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An Everyday Bread knife First off, a little about myself: I frequently make home-made breads and probably use this knife 4-5 times a week. I have owned this knife for about 4 months. I don’t really use the knife for anything other than cutting breads. This was purchased as an addition to a JA Henckels 4starII set. Pros: 1) Build quality: The steel used to construct this knife is excellent quality with high strength. There is some minor lateral flex in the blade however this hasn’t caused uneven cuts. This is likely because of the thinness of the blade so I consider this a positive. When compared to other high quality knife sets such as Wusthof, this knife is noticeably higher quality build and feel in the hand. 2) Balance: The knife is well balanced with a center of gravity where the blade meets the shaft. It makes it easy to slice through thick breads. 3) Cutting ability: there isn’t any crust that this blade can’t cut through. Even my thick crusted french bread isn’t… Very good knif

Wonderful experience with Hidden Treasure Emporium I cure my own prosciutto-style ham, and have been looking for one of these ham holders for a long time. Recently, I visited Paris’ oldest kitchen supply store, Dehillerin, and saw this model for sale for 210 Euro. I like this style more than the others I’ve seen, so checked the price on Amazon to see if the 210 Euro price was a fair one. I found that Hidden Treasure Emporium had a few left for sale of this exact model for far, far less. I ordered it. It was shipped promptly, arrived in good shape, and will be perfect for what I need. The marble base is heavy, and the stainless steel grips very solid. The wood handles are well-secured to the grips by rivets. Nicely made. Moreover, when I posed a question about pricing to the HTE folks, they responded very quickly to address my question. All told, I paid well less than half of the usual retail for this product. Click to Editorial Reviews

An Everyday Bread knife First off, a little about myself: I frequently make home-made breads and probably use this knife 4-5 times a week. I have owned this knife for about 4 months. I don’t really use the knife for anything other than cutting breads. This was purchased as an addition to a JA Henckels 4starII set. Pros: 1) Build quality: The steel used to construct this knife is excellent quality with high strength. There is some minor lateral flex in the blade however this hasn’t caused uneven cuts. This is likely because of the thinness of the blade so I consider this a positive. When compared to other high quality knife sets such as Wusthof, this knife is noticeably higher quality build and feel in the hand. 2) Balance: The knife is well balanced with a center of gravity where the blade meets the shaft. It makes it easy to slice through thick breads. 3) Cutting ability: there isn’t any crust that this blade can’t cut through. Even my thick crusted french bread isn’t… Very good knif

Wonderful experience with Hidden Treasure Emporium I cure my own prosciutto-style ham, and have been looking for one of these ham holders for a long time. Recently, I visited Paris’ oldest kitchen supply store, Dehillerin, and saw this model for sale for 210 Euro. I like this style more than the others I’ve seen, so checked the price on Amazon to see if the 210 Euro price was a fair one. I found that Hidden Treasure Emporium had a few left for sale of this exact model for far, far less. I ordered it. It was shipped promptly, arrived in good shape, and will be perfect for what I need. The marble base is heavy, and the stainless steel grips very solid. The wood handles are well-secured to the grips by rivets. Nicely made. Moreover, when I posed a question about pricing to the HTE folks, they responded very quickly to address my question. All told, I paid well less than half of the usual retail for this product. Click to Editorial Reviews

This fella will last you. I got this knife about 5 years ago while working on a line. about a year of use before I quit my job thinking I wasn’t going back to a kitchen. so when instead of buying a can opener like a normal person this knife was used as a can opener for a year…. I returned to the kitchen after owning this knife for 3 years and was amazed that I was able to sharpen this knife back to be a real cooking tool, after stabbing into cans. about 2 years back in the kitchen this knife is not far off from perfect, even the tip. I can only imagine how it would be if I had taken care of it. Click to Editorial Reviews

Excellent steel These is a terrific set of (molybdenum steel) knives and we love using them in the kitchen. A few things I wish I would have known before ordering are: - Out of the box, these knives are scary sharp….almost to a fault. They will break skin at even slight pressure. This isn’t really a fault of the knife but really; I have Globals and these are definitely sharper out of the box. - They are quite light. I generally prefer knives with a bit of heft to them. - The small paring knife in this set does not have a full tang. - Another thing of note is that the edge runs all the way to the back of the knife where the handle is. Most of my other knives have an edge that stops at the base edge. I have found this to be so useful during use! All in all, I can only detract one star for the lack of heft. Otherwise, a very high quality set. Excellent Love these knives, very precise. Cutting veggies and meat are very easy with these. I got rid of my old set after trying these. Great set

I love it! I love it, this is a best knife for sushi chef.this is a good slicing knife, and good price,too. Yhxnk you!! Just what hubby wanted A classic, very sharp slicing knife. It is the closest thing I could find to the somewhat longer slicing knife recommended by Robert Farrar Capon in Supper of the Lamb. The one extra-long knife I found arrived with such minimal packaging that I returned it without trying it. This knife was properly protected for shipping. My husband wanted it for slicing roast meat and after three months of using it he continues to be extremely pleased with it. The length is perfectly adequate. Click to Editorial Reviews

Tried and True Have been using the Ecko knife sharpener for years. Wanted to get the same thing for my kids and a few friends. Checked literally every kitchen aid store, big box store kitchen department for this item and it just couldn’t be found. I believe in this product, it works, and its economical. They don’t make them like this anymore but want you to buy more expensive, less capable products. Highly recommend for anyone who is looking for a low priced, effective, knife sharpener. sharpens knives in a flash I’ve had one of these ekco knife sharpeners for years and they work fantastic. I’ve been searching and searching for a new one and was so excited to find it on amazon. Shep review Yes it sharpens – yes it is easy to use - Could you shave with it not too well I purchased it for my bug out box for my kids to use I feel you could fillet yes skin a buck yes- shave no not a bad unit buy it for the quick ez use Click to Editorial Reviews

Good Tool Comfortable to use, stays sharp and is easy to sharpen, just the right length, decent price Flexible boning knife I brought this one to replace one that I used for years. I did not know the difference between the knives until it was gone. I went to many places looking for it. I went to Williams-Somona and saw one that I liked, but it was triple what I paid for this one. My other did have a better handle, but not worth the triple amount they were charging. Great product Click to Editorial Reviews

Excellent Knife I purchased this knife not from Amazon but directly from the company. It’s sharp and it stays that way. I keep a honing steel handy but I seldom use it with this knife. The slightly narrower blade allows you work the knife easily into tight working areas allowing you to surgically dissect a chicken in almost no time. It is also very well balanced. I haven’t had the need to file down the copper end yet but I believe that some people will find it quite useful. About my only con with this knife is that the copper is quite hard to keep shining brightly. Click to Editorial Reviews

Great for daily use I have had one of these for more than 20 years and it is far and away the best tool in the drawer for routine knife care. It is capable of putting a new edge on a really abused and dull knife but that isn’t its strong point. Knives should never be allowed to get that dull and that is the strong point of this tool. Regular use will keep all your blades in the best possible condition. Highly recommended at any price. Knife sharpener The jewelstik PP123 12-inch Kitchen Diamond knife Sharpener is the best knife sharpener I have ever bought, and living in Alaska I’ve bought my share. It works keeps all my knifes ready to use Kitchen,hunting,filleting & work knifes !! Fast and easy to use, cleans up with water. Click to Editorial Reviews

fantastic!!! these shun knives are fantastic such great handling and not too heavy which make it really easy to handle when carving meat, choppping vegies or coring tomatoes and such Amazing!!! I love these knives. They make chopping up food so much fun. They are sharp as can be and beautiful to look at too. Click to Editorial Reviews

It works, but I’d like it better with less marketing and more value I have used my new Reveo MariVac multiple times on pork roasts, London broil beef (grilled), and whole roast chicken. Recipes are provided for fish and vegetables as well, but I have not tried these yet. The MariVac is easy and fun to use. Just put up to four pounds of meat in the clear acrylic tumbler with your marinade of choice, let the MariVac evacuate the air inside the tumbler (takes 90 seconds), and have the MariVac tumble the food for up to 20 minutes. Roast food is extremely juicy after just 15-20 minutes of MariVac tumbling. Combining MariVac’s system with a good meat thermometer will reliably produce a perfect roast. In addition to the obvious time savings over marinating overnight, the short time that the meat is in liquid in the MariVac system avoids the mushy texture and bland color that slowly-marinated foods sometimes develop. Basically, you get a whole lot of liquid inside your meat, real fast. Your m

Best vegetable knife I have ever used This knife lends testament to the quality of Japanese blades. this knife is not only beautiful to hold and to look at, it is also the most efficient chopper I’ve ever used. Although made of wood, the handle is quite ergonomic and fits very nicely in the hand. the blade is thin, strong, and tapers to an edge so keen that I was initially afraid to use it. it cuts so cleanly and efficiently that I it makes cutting vegetables FUN. I feel that the wooden scabbard is a really nice touch as it allows me to protect the knife without the need for a knife block. Great knife! Beautiful knife, sharp enough to shave a few feet off Gojira. Safely and securely packaged, almost cut my finger off testing the edge out of the box. Precise enough to slice as thinly as you like, and comfortable enough in your hand to prep an entire Xmas dinner in one shot. Great Knife This is an excellent, well balanced, comfortable, and above all incredibly sharp knife. A perfect too

This fella will last you. I got this knife about 5 years ago while working on a line. about a year of use before I quit my job thinking I wasn’t going back to a kitchen. so when instead of buying a can opener like a normal person this knife was used as a can opener for a year…. I returned to the kitchen after owning this knife for 3 years and was amazed that I was able to sharpen this knife back to be a real cooking tool, after stabbing into cans. about 2 years back in the kitchen this knife is not far off from perfect, even the tip. I can only imagine how it would be if I had taken care of it. Click to Editorial Reviews

Excellent steel These is a terrific set of (molybdenum steel) knives and we love using them in the kitchen. A few things I wish I would have known before ordering are: - Out of the box, these knives are scary sharp….almost to a fault. They will break skin at even slight pressure. This isn’t really a fault of the knife but really; I have Globals and these are definitely sharper out of the box. - They are quite light. I generally prefer knives with a bit of heft to them. - The small paring knife in this set does not have a full tang. - Another thing of note is that the edge runs all the way to the back of the knife where the handle is. Most of my other knives have an edge that stops at the base edge. I have found this to be so useful during use! All in all, I can only detract one star for the lack of heft. Otherwise, a very high quality set. Excellent Love these knives, very precise. Cutting veggies and meat are very easy with these. I got rid of my old set after trying these. Great set

I love it! I love it, this is a best knife for sushi chef.this is a good slicing knife, and good price,too. Yhxnk you!! Just what hubby wanted A classic, very sharp slicing knife. It is the closest thing I could find to the somewhat longer slicing knife recommended by Robert Farrar Capon in Supper of the Lamb. The one extra-long knife I found arrived with such minimal packaging that I returned it without trying it. This knife was properly protected for shipping. My husband wanted it for slicing roast meat and after three months of using it he continues to be extremely pleased with it. The length is perfectly adequate. Click to Editorial Reviews

Tried and True Have been using the Ecko knife sharpener for years. Wanted to get the same thing for my kids and a few friends. Checked literally every kitchen aid store, big box store kitchen department for this item and it just couldn’t be found. I believe in this product, it works, and its economical. They don’t make them like this anymore but want you to buy more expensive, less capable products. Highly recommend for anyone who is looking for a low priced, effective, knife sharpener. sharpens knives in a flash I’ve had one of these ekco knife sharpeners for years and they work fantastic. I’ve been searching and searching for a new one and was so excited to find it on amazon. Shep review Yes it sharpens – yes it is easy to use - Could you shave with it not too well I purchased it for my bug out box for my kids to use I feel you could fillet yes skin a buck yes- shave no not a bad unit buy it for the quick ez use Click to Editorial Reviews

Good Tool Comfortable to use, stays sharp and is easy to sharpen, just the right length, decent price Flexible boning knife I brought this one to replace one that I used for years. I did not know the difference between the knives until it was gone. I went to many places looking for it. I went to Williams-Somona and saw one that I liked, but it was triple what I paid for this one. My other did have a better handle, but not worth the triple amount they were charging. Great product Click to Editorial Reviews

Excellent Knife I purchased this knife not from Amazon but directly from the company. It’s sharp and it stays that way. I keep a honing steel handy but I seldom use it with this knife. The slightly narrower blade allows you work the knife easily into tight working areas allowing you to surgically dissect a chicken in almost no time. It is also very well balanced. I haven’t had the need to file down the copper end yet but I believe that some people will find it quite useful. About my only con with this knife is that the copper is quite hard to keep shining brightly. Click to Editorial Reviews

Great for daily use I have had one of these for more than 20 years and it is far and away the best tool in the drawer for routine knife care. It is capable of putting a new edge on a really abused and dull knife but that isn’t its strong point. Knives should never be allowed to get that dull and that is the strong point of this tool. Regular use will keep all your blades in the best possible condition. Highly recommended at any price. Knife sharpener The jewelstik PP123 12-inch Kitchen Diamond knife Sharpener is the best knife sharpener I have ever bought, and living in Alaska I’ve bought my share. It works keeps all my knifes ready to use Kitchen,hunting,filleting & work knifes !! Fast and easy to use, cleans up with water. Click to Editorial Reviews

fantastic!!! these shun knives are fantastic such great handling and not too heavy which make it really easy to handle when carving meat, choppping vegies or coring tomatoes and such Amazing!!! I love these knives. They make chopping up food so much fun. They are sharp as can be and beautiful to look at too. Click to Editorial Reviews

It works, but I’d like it better with less marketing and more value I have used my new Reveo MariVac multiple times on pork roasts, London broil beef (grilled), and whole roast chicken. Recipes are provided for fish and vegetables as well, but I have not tried these yet. The MariVac is easy and fun to use. Just put up to four pounds of meat in the clear acrylic tumbler with your marinade of choice, let the MariVac evacuate the air inside the tumbler (takes 90 seconds), and have the MariVac tumble the food for up to 20 minutes. Roast food is extremely juicy after just 15-20 minutes of MariVac tumbling. Combining MariVac’s system with a good meat thermometer will reliably produce a perfect roast. In addition to the obvious time savings over marinating overnight, the short time that the meat is in liquid in the MariVac system avoids the mushy texture and bland color that slowly-marinated foods sometimes develop. Basically, you get a whole lot of liquid inside your meat, real fast. Your m

Best vegetable knife I have ever used This knife lends testament to the quality of Japanese blades. this knife is not only beautiful to hold and to look at, it is also the most efficient chopper I’ve ever used. Although made of wood, the handle is quite ergonomic and fits very nicely in the hand. the blade is thin, strong, and tapers to an edge so keen that I was initially afraid to use it. it cuts so cleanly and efficiently that I it makes cutting vegetables FUN. I feel that the wooden scabbard is a really nice touch as it allows me to protect the knife without the need for a knife block. Great knife! Beautiful knife, sharp enough to shave a few feet off Gojira. Safely and securely packaged, almost cut my finger off testing the edge out of the box. Precise enough to slice as thinly as you like, and comfortable enough in your hand to prep an entire Xmas dinner in one shot. Great Knife This is an excellent, well balanced, comfortable, and above all incredibly sharp knife. A perfect too

Superior Extraction to Hurom Just purchased a Hurom at a price more than $200 less than the Amazon price and tried it our with Kale, Carrots, Apple,and Cucumber and it worked well except I noticed the carrot pulp was wetter than I expected. I then went to clean it and there were pieces of kale in the discharge shoot that even using the tapered tip of the cleaning brush and a hard spray, I was unable to clean it out to my satisfaction. So, I opened the Dash Stainless steel JB250 and processed the same 4 products and immediately noticed that although it was a bit louder than the Hurom, the pulp seemed dryer and without a doubt at all, the carrot pulp was far dryer and instead of being extracted in loose pieces like the Hurom, it expressed in a form similar to a rectangular shaped rope. Without a doubt as well I was not able to fit all the juice in the cup I had used with the Hurom juicer and thus, it was very plainly evident that I had significantly more extraction with the Dash. I do n

Superior Extraction to Hurom Just purchased a Hurom at a price more than $200 less than the Amazon price and tried it our with Kale, Carrots, Apple,and Cucumber and it worked well except I noticed the carrot pulp was wetter than I expected. I then went to clean it and there were pieces of kale in the discharge shoot that even using the tapered tip of the cleaning brush and a hard spray, I was unable to clean it out to my satisfaction. So, I opened the Dash Stainless steel JB250 and processed the same 4 products and immediately noticed that although it was a bit louder than the Hurom, the pulp seemed dryer and without a doubt at all, the carrot pulp was far dryer and instead of being extracted in loose pieces like the Hurom, it expressed in a form similar to a rectangular shaped rope. Without a doubt as well I was not able to fit all the juice in the cup I had used with the Hurom juicer and thus, it was very plainly evident that I had significantly more extraction with the Dash. I do n

Shun Knives are Beautiful, Elegant, and the Sharpest around I have a whole set of these blades, so I’m breaking down my review to two parts: Review of the Shun Classic Blades, and the portion as it pertains to this knife in particular. I actually have this knife in the scalloped version. Although it looks kind of cool, I don’t know if it really offers any additional advantage. I would have bought this straight version instead, except, I bought my knives as a set and the scalloped version came in my set. The 6-1/2 inch knife is a utilitarian knife with many uses. It’s definitely one of the steady work horse knives that you’ll be reaching for all the time. It’s a little on the small side, but perfectly in the middle between the real work horse (an 8″ blade) and the smaller utility or paring knife. Shun knives are beautiful creations period. Since I’m Asian, I love the tradition look and feel of this Japanese knife. I love the beauty of the blade and the dark, polished, Pakkawood handle.

Shun Knives are Beautiful, Elegant, and the Sharpest around I have a whole set of these blades, so I’m breaking down my review to two parts: Review of the Shun Classic Blades, and the portion as it pertains to this knife in particular. I actually have this knife in the scalloped version. Although it looks kind of cool, I don’t know if it really offers any additional advantage. I would have bought this straight version instead, except, I bought my knives as a set and the scalloped version came in my set. The 6-1/2 inch knife is a utilitarian knife with many uses. It’s definitely one of the steady work horse knives that you’ll be reaching for all the time. It’s a little on the small side, but perfectly in the middle between the real work horse (an 8″ blade) and the smaller utility or paring knife. Shun knives are beautiful creations period. Since I’m Asian, I love the tradition look and feel of this Japanese knife. I love the beauty of the blade and the dark, polished, Pakkawood handle.

Perfect carving set! This is a terrific addition to my Ikon starter set. I am a big fan of the Ikon line and this set is no exception. Comfortable in the hand and well balanced, it carves meat like butter and really holds an edge. Highly recommend! Click to Editorial Reviews

Perfect carving set! This is a terrific addition to my Ikon starter set. I am a big fan of the Ikon line and this set is no exception. Comfortable in the hand and well balanced, it carves meat like butter and really holds an edge. Highly recommend! Click to Editorial Reviews

A great fit for this mobile home-chef I purchased this knife carrying case looking for something to haul my kitchen tools from friends house to family Thanksgiving get-togethers – it’s gonna work great. The material is sturdy, the pockets appear to be well designed and care taken in the construction process to provide strong seams. For my home-chef needs the case is plenty big and will allow me easily cart my zester, mire-plainer, thermometer and favorite spatulas in addition to my lovely knives. Click to Editorial Reviews

A great fit for this mobile home-chef I purchased this knife carrying case looking for something to haul my kitchen tools from friends house to family Thanksgiving get-togethers – it’s gonna work great. The material is sturdy, the pockets appear to be well designed and care taken in the construction process to provide strong seams. For my home-chef needs the case is plenty big and will allow me easily cart my zester, mire-plainer, thermometer and favorite spatulas in addition to my lovely knives. Click to Editorial Reviews

Totally functional — ghoulishly appealing … I fell in love with this at first sight — it resonates with my rather odd sense of humor, I guess. I decided to take a chance on it — I needed a set of decent knives for my “home away from home,” and after reading the reviews, I ordered. It’s very sturdy — heavy plastic, it arrives in two pieces, and it takes only seconds to mount the figure onto the base. The knives are very good quality, nicely weighted stainless steel. The “block” has heavy clear plastic sleeves in back to protect both the knives and the user, and the knives are secured in place with hidden magnets that “grab” each knife as it is slipped in place — nice safety feature. This is a fairly large unit — 14+” tall, about 8-9″ in diameter. I purchased the white one, to work with the rest of my counter-top appliances, but it comes in several other colors (red, green, black, chrome). This would be a great housewarming gift for a divorced friend. Perfectly Morbid All I have to say

Totally functional — ghoulishly appealing … I fell in love with this at first sight — it resonates with my rather odd sense of humor, I guess. I decided to take a chance on it — I needed a set of decent knives for my “home away from home,” and after reading the reviews, I ordered. It’s very sturdy — heavy plastic, it arrives in two pieces, and it takes only seconds to mount the figure onto the base. The knives are very good quality, nicely weighted stainless steel. The “block” has heavy clear plastic sleeves in back to protect both the knives and the user, and the knives are secured in place with hidden magnets that “grab” each knife as it is slipped in place — nice safety feature. This is a fairly large unit — 14+” tall, about 8-9″ in diameter. I purchased the white one, to work with the rest of my counter-top appliances, but it comes in several other colors (red, green, black, chrome). This would be a great housewarming gift for a divorced friend. Perfectly Morbid All I have to say

Bright and sharp. … Bought these for use in the travel trailer … Since they might also be used outside these will not be lost in the environment. They are sharp knives. Sturdy handles that have a comfortable grip and look pretty enough to be decorative. Since they will be “displayed ” on the magnet rack the blades will be protected from wear. The knives were packed in a magnet closure box with foam cutout. They also arrived with tip protectors in place. Click to Editorial Reviews

Bought as gift I bought this Joyce Chen Chinese Kitchen Knife (clever) after owning one for the past 11 years as a wedding gift. Over the years I have used the one I own for everything from slicing tomatoes to separating rib steaks. I know it is not recommeded for bone cutting/breaking but it has worked well and resharpened well. I am very satisfied with the one I own. The only downside is with the wooden handle, like all wood it takes some extra care. If you let it dry out it will crack but with a little TLC and mineral oil it is okay. A decent knife, especially for the price. I bought this knife about 5 years ago and, along with a paring knife, it’s the only knife that I use. It’s not fancy, it’s not expensive, but it gets the job done. I’m almost embarrassed to admit, but I’ve done nothing but hone it until I bought a whetstone a few weeks ago. It seems to hold its blade pretty well. One of these days, I’ll graduate to some fancier fare, but until then, I’m happy to call this my “g

Bright and sharp. … Bought these for use in the travel trailer … Since they might also be used outside these will not be lost in the environment. They are sharp knives. Sturdy handles that have a comfortable grip and look pretty enough to be decorative. Since they will be “displayed ” on the magnet rack the blades will be protected from wear. The knives were packed in a magnet closure box with foam cutout. They also arrived with tip protectors in place. Click to Editorial Reviews

Bought as gift I bought this Joyce Chen Chinese Kitchen Knife (clever) after owning one for the past 11 years as a wedding gift. Over the years I have used the one I own for everything from slicing tomatoes to separating rib steaks. I know it is not recommeded for bone cutting/breaking but it has worked well and resharpened well. I am very satisfied with the one I own. The only downside is with the wooden handle, like all wood it takes some extra care. If you let it dry out it will crack but with a little TLC and mineral oil it is okay. A decent knife, especially for the price. I bought this knife about 5 years ago and, along with a paring knife, it’s the only knife that I use. It’s not fancy, it’s not expensive, but it gets the job done. I’m almost embarrassed to admit, but I’ve done nothing but hone it until I bought a whetstone a few weeks ago. It seems to hold its blade pretty well. One of these days, I’ll graduate to some fancier fare, but until then, I’m happy to call this my “g

Lost my Kyocera but gained an amazing Miyako! Love it! This is my second ceramic knife I have owned. Previous owner of a Kyocera but I unfortunately lost it during our move. The Miyako is a very nice knife. The blade is very shiny, almost a mirror finish to it. The handle is very soft to the touch. It’s hard to describe, you need to touch it for yourself. Annnnnd, it’s dang sharp! Awesome knife thank you! The only knives I use I bought this to complement the 3 piece set. It’s perfect. Now I own a 4 5 6 and 7 inch set. These ceramic knives have become my “Go To” knives when I cook. It handles everything without problem. I can’t cut through bones with them but who does anyways? That’s when butchers are for. Sharp little tool This was a gift, so I haven’t used it. However, the recipient who is an avid amateur gourmet cook is thrilled with it. He says slicing is almost effortless and he can slice the softest things without squeezing them. Click to Editorial Reviews

Lost my Kyocera but gained an amazing Miyako! Love it! This is my second ceramic knife I have owned. Previous owner of a Kyocera but I unfortunately lost it during our move. The Miyako is a very nice knife. The blade is very shiny, almost a mirror finish to it. The handle is very soft to the touch. It’s hard to describe, you need to touch it for yourself. Annnnnd, it’s dang sharp! Awesome knife thank you! The only knives I use I bought this to complement the 3 piece set. It’s perfect. Now I own a 4 5 6 and 7 inch set. These ceramic knives have become my “Go To” knives when I cook. It handles everything without problem. I can’t cut through bones with them but who does anyways? That’s when butchers are for. Sharp little tool This was a gift, so I haven’t used it. However, the recipient who is an avid amateur gourmet cook is thrilled with it. He says slicing is almost effortless and he can slice the softest things without squeezing them. Click to Editorial Reviews

Excellent value! I bought these for my son who is attending Cordon Bleu! We had his name engraved on them and he loves them! Especially the roll up case. He was able to roll them up and take them with him whenever he needs to travel to jobs. The price was a special and an excellent value! Click to Editorial Reviews

Excellent value! I bought these for my son who is attending Cordon Bleu! We had his name engraved on them and he loves them! Especially the roll up case. He was able to roll them up and take them with him whenever he needs to travel to jobs. The price was a special and an excellent value! Click to Editorial Reviews

Ok for my hands but won’t replace my chefs knife This knife takes some getting used to. When my rheumatoid hands are hurting it helps protect them. However i can’t make the rapid accurate cuts that I can with a good chefs knife. It is very sharp hitch is great. Excellent for people with arthritis, carpal tunnel, etc. I’ve had RA for 25 years and have a lot of pain/inflammation in my hands and have had my wrist fused. Although I love to cook, it’s very difficult for me to use a regular knife to cut or chop things. This knife allows me to keep my wrist in a neutral position and is easier to grip while cutting/chopping. It makes a huge difference in minimizing my hand and wrist pain. Love it. Great knife! Love this knife! It really keeps my wrist from hurting by holding it in a neutral position while chopping. Also it is sharp and easy to re-sharpen. Click to Editorial Reviews

Ok for my hands but won’t replace my chefs knife This knife takes some getting used to. When my rheumatoid hands are hurting it helps protect them. However i can’t make the rapid accurate cuts that I can with a good chefs knife. It is very sharp hitch is great. Excellent for people with arthritis, carpal tunnel, etc. I’ve had RA for 25 years and have a lot of pain/inflammation in my hands and have had my wrist fused. Although I love to cook, it’s very difficult for me to use a regular knife to cut or chop things. This knife allows me to keep my wrist in a neutral position and is easier to grip while cutting/chopping. It makes a huge difference in minimizing my hand and wrist pain. Love it. Great knife! Love this knife! It really keeps my wrist from hurting by holding it in a neutral position while chopping. Also it is sharp and easy to re-sharpen. Click to Editorial Reviews

Great knives and fantastic value We discovered these knives through a search on the cooks illustrated site. They are a great product and at this price a very surprising value. They feel sturdy in the hand and I like the plastic handles and their ability to go into the dishwasher and looking great after, unlike our wood handled knives. We will be replacing our current kitchen knives with more of these. Victorinox Classic 3 pc. Chef’s Set Purchased and really enjoy this chef’s set, it is excellent quality, can’t go wrong on the price. Cuts beautifully, easy clean up. You can’t ask for more. This set does it all, no need to purchase any other chef knives, you have it all in this purchase. Great value for the money The handles are a little narrow for the heft of the blades but overall this is a wonderful set. My company services a number of restaurants in New Orleans and we see Victorinox knives used a lot. Click to Editorial Reviews

Great knives and fantastic value We discovered these knives through a search on the cooks illustrated site. They are a great product and at this price a very surprising value. They feel sturdy in the hand and I like the plastic handles and their ability to go into the dishwasher and looking great after, unlike our wood handled knives. We will be replacing our current kitchen knives with more of these. Victorinox Classic 3 pc. Chef’s Set Purchased and really enjoy this chef’s set, it is excellent quality, can’t go wrong on the price. Cuts beautifully, easy clean up. You can’t ask for more. This set does it all, no need to purchase any other chef knives, you have it all in this purchase. Great value for the money The handles are a little narrow for the heft of the blades but overall this is a wonderful set. My company services a number of restaurants in New Orleans and we see Victorinox knives used a lot. Click to Editorial Reviews

Brilliant knives–expensive, but a they provide a real difference We did a little at-home testing between these knives, some "typical" steak knives that you might buy at a big-box store, and a set of Calaphon Katana knives. Their is no comparison–the Zwilling Pros are significantly better. They cut smoothly and have great balance; very solid in the hand. They are also much more expensive than the other options. I had hoped for more from the Katanas with their blended design and cool look, but they were not a close second, coming in nearer to the big-box option than the Zwillings. The Zwillings have elegant clean lines, are easy to clean, and appear to be perfectly crafted to perform their intended function. Truly impressive implements. Click to Editorial Reviews

Brilliant knives–expensive, but a they provide a real difference We did a little at-home testing between these knives, some "typical" steak knives that you might buy at a big-box store, and a set of Calaphon Katana knives. Their is no comparison–the Zwilling Pros are significantly better. They cut smoothly and have great balance; very solid in the hand. They are also much more expensive than the other options. I had hoped for more from the Katanas with their blended design and cool look, but they were not a close second, coming in nearer to the big-box option than the Zwillings. The Zwillings have elegant clean lines, are easy to clean, and appear to be perfectly crafted to perform their intended function. Truly impressive implements. Click to Editorial Reviews

cutting board I just love this cutting board. It is just beautiful. Just what I wanted. Very nicely made and fits well in my kitchen. Beautiful chunk of wood Have this same product in our winter home. It was given to us as a gift and we liked it so much we bought another. Almost hate to use it as it is a great looking piece of wood. Durable, easy to maintain and is an attractive addition to any kitchen. Click to Editorial Reviews

best and easiest sharpener I’ve ever used I have tried several manual sharpening systems including Spyderco and Edgemaker Pro but never used flat stones due to the learning curve and time involved to get that razor edge. Stones are the professional’s choice but take a while to use and master. Until recently, I was most pleased with the electric Chef’s Choice Trizor XV which takes any knife down to a 15