Wednesday, November 30, 2011

OXO Good Grips Professional 14-Piece Knife Block Set

OXO Good Grips Professional 14-Piece Knife Block Set Review



OXO Good Grips Professional 14-Piece Knife Block Set Feature

  • 14-piece knife block set includes 8-inch chef's, 8-inch slicer, 3-1/2-inch parer, 5-inch utility, 4-inch Santoku, and 8-inch bread
  • Also includes 6 steak knives, a sharpening tool, and an angled wood storage block
  • Sharp, stainless-steel blades are hardened for strength, with a full-tang for durability and proper balance
  • Black, ergonomically correct, nonslip rubber handles cushion hands and provide a safe secure grip
  • Washing by hand recommended for best care; backed by a lifetime warranty
OXO Good Grips Professional Cutlery features the perfect balance of professional quality cutting with soft, comfortable grip. Sharp, stainless steel blades are hardened for strength and the blades are full-tang for durability and proper balance. Soft, non-slip handles cushion your hands and provide a safe secure grip.


Schrade Steelhead Knife Fixed Blade

Schrade Steelhead Knife Fixed Blade Review



Schrade Steelhead Knife Fixed Blade Feature

  • Includes leather sheath
  • Schrade "Super Sharp" fixed blade
  • Full-grain leather sheath
  • 12" overall length
  • Limited Lifetime
Steelhead 12" overall length with a leather sheath. Schrade Super Sharp blade. Limited lifetime warranty


Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Ka-Bar Black Kukri Machete

Ka-Bar Black Kukri Machete Review



Ka-Bar Black Kukri Machete Feature

  • Black Kukri-style machete with carbon-steel blade
  • Ideal for chopping weeds, clearing campsite, and more
  • Ergonomic Kragon G thermoplastic elastomer handle
  • Includes black leather/Cordura combination sheath
  • Blade measures 11-1/2 inches; weighs 1.7 pounds
Field-tested and -approved, the Ka-Bar Kukri machete is ideal for chopping down weeds, clearing a campsite, or cutting small branches. The machete is equipped with a 1085 Kukri-style carbon-steel blade that excels at chopping and basic field use, along with an ergonomically shaped Kraton G thermoplastic elastomer handle with a non-slip grip. The Kukri measures 17 inches overall with an 11-1/2-inch blade and comes with a black leather/Cordura combination sheath.

Specifications

  • Blade shape: Kukri
  • Stamp: Taiwan
  • Edge angle: 20 degrees
  • Steel: 1085 carbon
  • Pocket clip: N/A
  • Lock style: N/A
  • Grind: Hollow
  • Handle: Kraton G
  • Blade length: 11-1/2 inches
  • Overall length: 17 inches
  • Weight: 1.7 pounds
Perfect for chopping down weeds, clearing a camp site or cutting small branches, the black KA-BAR machetes make great all-purpose utility knives.


Monday, November 28, 2011

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Cuisine 8-Inch Bread Knife

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Cuisine 8-Inch Bread Knife Review



Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Cuisine 8-Inch Bread Knife Feature

  • 8-inch bread knife slices hard or soft bread and other foods
  • Henckels's exclusive full horizontal tang provides precision weight and balance
  • Friodur ice-hardened blade made from high-carbon, no-stain steel
  • Molded ergonomic handle without rivets or gaps for ultimate comfort
  • Made in Germany; wash by hand; lifetime warranty
One of the newest premium lines from Zwilling J.A. Henckels, Twin Cuisine was introduced in 2004 with a major revelation: it's the first high-quality forged cutlery line to feature a molded handle with a visible, full-length tang that runs horizontally. In fact, the handle is absolutely stunning, with the shiny tang curving slightly as it courses through the black nonslip polypropylene. With no rivets or gaps, the ergonomic handle provides seamless comfort, while the full tang adds weight for precision balance. The single-piece blade, forged from high-carbon, no-stain steel and strengthened in Henckels's exclusive Friodur ice-hardening process, retains its sharp edge through extensive cutting and chopping. Made in Germany and covered by a lifetime warranty, Twin Cuisine knives are dishwasher-safe but are best cared for when washed and dried by hand.

With the wealth of freshly-baked artisan breads available these days, a bread knife with a serrated edge is a necessity. The Twin Cuisine 8-inch serrated bread knife cuts thin, uniform slices from even the crustiest bread, and slices equally smoothly through tomatoes, avocadoes, and other foods that have a tougher exterior than interior. While not recommended for cutting meat and fish (slices won't turn out evenly), the serrated bread knife is surprisingly versatile and makes an excellent gift for anyone who loves to bake their own bread or buy uncut loaves. --Ann Bieri

From the Manufacturer

Twin Cuisine is the first quality forged knife to combine the comfort of a truly ergonomic, molded handle with the precision weight and balance of a full horizontal tang. Plus, the Twin Cuisine’s exclusive, award-winning patented handle design is a new standard in fine cutlery (U.S. design patent #D524,121). The series is available in many styles for numerous cutting tasks. Twin Cuisine is also available in a variety of block sets and gift sets. The Twin Cuisine series truly is a masterful blend of form and function.

A Higher Standard in Knife Construction

Twin Cuisine knives are traditionally forged from a single piece of J.A. Henckels’s exclusive high carbon, no-stain steel formula. The result is a knife with high durability, professional strength, and weight. Twin Cuisine also uses J.A. Henckels’s Friodur ice-hardening process, which results in a blade that has excellent cutting-edge retention and corrosion resistance. The blade edge is precision honed and laser controlled to maintain a sharper and consistent blade angle.

New Ergonomic Handle Technology

The Twin Cuisine handle features exclusive new and innovative handle technology: a full horizontal tang without rivets. High-impact polypropylene is bonded with J.A. Henckels’s high-carbon, no-stain steel, resulting in a remarkably comfortable handle with a smooth shape and no gaps. The world-famous Zwilling J.A. Henckels logo is etched on the end of every Twin Cuisine knife handle, indicating its quality.

Features

  • Traditional one-piece hot drop-forged construction: Provides high durability, strength, and weight.
  • Laser-controlled edge: Is sharper and stays sharper longer. Has a more consistent blade angle.
  • Friodur ice hardening: Maximum no-stain properties and more blade strength. Improved resistance to corrosion and pitting.
  • Super bolster: Provides weight, insures safety, and adds balance.
  • New, patented full horizontal handle tang without rivets: Provides a strong, smooth, comfortable handle with great control and balanced design.
  • High-carbon, no-stain steel, an exclusive J.A. Henckels formula: Nonstaining, nonrusting.
  • Precision-honed blade: Is sharper and stays sharper longer.
  • Dishwasher-safe: Easy care (although hand washing is recommended by J.A. Henckels).
  • Full warranty: J.A. Henckels stands behind all its knives.
Twin Cuisine is the latest addition to the J.A. Henckels family of fine cutlery. This 8-inch bread knife is one-piece precision forged, with excellent cutting retention, corrosion resistance, and an exclusive ergonomic handle design. This is the perfect


Saturday, November 26, 2011

Wüsthof 2-Stage Knife Sharpener

Wüsthof 2-Stage Knife Sharpener Review



Wüsthof 2-Stage Knife Sharpener Feature

  • Hard carbide steel blades for coarse sharpening stage
  • Fine ceramic rods for honing
  • Slot for sharpening scissors
  • Rubberized base for sure grip
  • Measures 8 by 3 by 1-1/2 inches
This Wusthof Ceramic 3 stage sharpening hone can easily bring those dull knives back to cutting form. The first stage is a course stage for cutting the new edge the next stage uses a fine ceramic to hone the knife to a keen edge. The 3rd stage allows you to sharpen your kitchen shears.


Browning Microblast Knife-Light Combo, Pink

Browning Microblast Knife-Light Combo, Pink Review



Browning Microblast Knife-Light Combo, Pink Feature

  • Browning Microblast Knife-Light Combo Pink
  • Browning name and quality
  • Browning popularity
  • Pink Knife and light come together
  • Light is 5mm white LED AAA alkaline
  • Runs 7 hours-15 Lumens

The MicroBlast Light can be used as a flashlight or as a Cap Light. 5mm LED is brighter than many AA flashlights. Light uses (1) AAA Alkaline. Unbreakable lens with O-ring sealed for water resistance. Knife is durable frame lock, 2" stainless steel blade holds a sharp edge.


Thursday, November 24, 2011

Case Cutlery 5530 Case Jr. Scout Pocket Knife with Stainless Steel Blades Stag

Case Cutlery 5530 Case Jr. Scout Pocket Knife with Stainless Steel Blades Stag Review



Case Cutlery 5530 Case Jr. Scout Pocket Knife with Stainless Steel Blades Stag Feature

  • Genuine stag antler handle
  • Tru-Sharp surgical steel blades
  • Spear blade can opener scredriver and leather punch with handy bail for hanging anywhere
  • Made in USA
  • Limited lifetime warranty
Features a spear blade of Tru-Sharp surgical steel, and a 3.38 in. handle of genuine India stag. Comes with a screwdriver, can opener, and leather punch.


Thursday, November 17, 2011

Kuchenprofi 18-Inch Magnetic Knife Rack in 18/10 Stainless Steel

Kuchenprofi 18-Inch Magnetic Knife Rack in 18/10 Stainless Steel Review



Kuchenprofi 18-Inch Magnetic Knife Rack in 18/10 Stainless Steel Feature

  • Two long magnetic strips set in stainless steel bars; hold knives securely
  • 18/10 stainless steel
  • Mounts to the wall
  • Measures 2-1/4 inches high by 18 inches long.
  • Made in Germany; wipe clean
Founded in Solingen Germany by Artur Schmitz in 1923, the story of Kuchenprofi is one of dilligence, innovation and refinement. Early on, Kuchenprofi realized the need for affordable functional tools that make the kitchen more efficient and more enjoyable. The name of Kuchenprofi reflects strength, quality and functionality demanded by chefs around the world. Kuchenprofi made for professionals, now available to anyone passionate about cooking. Mounted to the wall over your food prep area, Kuchenprofi's Magnetic Knife Rack keeps knives handy to the chef yet safely out of the way from little hands. Two long magnetic strips set in gleaming bars of 18/10 stainless steel hold knives securely. Great for over-sized cleavers and shears that don't fit in knife blocks. Wipe clean. 2-1/4-inch high by 18-inch long.


Sunday, November 13, 2011

Victorinox 40521 10-Inch Chef's Knife, Black Fibrox Handle

Victorinox 40521 10-Inch Chef's Knife, Black Fibrox Handle Review



Victorinox 40521 10-Inch Chef's Knife, Black Fibrox Handle Feature

  • Light weight and long blade make it great for cooks with larger hands and frequent big chopping jobs
  • High carbon stainless-steel blade provides maximum sharpness and edge retention; conical ground through length and depth for a wider break point
  • Blade stamped from cold-rolled steel; bolsterless edge for use of entire blade and ease of sharpening
  • Patented Fibrox handles are textured, slip resistant, and ergonomically designed for balance and comfort; NSF approved
  • Hand washing recommended; lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects; expertly made in Switzerland
The R H Forschner by Victorinox Chef's Knife features an 10-inch blade that is 2.25-inches wide at the handle. High carbon, stainless steel blade is hand finished at Victorinox in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen. A special tempering process is used to produce an edge that can be resharpened over and over again, so the knife can keep its original sharpness throughout the entire life of the blade. Victorinox handles are ergonomically designed to minimize wrist tension. They provide a natural fit. A good heft and comfortable, positive grip are indications of a well-made knife. A sure-grip handle with a finger guard is valuable feature since the handle inevitably gets greasy, wet, or both. Although cutlery steel is naturally sanitary, materials and construction details of the handle minimize crevices what would offer hospitality to bacteria.


Sunday, November 6, 2011

Kershaw Select Fire Multi-Tool

Kershaw Select Fire Multi-Tool Review



Kershaw Select Fire Multi-Tool Feature

  • The Kershaw Select Fire Multi-Tool is a one hand opening knife with bit driver, holds 4 standard bits, included
  • 8CR13MoV stainless steel blade
  • Bit driver adjusts for many angles
  • Includes pocket clip
  • Blade Length: 3 3/8 inches; Closed Length 4 1/4 inches
The Select Fire brings a new definition to a tool knife. A folding knife that includes a bit driver. Bits are stored in the handle. Bit holder can be opened to remove bits and retracts back into the handle. Holds standard 1/4" driver bits. The handle is made of glass-reinforced nylon.