Dualit 4-Slice Toaster, Red Review

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(More customer reviews)Dualit 4 Slice Toaster, Red. Hand made in England. A mechanical lever to raise and lower bread/toast; a pull-out crumb tray; a mechanical timer with settings from 1 to just past 3. Very simple operation. Perfect toast every time-- *every* time. Wonder bread, artisan bread, toaster waffles, muffin-- all perfect. Barely toasted for the kids, nice and dark for dad. Outside stays cool no matter how much toast you make. One caveat: One of the slots looks like it's broken, but it's not-- that's for smaller or irregular pieces. Comes many colors, but red is beautiful. Yes, I would buy this again-- but I'm not gonna need to.

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40417 This ultra sleek 4 slice toaster gives modern touch to your kitchen along with efficient toasting capabilities and years of durability. Ejector system does not pop toast up , but keeps it warm inside slots while you finish cooking! Also includes extra wide slots to accommodate various types of breads and a removable crumb tray for easy clean up. Features: -4 Extra wide slots -Ejector system -Output per hour:130 slices -1800 watts -Insulated stainless steel body -Easy-clean crumb tray

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Shun Ken Onion Chef's Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this knife as a kind of impulsive indulgence, I think it looked cool in its own holder and I had heard good things about Shun knives. However, all those good things are true. It is by far the sharpest knife I've owned, and I've got Henckel Zwillings (not the cheapo kind you get at Target) that have been sharpened to what I USED to think was the sharpest blade around.
I'm not dissing the Henckels - if I had not indulged in the Shun I would have been very happy with their performance. But I did get a chance to make some observations on how the Shun shone (no, it's not the same "u" as in "Sun" but it's a borderline pun):
- Ripe tomato: The Shun needed no sawing action whatsoever. It cut the initial waxy and soft skin like it was being dipped in water. All my other knives need to break the skin either with pressure, angle, or a teensy bit of sawing motion
- Dish brush: While cleaning the blade side with a circular motion in sudsy water (safe for sharp knives) I found bits of the brush bristles in the water. Anything that touched the sharp edge was cut, and that has never happened with the best knife I'd had prior to that. I can normally touch a sharp blade without cutting myself, I am not going to try that with the Shun.
- Tortilla stack: I make chips out of 8" flour tortillas by taking a thick stack and chopping it into diamonds or strips, then frying. I've always had to get over the knife and press it in because the multiple layers (20) would slow down the blade. Or I'd work in batches of 6-8. With this knife, I cut the whole 20-thick stack with less pressure than I've used for half that many.
- Potato - while hardly a test for a knife (anything cuts potato) the slicing was awesome. After cutting into the potato, it felt like the Shun DREW the potato into itself and the potato came apart like it was already sliced. If you've ever held a potato in your hand and expected to re-position your hand after you're halfway through, DON'T do it with this knife. It will be cutting into your hand before you even realize it.
If anything got close to cutting like a lightsaber, this would be it. I kid you not. I wonder how long the sharpness lasts, but I'm enjoying it while it's there.
About the Ken Onion design - those used to the generous handle on Henckels might find the handle appearing to be a bit short (I have big hands) but that's until you find the thumb and forefinger position that fits almost over the blade. However, once you hold it, you realize it gives you an added cutting advantage. My only complaint is that the advantage is wasted. You'd have to wait till the blade goes blunt before the handle's design can actually help you cut better.
Did I mention I'm extremely happy with it? Happy indulging.

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Feel the power of the first truly ergonomic chef's knife!This Shun Knife by Kershaw is designed by Ken Onion, one of the worlds top knife designers.This patent pending design features a special angled curved bolster and specially shaped handle that fits perfectly in the hand, releasing all tension in your arm.The extra curve on the blade allows for an easier flowing motion across the cutting board, and the tip allows for easier scooping.Combine all of this with the sharpest Japanese edge available, and you have perfection.The design of this knife will make you an immediate chopomatic in the kitchen.

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Shun DM0741 Classic U2 (Ultimate Utility) Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)I believe if you're serious about cooking, you should own great cookware and excellent knives. I finally stepped up and got excellent knives. For those who haven't heard the hype, Shun is one of the most respected knife brands in the world.
Great features of the entire line include these cool "D" shaped handles that fit your hand better. Each knife is made in a right- and left-handed version ([...] for lefties). The steel used for the blades is harder than what you would find in most other knives. The knives are EXTREMELY sharp.
If you're building your set and want to take care of the must-haves first. Move this down on your priority list. Get the chef's, paring and bread knives first. With that said, there is a place for this knife in your kitchen. As with all of my other Shun knives, this one is extremely sharp and it's relatively light.
This is great for sandwiches; you can use one knife to do everything well. I like the wider blade on this better than the narrow utility and tomato blades. This knife does not replace the bread knife, but it is good for small quantities of bread. I quickly tired of it when I used it to prep French bread for bread pudding.
This is an expensive, but lifetime investment. I encourage you to visit stores and feel the knives in your hand to make sure you are comfortable with them. For more info on Shun, check out Alton Brown's website. For ratings on various brands and types of knives, check out Cooks llustrated's equipment ratings.
Unless you are a daily sandwich fiend, make this one of the last knives you get to complete your set. It is certainly a nice knife, but not as crucial as other knives. My only regret is that I already own the tomato and utility knives.


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Shun has nicknamed this knife the "U2" which means the Ultimate Utility Knife.This knife featuring a 6" blade also sports a reverse scalloped cutting edge.Perfect for bagels, breads, fruits, vegetables (try this on a tomato if you want to be impressed).And due to its unique rounded tip, flip this knife over and use as a spatula and make your sandwich in record time with less mess and cleanup.You'll soon see why this is call the Ultimate Utility knife.

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