TDM0707 Premier Chef's Knife, 10-Inch

This knife is great. balanced, sharp, well made, light . it has it all. I have cooked and cut for 26 years professionally and have been through a ton of knives. this ranks as one of my favorites. will repost in 6 months to see how it holds up. so far I love it.

I bought this knife with a 7" Santoku and a 9" slicing knife, both from the Shun Primer line.

I came from some cheaper Mercer Genesis, which are a bit more heavy and thicker German knife. The Shun is a drastically different knife.

For starters, the blade is very thin compared to a German knife. The bolster has a very nice curve to it that allows you to easily put a proper pinch style grip on the knife.

The handle is a symmetrical oval like shape, unlike the Shun Classic's D shaped handle. So it will feel the same whether your right or left handed.

The balance of the knife is perfect, and it is light in your hand. A perfect precession tool. You may end up swinging it around pretending to be a ninja, just saying.

That being said, the manufacturer states that you shouldn't use it on bone. So you'll probably want to keep a cheap, heavy, German chefs knife (or similar) around for those jobs.

Overall it has become my go to knife for most jobs and I would recommend it to anyone.

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extremely sharp and very lightweight. feels great in your hand. looks beautiful. received many compliments at work for this knife. would highly recommend to anyone who works in kitchen

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I've been cooking for my family as a serious weekend chef for 35 years now. I have also spent decades butchering and processing venison, wild boar, antelope, and elk. So I think I know a little bit about knives and how to use them. I've been through many, many knives. Cheap ones, expensive ones, and everything in between. I always tended to lean toward the classic French designs and the somewhat updated style of the Zwilling J.A. Henkels Twin Four Star. Most recently I've been using a Sabatier Mexuer et Cie Carbon Steel 10-inch Chef's knife. I really like this knife as I used to own some carbon steel Sabatiers many years ago that somehow got lost in a move to a new residence. Recently, I decided to finally purchase a good quality Japanese knife and after some research online and visiting a few stores I decided to go with the Shun Premier line. I've had the 10-inch Chef's knife for about a month now alternating usage between it and the Sabatier. While the Sabatier is a wonderful cutting tool in its own right the Shun Premier is just at a totally unbelievably higher level. I almost feel like chanting "I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy" every time I use it. The knife is beautifully balanced and feels just so right in the hand. As so many others have already stated the fit and finish is astonishing. I have never owned anything like this designed for the kitchen. I own several custom hunting/camping knives and the Shun is as well made as these one-of-a-kind knives. The Damascus steel is beautiful and the hand hammered finish above the edge gives the knife a jewel like appearance. Not only is it aesthetically appealing it has a functional purpose. With the hammered dimples food does not stick to the blade. Try slicing a raw potato and you'll see what I mean. I particularly like the design as the bolster works perfectly to get a secure pinch hold on the knife so necessary for proper technique. The handle is made of pakawood and is in perfect keeping with the overall design. The balance and weight of this knife is just about perfect for me. I have rather large hands and I do not think the handle is too small. I have no problem controlling this tool. Finally, the cutting edge is absolutely razor sharp right out of the box. Although I have used it a few times already I have not had to even brush up the edge with the honing steel. By contrast the Sabatier arrived with a very dull edge. I had to put an edge on it using my oil stones. In defense of the Sabatier once I did put a proper edge it is performing as well as the Shun. There is nothing like carbon steel in this regard, well except maybe, Damascus steel. I am so impressed with the Shun Premier line that I have ordered several more to have a complete set.

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it is great Knife ever looks very good!!! I gave famous chef for present it.he really like it.

shun TDM0707 Chefs Knife

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Messermeister Park Plaza Scalloped Offset Knife

This knife cuts through breads, cheeses, fruits, and vegetables with very little effort at all, and will stay sharp for a long time. The "offset" design of the blade keeps your fingers off of the cutting board, and makes food prep much easier for beginners and experts alike! The overall quality is well worth the price.

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YOSHIHIRO- Shiroko-Kasumi Yanagi Sashimi Chef Knife 13" 330mm -MADE IN JAPAN

for the price this a awesome knife. sharpens well on a 6000 grit waterstone. And weighting for a yanagiba, it is excellent. A must get if your beginning a career in japanese cuisine or seafood heavy cuisine

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J.A. Henckels International Classic 4-Inch Stainless-Steel Paring Knife

First, I preface my review by stating I am not a professional chef, nor am I a very experienced cook, but in fact I am a novice who enjoys learning to cook. My parents have the entire set of the same Henckels International Classic set and thus this is the only set I had ever really used for most of my short cooking life. I presumed all knives were like this and this is the norm. Well, I recently moved and also recently had been cooking at friends and family's houses who don't have this set of knives...well let me just say, I now know the importance of a good set of knives. The knives cut cleanly and easily, leaving clumsy people like myself less opportunity to injure themselves. So, one of my first purchases in my own place was of course the same set of Henkels International Classic knives that I had "grown up on." (The store near me didn't have a complete set, so I bought this little paring knife essentially to complete the set.)

I should also say that in choosing a set of knives, I called the Henkels company to ask about the difference between this set and the Henkel Pro or 4 star. I was told that the difference is in the weight and that this set is a little lighter than the pro and also that this set is designed in Germany but built in Spain. The staff was very friendly and told me honestly that unless I was a professional chef or professional cook that I really did not need to spend almost double the money on the pro and that the international set would be quite sufficient and perhaps even more appropriate.

I would recommend this set and this company to anyone and everyone especially the novice...because good and safe cooking starts with a good set of knives.

BTW I don't compliment companies easily.

Henckels is known for making quality knives and that quality is even evident in this less expensive line of knives. I always hesitated to spend $20-$30 on a paring knife, but no more! I have been using this knife daily for nearly two years. I have others, but always pull this one out. The size is perfect and it's easy to handle. The notch formed into the end of the handle keeps it from slipping out of your hand, especially when working in water in the sink. Occassional sharpening keeps it like new.

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(2008 HOLIDAY TEAM)This mid-priced line of Henckel knives, called "Classic" by the company, is a full-tang, single-piece, three-rivet line with sturdy black plastic handles. The handles are notched at the end to prevent the hand from sliding off during use. Although they are not razor sharp right from the package, their edges are sharp enough for the average cook. According to Henckel, all knives in this line are dishwasher safe, but you should expect more rapid dulling under the harsh conditions.

The paring knife has much more weight in the handle than in the blade, making its use feel somewhat awkward. This imbalance results from a relatively long handle which makes it easy to hang onto firmly and therefore more safely than some other brands, especially for those with large hands. Although the paring knife blade is also longer than my Chicago Cutlery paring knife, the change in weight isn't fully offset. Still, I like this knife, and with the other Henckel Classics that I own, it makes a good addition to my cutlery.

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This knife was bought for me by my husband from my wish list for Christmas to replace my old Henckels that accidentally got broken (trust me it took alot!) It is much heftier than the old one and took a few uses to get used to, but this knife is GREAT and for the price, just can't be beat. I'm one to take my knife with me when I travel, as I tend to cut myself when using "foreign" (Inlaw's) knives. So this one will be now travelling with me every summer and of course is my "daily driver"!!

Love, love, love this knife!!

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We have had one of these Henkels International Classic 4" paring knives for several years. It has good weight and balance and seems to hold an edge fairly well although it still needs sharpening. It came as part of a set. At first we were concerned that the 4" blade might be too long, but we have not had any problems with the length and now find it much more versatile than a 3" knife. In fact, we are now buying 5 more in order to also use them as steak knives. Now that's versatility! I'm not sure how the International Classic quality measures up against Henkels top of the line Pro S series, but the Pro S knives are just too expensive for our budget (twice the price of the International Classic series). Also, I couldn't find the 4" length in the Pro S series, which made it an easy choice for us.

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Le Creuset Stoneware 10-Inch Soup Bowl

I ordered these bowls in Cherry Red to match the plates I have. I considered mixing the colors but the red glaze is just too sumptuous. The bowls accommodate a generous serving of soup or pasta. I should mention that the plates I have are the 'salad' plates. I use these as dinner plates and they function beautifully. The soup bowl does fit on top of the salad bowl so there's no problem using the two together. These plates and bowls are larger than standard dinnerware a salad plate is usually around seven inches. Creuset is ten inches. The Creuset dinner plate is twelve inches and doesn't fit comfortably in the cupboard and really does look more like a (very handsome) serving plate. The plates arrived so carefully packaged that they survived a collision with something along the way that made a large dent in the box. Not one bowl was damaged. I was impressed.

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Simply Calphalon 8-Piece Steak Knife Set

purchased these knives last year. They arrived on time and in perfect condition and have held up beautifully. They still look brand-new, cut well and I would definitely purchase these knives again.

This is a nice simple set of steak knives. Good weight and handles that match almost any set of silver colored silver wear. They came nice and sharp and are exactly as I expected.

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this knife set is as good as it gets---when i saw these i could not resist buying them---the price was excellent and the quality is very good---thank you

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We did. The steak knives that came from our old knife set were all having the handles break from being washed in the dishwasher. Have had this set for a few months and they work great and hold up pretty well to the dishwasher.

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