Kyocera Revolution Series 7-Inch Professional Chef's Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this knife recently as a work knife at my job. I am a professional chef and I am experienced and well educated on cutlery. This is the second ceramic knife I have bought, the first was dropped by a co-worker and that knife shattered. I love working with ceramic knives because they are the sharpest knives around,period. Nothing is sharper. It glides through food. It requires a bit more care, but if you take good care if it ,it will last a lifetime. This knife is very versitile in the 7" model and very resonably priced. Perfect for meat and fish, slicing, fruit and vegatables. I can cut perfect slices, juliannes, and very fine dice. I laugh when I hear people talk about " my shun knife" or the extremely over-rated "my henckels". They are good all right but very expensive and they will NEVER be as sharp or hold it for as long as a ceramic.

Now, I will say this knife has one thing I don't care for. While the handle is extremely comfortable and feels oh-so-natural( it actually helps cutting in a mechanical sense by design),if the handle is greasy or oily (when cutting steaks from large cuts or dealing with certain fish it can get oily from handeling) it becomes slippery. Not good for a knife as razor sharp as this. Just keep it clean, protect it from abuse and you will have a knife like no other for alooooong time. In a home I suspect it will not be subject to the rigors I put it through, therefore this knife is a great value for the home chef. I would put this knife up against Shun or Henckles or Wusthof any day.

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Part of the Revolution series, Kyocera's most popular line, this 7-inch professional chef's knife is one of the longest knives offered in Kyocera's popular ceramic line--perfect for performing a wide variety of cutting tasks, from fine chopping to dicing and paper-thin slicing. It features an ultra-sharp ceramic blade as well as a deeper profile for greater knuckle clearance. And unlike steel blades, ceramic blades will never rust or change from its natural state. A comfortable, ergonomic resin handle provides precise control, while its distinctive shape makes it both easy to find and easy to use.
"I love these ceramic tools. Perfect for prep tasks and quick meals, they're the ones I always reach for." -- Ming Tsai, Emmy award-winning chef

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Farberware Pro Stainless-Steel 15-Piece Fine-Edge Knife Set with Block, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)Had the knives two weeks, and was really impressed by the look feel and cut. However, after a couple of washes, rust spots began appearing. I suppose if I washed them all by hand and dried them off right away instead of air drying this wouldn't have happened(my fault..(?) ). I expected better, since I've had cheap K-mart knives for 10 years that didn't rust. I contacted farberware and they did say that if I return the rusted knives they would exchange them, with a turn around time of 6-8 weeks.

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Upscale Black Block has a classy modern look when contrasted with Brushed SS Handles.15 pc. FW Stainless steel in black block.Set includes: 8" chef 8" slicer 8" bread 6" cleaver 5" utility 3.5" parer sharpening steel black shear 6" steak knives.

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Black & Decker T2030 850-Watt 2-Slice Toaster Review

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(More customer reviews)This toaster is decent enough. It goes well with all the stainless steel appliances in my kitchen. It toasts decetly weel. The only thing is the top body heats up lot more that my previous " toastmaster" toaster. it is not a big deal as i am careful, and my kids are too young to play with it.
I would recommend it.

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With its chrome styling and rich black accents, this two-slice toaster makes for an attractive addition to any kitchen countertop. The unit features self-adjusting guides and extra-wide slots that can accommodate a variety of bread types including bagels, buns, and muffins. In addition, easy-to-use electronic push-button controls offer frozen and cancel options, as well as a bagel mode that toasts bagels to a golden brown with a crunchy outside and soft inside. Other highlights include light-to-dark shade selection to satisfy individual preferences, a cool-touch exterior for safety, and a slide-out crumb tray that makes cleanup a snap. The 850-watt toaster measures approximately 12 by 7 by 8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Alligator 11-1/4-Inch Slicer Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm a huge fan of the Alligator dicers and was eager to try this slicer, but I'm not entirely impressed. First of all, it's heavy and has more parts to clean than its cousins. The disassembly and reassembly for cleaning is a bit awkward and being a bit of a klutz in the kitchen and always in a hurry, I'm not sure I could avoid getting cut on those blades. It's pretty much impossible to get cut on the dicer blades, even though they are sharp, because of the small grid and ease of just rinsing the thing off. This unit is quite a bit more elaborate and both top and bottom sections have to be taken apart for cleaning, leaving the blades more exposed than I'd like. They are also set in a tier arrangement (like bleacher seats set on edge) which makes the slicing more effective, but handling less safe. That for me is the downside.
On the upside, the unit slices most things really well. My first test was a tomato--a cruel test to start with :) but it passed with flying colors, cutting cleanly without squashing the tomato at all. You are limited in the size of tomato you can use if you want to slice a whole one, however, as the round grid is little more than 3" in diameter. Second test was a block of cheddar, something that is notoriously hard to slice evenly with a knife. This also sliced beautifully. I expected it to do a good job on things like carrots, zucchini, cucumbers and the like, and it did, but I'd be less inclined to use it for those things regularly because my beloved Microplane adjustable slicer works well for those too and I use the food processor for large quantities. Next test was a lime and although it did slice correctly, the juice squirted all over the place. It did eggs, strawberries and mushrooms perfectly, but that's to be expected. The only thing that didn't work was a ball of mozzarella, which got hopelessly squished and torn.
Bottom line, the product is well engineered (perhaps over-engineered) and very effective for some things, but needs a careful, patient hand for cleaning and the grid size does limit the amount of produce you can slice at one time.


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Swedish invention and design make up the Alligator Family. The Alligator Family is a wide range of patented, worldwide selling products of guaranteed quality. Alligator products make the laborious task of chopping fruit and vegetables quick, safe and fun. With the Alligator Slicer you can have perfectly sliced foods in one easy stroke! Use it to slice such things as onions, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers and potatoes. Achieve professional results without any special skill or talent. Blades are made of stainless steel so they’ll stay sharp and blades won’t rust or retain (unpleasant) flavors and smells! What more, with the unique design, your fingers will stay safe-unlike using conventional knives and slicers. Unit is dishwasher safe so cleanup will be a breeze. Alligator, it’s the smart concept.

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DeLonghi DO400 1400-Watt Digital Control 4-Slice Toaster Oven Review

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(More customer reviews)I used to have a much larger toaster oven, but having subsequently bought my first microwave, when the big toaster oven died, I looked for a smaller toaster oven to free up some counter space. I've had this for about a month, and I think it's quite good for what it is, but for what it is, it's overpriced. If it were cheaper I'd rate it higher. It broils beautifully. The oven heats very quickly, which is great. By my measurements, it's about 50 degrees above the requested temperature in middle ranges, as has been noted by others. But small toaster ovens are always unreliable on precise temperature. That's why all those frozen foods that come in microwave containers say don't cook them in a toaster oven (which you can do just fine, by the way, if you know how far off the temperature is). I prefer toast a little lighter than it makes toast at T-1, but it's okay. I miss features like the hook pull-outs, which not only pull the shelf out when you open the door but keep the door from crashing up and down, and the pull-out, rather than drop-down, crumb drawer. It's a perfectly adequate small toaster oven, but it should be either a little better or a little cheaper.

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An efficient alternative to turning on the oven, this 1400-watt countertop appliance provides user friendly digital controls that make it easy to bake, broil, toast, or keep food warm. Its 1/3-cubic-foot capacity will accommodate individual pizzas, casseroles, or up to four slices of bread, bagels, or English muffins at a time. In addition, the unit's toast-color selector with automatic shut-off allows for choosing from light to dark settings, and its adjustable temperature control makes it easy to cook with the right amount of heat. For precise and consistent results, press the quick-check button to view the current oven temperature anytime during the cooking process. Other highlights include a drop-down crumb tray for easy disposal of crumbs, a removable bake pan and broil rack, and an attractive design that will nicely complement any kitchen decor. Great for cooking up breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the toaster oven measures 11-1/4 by 16 by 8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty against defects.

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Sunbeam / Oster 113494-001-000 Breadmaker Paddle Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this after the original disappeared in the garbage disposal. OOPS! This one is actually easier than the original to remove from the shaft when cleaning!

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Wusthof 4101-7 Gourmet 4-1/2-Inch Serrated Utility Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had this knife for several years - about five. I refer to it as my "favorite" knife. I absolutely abuse it (run it through the dishwasher practically ever other day; leave it in water)and it's still the best knife I have. It's wonderful on tomatoes, all types of fruit, and cutting breads. I can't say enough about it. Buy this knife.

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Craftsmanship has been a tradition at Wusthof for over 190 years. Quality and precision have always been the standard that we measure our knife by and our Gourmet line of stamped German knives take precision to a new level. Each knife in this line is cut from a piece of steel using a laser beam to make a perfect blade. The serrated utility has many uses. It's perfect for slicing tomatoes, bagels and small breads.

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