Shun DM0705 Classic 9-Inch Bread Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)My experience with bread knives had generally left me feeling that they are never particularly sharp, but make up for it with a toothy serrated edge that digs into food. When you're talking about bread that counts for a lot. Bread isn't exactly the toughest thing a knife has to deal with.
Based on that previous experience, this breadknife didn't look terribly impressive. The serrations are smooth and rounded rather than aggressive and toothy. It didn't look like something that would bite into bread. But I'd read a rave review of it, and everything else I read about Kai knives was overwhelmingly positive. I've also had very good luck with Japanese cutlery, so I thought I'd give it a shot.
It cuts like a laser. Slides right through breads and salami (which I end up using it for all the time) very smoothly and with very little effort. The blade is razor sharp, which I learned when I got a little careless (didn't used to have respect for breadknives, remember) and it sliced off the end of a fingernail without the slightest resistance. THAT left me very respectful. The gentle serrations let it dig into it's target without tearing or throwing loose a crumb. It also has a nice, meaty asymmetrical D-shaped handle that really fits in the palm. This may not be for everyone, so give it a whirl before you commit to buying, but I think it's great.
If you need a breadknife and want a quality piece (and if you get a good knife and take care of it you should only need to buy one, ever) this is the hands down obvious choice. It's a bit more expensive than the Major German Brand cutlery, but easily worth it.
As a general comment, I think anyone looking for good kitchen cutlery should consider the Japanese brands first. I've used knives from Global, Kai and Kasumi, and up against Henckels and Wusthof there is just no comparison. We have the Kai breadknife, a Kasumi chef's knife, a Henckel's 4-star chef, Henckel's 4-star santoku, Henckel's 4-star slicer, Wusthof Grand Prix utility, Wusthof Grand Prix parer, Wusthof Classic granton slicer, and a Kyocera ceramic chef's. When I look at the knife block I really just see the Kai breadknife, my Kasumi chef and Those Other Knives.
Any knife shopping I do in the future, I will be looking at Kai first. Kasumi is also an incredible brand, and a bit finer and sharper than Kai, but they run about 50% more. I got my Kasumi chef's as a gift, and it's a treasure, but if I were laying down my own money it's such a close call I'd probably go with Kai, especially since I prefer their handles.

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This stunningly beautiful line of cutlery features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, yet without its rusting problems. The Damascus-look blade profile reduces sticking and results in less damage to the food being cut and faster prep times.

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Keilen Italian Villa 14-by-15-Inch Rectangular Bread Baking Stone with Jumbo Pizza Cutter Review

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(More customer reviews)I used to have a pizza/bread stone, and I hated the darned thing. First, it really did have a terrible odor from the start. I didn't realize that wasn't 'normal'. Then over time, everything got stuck to it. And finally I just tossed it in the trash.
Hesitantly bought this one. Had read all the reviews on it, and particularly for the money, seemed to have the best overall reviews. Was skeptical, but had wanted to start trying to bake 'artisan' bread, and the recipe I was using was very specific about baking directly on a stone only, and using a pizza peel to get bread in and out of oven.
Took new stone from box - happy to note there was no odor at all when I stuck my nose on it - brushed off the little bits of styrophome from the packaging, and without doing anything else to it, set it directly into my oven and turned it on to 500*. Had the worst fear I'd hear a big "pop", indicating the stone had cracked in half. But it didn't. Cooked stone like that for an hour - not a hint of scent coming from my oven.
Used the Prime shipping, so knew stone would be here in 2 days - had gone ahead and made the bread dough I'd been dying to try. Was a little worried though - my recipe has you keep dough in fridge until you bake it - was concerned about putting cold dough on extremely hot stone. But - was no problem at all. Cold bread dough + hot baking stone = no problem! Pizza peel came in same shipment, and it slid my dough onto the hot stone much easier than if I'd have tried to do it with my hands (I'll rephrase - slid the dough onto hot stone so I wouldn't burn the crap out of my hands and probably my arms too!).
Bread came out exactly as cookbook writer said it would - dark and crusty. When it was cool enough to cut, the inside was still moist and chewy, as recipe indicated. Excellent 'artisan' consistency!
The next day, I opened the oven and looked at the stone. Besides having a little cornmeal on it, it otherwise looked exactly as it did when I'd placed it in the oven - no stain or spot from the dough, still no smell.
Saw another review rebuking the pizza cutter. For me, I was buying a stone - the cutter, albiet not professional quality, was just a 'bonus' that came with the stone.
I'm happy - this stone is definitely a keeper!

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Corelle Livingware 6-3/4-Inch Bread and Butter Plate, Winter Frost White Review

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(More customer reviews)Please be advised that for the approximately 25-30 dollars (with shipping charges) one spends on this item, one will get ONE little bread and butter plate. MANY other sites sell SIX such plates (exactly the same Corelle number) for about the same price. And, when you return it, Amazon will charge you for the return shipping.

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Wusthof 4150-7 Classic 9-Inch Bread Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)By far the best Bread knife I have ever used. Its weight and design lets it slice effortlessly through bread (and tomatoes if you are too lazy to get another knife out of the block). We bought this knife as part of a set, and out of the bunch it is my favorite knife.
If you are having trouble deciding between the Classic and the Grand Prix, I prefer the Classic.Although the Grand Prix is slightly more comfortable, I prefer the construction of the Classic. If you inspect the knives, you will see that the Wusthof Classic has a full metal tang with 3 rivets. The Grand Prix, although having the same blade, has a smaller, cylindrical tang that runs the entire handle of the knive. This tang is secured by a single large rivet at the end of the handle. Although I'm sure the Grand Prix is well built, I bought these knives for a lifetime of use and heartier construction of the Classics just appealed to me more.

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The pronounced serration of this knife's blade is ideal for cutting through tough crusts without undue pressure. The knife's length and triangular tip make it perfect for slicing both long and round loaves. Cooks frustrated by bread knives that tear crusts or send crumbs flying will welcome this efficient worker.

Part of the Classic series, the knife represents two centuries of unexcelled Wusthof craftsmanship. Like other cutlery in the series, it's hand-forged from a single piece of stainless steel for maximum strength; the hand-polished blade is exactingly calibrated to be hard enough to resist dulling yet soft enough to take a keen edge when it's honed or sharpened. Dishwasher-safe and with a traditionally shaped, ergonomically designed handle that is triple-riveted for durability, the knife brings a guaranteed lifetime of low-maintenance cutting to its owners.
From the Manufacturer
In the culinary world variety and preparing something outstanding is the key to success. Due to this, Wusthof offers more than 350 different kinds of knives to be able to provide the perfect knife for everyone. No matter which kind of blade and handle shape you are thinking of--Wusthof has the right knife for all your needs.

The most important features of a high-value forged Wusthof knife:
Exceptionally sharp
Long-lasting cutting edge
High stain resistance
Easily restorable edge


Classic Cutlery
The Classic triple-riveted knife series features:
Precision forged from a single piece of sturdy high-carbon steel that resists stains and corrosion
Wusthof's Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) creates an extraordinarily sharp blade that retains its edge 30% longer
Special alloyed, stainless steel
Durable polymer handle is contoured for a comfortable grip
Seamless, hygienic fit of the handle
Full tang is triple riveted to the handle for exceptional durability and control
For professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts
Made in Solingen, Germany

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J.A. Henckels International Forged Premio 8-Inch Bread Review

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(More customer reviews)J.A. Henckels International Forged Synergy 8-Inch Bread Knife This knife really works well. It is balanced and easy to handle. The knife does the work, not you, when cutting bread.

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J.A. Henckels International Premio collection offers a superior forged product at a tremendous value. The forged construction of the Premio collection results in a highly durable and balanced blade. Knives feature an elegant finish and stainless steel con

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Breadman BK1050S 2-Pound Professional Bread Maker with Collapsible Kneading Paddles and Automatic Fruit and Nut Dispenser Review

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(More customer reviews)I have owned three bread makers in the past. All from different companies.
My first one made loaves that were tall and looked funny. But I really loved the bread, and the smell that came with it! I finally wore it out. I hated digging the paddle out of the bottom.
My second one was a tragic mistake by the company. It had an inherent flaw - bread stuck to the pan. Even after they replaced the pan for free - the second pan was even worse. I gave up making bread ... because even when I finally got the bread out of the pan, I still had to dig the paddle out of the bottom.
I really loved my Sunbeam 5891 2-Pound Programmable Breadmaker, so much so that I actually recently purchased one for my daughter. It does many things the earlier bread makers didn't, including quickbread and cakes. It makes gluten-free bread. It has fast settings and normal settings. And it even has a jam setting! It is shaped so that loaves come out looking like loaves. Only one thing I didn't like - I had to dig the paddle out of the bottom. (sigh)
And then - Breadman came out with this wonderful selection! A Bread Maker that does NOT leave the paddle sticking in the middle! Even more, it has all of the settings I used on my Sunbeam (although it is missing the cakes, which I didn't use) AND the automatic fruit and nut dispenser!!! So I set my Sunbeam aside, and "went for it." The bread maker of my dreams.
How does it work?
The feature works by creating a one-way paddle that collapses when it is reversed. So the paddle turns and kneads while it goes in one direction. At the end of the kneading cycles, the machine reverses the turning of the paddle and it collapses into the bottom of the pan.
As a result, while you have the impression of the paddle in the bottom of the loaf, the paddle is not stuck inside of the bread! So don't think it's perfect, it's just much better than before.
Cookbook and manual:
This comes with a wonderful manual that even gives a comparison chart so that you can use whatever yeast is available in your store. All of the recipes use standard yeast, so you need to adapt them if you want to use fast-rise or other variations.
The book is also very clear on how to use the various settings.
Even more, the cookbook included has a wide selection of recipes for every setting. I would recommend using the included cookbook before you go out and buy any other recipe book for your machine.
I did have a "tiny" problem with one of the recipes - for cinnamon raisin bread. It reversed two of the ingredient amounts - showing 1/2 cup yeast and 3/4 tsp raisins. :-( The mistake was easy to spot, by someone who knows a little bit about bread making.
Features:
One of my favorite features on this (besides not pulling the paddle out and having the automatic nut and fruit dispenser) is the fact that it will make quickbreads, and even has recipes for them. My next trip to the store will be for bananas and macadamia nuts - for banana macadamia nut bread. :-)
For me, this machine was worth it - just for the two extra features. However, since it is so close to the Sunbeam, except for these two features, and the Sunbeam cost is much lower, you will need to make your own choice.
Did I mention I really LOVE not having to dig the paddle out of the loaf?
EDITED - I have dropped this rating down to 4 stars - When I attempted to make cinnamon raisin nut bread, the nuts got caught below the paddle and scratched the surface of the pan. Amazon immediately sent me out a replacement using overnight mail, and gave me 30 days to return the defective machine at their expense.
If I encounter any future problems with the machine, I will pull the rest of the stars, but Amazon itself was very helpful in resolving the issue.

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Breadman BK1060S 2-Pound Professional Bread Maker with Collapsible Kneading Paddles and Automatic Fruit and Nut Dispenser Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the third bread maker that I've owned over the years. The first two were made by Regal and back then the loaves were tall and more square in size. One of the features I like about this Breadman BK1060S is that the loaf is more rectangular in size and that means you can slice it like a normal loaf of bread.
The bread maker is an attractive design made of brushed aluminum. Although it is a thin aluminum that seems to show every dent and surface flaw easily, it's good enough. The lid of the bread maker is designed to completely lift off from the main unit if you need to remove it for cleaning. However I did notice that because of the plastic hinges that are used, a certain amount of "play" is introduced that makes it possible for the lid to hit the right edge of the main unit as you are closing the lid. This is not a huge issue, but you just need to be aware of that fact as you close the lid. I've uploaded a few photos in the Customer Images area to show you exactly what I mean.
I followed the instructions and before making my first loaf of bread, ran the machine through a baking cycle to burn off any residues from the manufacturing process. Once the unit cooled down, I washed the baking tray. I decided to make as my first loaf, the 2lb basic white bread. I was immediately thrown off a bit by the recipe calling for 1 1/2 TBS of dry milk powder. What??? Then my brain got tied into a knot as I was trying to figure out how to make the bread without dry milk powder. I quickly realized I could probably just substitute milk for the water and completely omit the dry milk powder. Bingo... worked like a charm. The reason the recipes call for dry milk powder is to account for the possibility of you choosing delayed baking in which case milk sitting in the maker for hours before being cooked, could spoil.
So the first loaf came out just about perfect. I've uploaded a couple pictures of it. The top of the loaf collapsed just a bit, but the texture of the bread was perfect. No voids whatsoever and the crust (medium by default) was just perfect.
As far as the collapsible paddle is concerned, it worked as expected. I did try to ensure that it was upright before adding the ingredients and made an effort to ensure it did not collapse as I was adding the flour even though the instructions claim that even if the paddle does collapse, that it will correct itself once the kneading cycle begins. Once the loaf was baked and removed from the tray, the paddle had indeed collapsed as it was supposed to leaving only a small hole about 1/2" deep in the bottom of the loaf. I've uploaded a photo to show this.
Another feature of this bread maker that is great is the ability to have nuts and fruits drop into your dough at the appropriate time via the dispenser located at the top rear area of the lid. You load the ingredients and then during the appropriate cycle, the ingredients are dropped into the dough and mixed in without your intervention. Brilliant!
The operation of the bread maker was easy enough. Instructions were clear and the recipe book contained a lot of different recipes including those for just dough so you can bake in your own oven. There are also some jam recipes included. Yum... nothing like piping hot, freshly made bread with butter and home-made jam.
Overall I'm pleased with the Breadman bread maker. It is reasonably priced, attractive, cleans up easily and makes a great, nearly foolproof loaf of bread. About the only advice I can give is to make sure you follow your recipe closely and be consistent in measuring your ingredients. About the only way you can screw up is if your dough is too soft or too stiff. You need to pay attention the first few times you make a recipe so that you can adjust ingredients accordingly.
I love putting the ingredients in at night and then waking up to a just-finished-baking loaf of bread. It's awesome.
PROS: Attractive, easy to clean, simple operation, great selection of recipes, not that noisy
CONS: Aluminum shows every dent and ding easily, lid closure hits edge of machine if not being careful

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