Libbey Classic 16-Piece Glassware Set, Smoke Review

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I own nothing but Libbey glass because it's really thick and extremely well made. I've NEVER,EVER EVER had one break and I have two children under the age of 5 using them as well. They don't break in the dishwasher or the sink and I've tapped them together several times, ranging anywhere from a light tap to literally dropping one on top of another in the sink. Not a ding, scratch, chip or crack in any of them.

These glasses are beautiful and they don't hold water spots at all. The black smokey color fade makes any drink look special, especially pink lemonade or orange juice.

Like the title says.. If you're having problems with a Libbey glass breaking, you must be seriously abusing it. Sometimes I can't believe the beating that these glasses can take.

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My husband and I received a set of 12 of the tall ones, in this same color. The minute I opened them I fell in love. There is something so unique and elegant about the smokey black color and clean style. We have black leather furniture so they go nicely with our decor. I am hoping to find matching plates. Theses glasses are sturdy and heavy without being too heavy and are a good size and very functional. I would highly recommend them.

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The Good:

+ Attractive glasses

+ Made in USA

+ Available at Dollar Tree, so you can easily replace all the ones you break. And you WILL break them. Tap the glass against another glass? Crack! Tap the glass against the kitchen faucet? Crack! Wash the glass in warm water, then stack it on another glass? Crack! Scowl at the glass, knowing it's going to betray you and crack? Crack!

The Bad:

For having such a hefty base, these glasses are INCREDIBLY thin on top and on the sides, and seem to crack so easily. We bought this set for our first kitchen, and have already lost four. After we replaced two (thanks Dollar Tree), we decided we'd let the rest of this set meet its untimely end, then replace it with something sturdier.

These glasses are really unevenly weighted. It makes them feel ungainly, in my opinion.

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I was very skeptical about buying these because of the others reviews, but these rock! When I took them out of the box I fell in love, as did my roommates. I have to say, I am very happy. Yes, is you drop one they will break (I dropped out about 5 feet on to tile and it broke) but they do not crack easily at all! We stack them, drop them on the tile and into the sink wash them in warm water, etc. and none have cracked (except for that one I dropped). If you want something invincible don't buy anything made of glass, but if you want something that makes every drink look elegant and classy, get these!

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These glasses are awesome. They look gorgeous and they're extremely high quality (the glass is fairly thick), so they are very durable and would be difficult to break. This set is a perfect and inexpensive way to stock your kitchen with excellent glasses that will last for a long time.

Best Le Creuset Heritage Stoneware 12-by-9-Inch Covered Rectangular Deals

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I bought this to give as a wedding gift. I have other LeCreuset stoneware bakers, but not this one. I am writing a review because other buyers have said that it arrived broken. Mine arrived safely. I hope my niece and nephew like it!!

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I love that food stays warm longer in this Dish!

I love the color!

I gave it a 4 star because it is pretty expensive. I think it is more like a $60 piece.

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We gave it for a Christmas gift. It was perfect, alone with my second book, More of Been There. It's about GM and tells more of activities at Willow Run.

Cheap Thermos Nissan Thermal Cookware

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I have had my Nissan Thermal Cookware for a few years now. And have been hunting to buy more for extended family. The product is very simple to use. Just bring your stews or soups or meats (like Mexican style carne asada or Irish corne beef) to a boil on your stovetop, put the pot in the thermal enclosure... and leave the pot to self cook the meal for a few hours. It's great!

I'm really phobic about leaving electrical devises on when I'm not home. And I'm very happy that this Nissan cookware requires NO ELECTRICITY! I recommend the product because it is easy to clean and safer than using a crockpot.

I sure hope Amazon is able to keep this product available & 'in-stock'!!!

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What a great idea! I've been using one for sometime now and I'm amazed at what it can be used for and how great things taste when cooked with. It's a must have item for your kitchen and more! Here's a similar model: Thermos Thermal Cooker RPC4500 4.5L Thermo Pot I also found some great info, recipes and demonstrations on using a thermal cooker at this weblog:

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Worth every penny.

I don't like the idea of leaving things plugged in and on when I'm not homme, fearing an electrical fire.

I used this thing when I lived in the dorms at school (with a good hotplate to get it started for ten minutes, then you put it in the thermal insulator and let it stay there)

I'd come home from a long day of classes to a full hot meal. So awesome.

Now, I use it to cook my steel cut oats, and make my batch for the week.

I have taken it camping as well, so I set everything for lunch going, and then I have all day to enjoy, and at lunchtime everything is hot and ready to serve.

If something happened to mine, I'd definitely get another!

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I saw this one and another similar kind demonstrated at an emergency preparedness meeting where "GetPreparedStuff.com" demonstrated a number of different kinds of emergency and camp worthy cooking equipment and ideas. This thermal cooker was one of them. I loved it a lot! I'm planning to get one of their "Sun Ovens" and a really neat little stainless steel burner/cooker they had at the meeting that had a battery run fan that burned wood, pinecones, or whatever else that burns, as well. Compact and great for camping or whatever.

I ordered two of these thermos's here on Amazon. At the meeting I had some yummy chicken stew served over rice that was cooked in them that was made from: Cubed chicken, 2 cans cream of chicken soup, 2 cans cream of celery soup, 2 c. water, chopped onion and some dried onion, carrots, potatoes, & Lawry's Seasoning Salt. When making the stew, you boil the raw meat and veggies, stirring frequently, for about 15 minutes on the stove and put in the thermos to finish cooking til dinnertime. The rice took less water when cooked in the thermos--8 c. water, 5 c. rice, and a dash of salt. It was done in about an hour and was still perfectly moist hours later. Each dish was cooked separately in a thermos type cooker. At the meeting, I also tried a delicious whole wheat cereal that had also been cooked in this thermos cooker using 2 c. water, 1 c. whole wheat, and a pinch of salt. Bring to boil on stove, boil for 5 min, and put in thermos to finish cooking overnight or for 6-7 hours. A super nutritious breakfast ready for you when you wake up! Serve it with milk or half and half, sugar, butter, fruit, etc.

I was also pretty excited about the super easy clean up--DW for the interior pot and just a quick wipe out for the external thermos cooker. I really liked this thermos's durable exterior stainless steel finish. The durability was evident because the "Thermos Nissan Thermal Cookware" still looked like new after having been used for several years by the people who brought food cooked in them to the meeting.

Another thing I loved was the idea of being able to leave something cooking and not having to worry about a fire or burning/overcooking the food while I'm gone, etc. Nice! The convenience of a crock pot without the additional electricity cost or concern of a fire starting while you are running errands or asleep. You probably want to confirm with the specific manufacturer, but as I recall from the meeting, this kind of cooker will keep food hot and cooking for about 20 hours, staying above the temp (140 degrees) where bacteria can grow, which is much longer than the other kinds that have Styrofoam insulation. I think it would be very handy to have one of these in any kind of emergency or power outage due to tornadoes, earthquake, etc.

You could keep things hot or cold in this thermos cooker for an extended period of time. I'm pretty sure you could get something started over a fire or grill and let it finish cooking in the thermos. I imagine it would keep a carton of ice cream from melting on a 4th of July picnic and also be great for taking hot dishes to a picnic or potluck without spilling and keep them hot/cold too! I very, very quickly touched the bottom of the interior pot after being in the thermos 8 hours, and it was still hot enough to burn you! I'm very excited to get mine and hope to post a follow up here after I've tried it out!

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If you prepare food for people and need to take it with you, this Cook N' Carry is totally worth the money. It's lightweight, but very sturdy, making it the perfect takealong item. We use it for get-togethers and church functions all the time, and it's SO handy where there's no outlet and MUCH easier than bringing a heavy slow cooker sloshing with sauce/soup/stew.

It's got dual double-walled vaccuum walls, meaning food stays hot (or cold) much longer than you ever thought possible. You can cook something now and serve it hot hours later. Simple design with a great carry handle, and it holds quite a bit of food. The stainless steel is super easy to clean. Highly recommended.

Some people mention using this as a slow cooker, where you just let it cook in its own heat, but why would you pay $150 for that when a slow cooker (with a timer) can be had for $20-30?

Review of Noritake Colorwave Round Vegetable Bowl

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Love the collection, love this specific bowl. I really like the size and I literally use it for almost every dinner as a serving bowl. Great for serving pasta, rice, salad, marinaded meat, etc. I've had it for about 2 years now, it has yet to scratch or chip pretty durable.

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I bought the whole set of Noritake Colorwave in chocolate, and I love, love, love the set! The outside is a dull finish, the inside has shine, and the two finishes complement each other perfectly. Food doesn't stick, yet the dishes aren't slippery to the touch. They're pretty to look at and sturdy as well. Everything arrived in perfect condition and in a timely fashion. I couldn't be happier.

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Wedding gift. Solid bowl, simple and pretty. Neutral, perfect for the table and serving. Casual. It's not my tape of ware. I don't like heavy stone/ceramicware.

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Goes great with my Epoch Panama dishes. Great quality and good color for coordination with my everyday dishes. This bowl is the perfect size and the sides are high.

Discount World Cuisine Non-Stick Silicone Mold, Rectangular (12)

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I bought this to make financiers from Rose's Heavenly Cakes. They turned out perfect! They didn't stick at all. Just what I was looking for.

I'm thinking of trying other recipes though...brownies? bar-style chocolate chip cookies? Mmm...

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I bake and do alot of chocolate things. And I ordered several of these molds mainly to play with, trying different things, with the molds, and these are a dream to work with. My only complaint is that when ordering them, You might be guessing on the sizes. Or at least I couldn't find the sizing on them. It is probably there some place on the description, but I didn't see it. But the use I had for them Size wasn't a real concern. But after using them one time. I wouldn't own anything other kind of mold......

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This is a great product....I made brownie sticks in them and they came out so smoothly, I would recommend silicone for all your baking needs!

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My 2-year-old broke all his crayons so we've been melting them into crayon blocks. 350 degrees for about 20 minutes then let set up in a cool place. Flip the molds inside out to peel out the crayon blocks: they're toys (for building towers), they're crayons, they're so much fun. We've used these molds quite a bit to peel out hard crayon blocks and they really hold up! Unfortunately it has taught my boy to keep breaking crayons so he can make more crayon blocks. Luckily most restaurants are more than happy to give him more crayons. Originally I purchased the mold for making chocolate bars and frozen treat bars. The molds clean up really nice so we can still do that when we eventually run out of crayon bits.

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It is a perfect tool to prepare french "financier". The size is perfect, the quality of that product is amazing. As a french, I can only advice you to buy this silicone mold.

Review of 3 Pack Silicone Whisks - includes 1 unit each 8", 10" & 12"

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I unfortunately had to throw these whisks in the trash. I was whisking some pancake batter when I noticed drops of brownish water getting sprayed around the bowl. Upon further examination I saw that the water was leaking out of the handle where each of the silicone pieces is attached. I checked out the other two whisks and all three of them had water trapped inside the handles from when they had been washed. Very disappointing.

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I bought these to use with my Anolon cookware. They are great. The different sizes allow me to use them with any size pot. I use them for mixing, whipping, gravies, etc. and I don't have to worry about them scratching my cookware. Would definitely recommend!

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I throw these three whisks in the trash after i noticed small black peices coming out of the handle. It's really disappointing and dangerous. Be aware!

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I really enjoy these whisks. They come in handy and look very nice. One has fallen apart, but I was able to put it back together. The silicone part isn't very sturdy, so sometimes it is necessary to have a more solid whisk for thicker foods.

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These wisks work very well and they clean up easily. They also appear to be very durable!

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Really pleased with this, had a different type before but this one heats up so fast and needs less oil

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I love this Deep Fryer, simpe quick and stores away easily. I can't figure how a got along without this Fryer. Thus far, I have used it for chicken fingers, wings and french fries. Each time the food comes out crisp and tasty.

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this fryer heats up fast. cooks great. But it drips from the neck of the basket were the handle is. This happen when you lift the basket from the oil to drain i just put the lid there and a few drop fall.

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I replaced the previous model T-Fal fryer after its untimely demise. Liked the fryer basket handle design much better on the previous model than this one. The previous model lasted about three or four years, but really was only used a dozen or so times in that time frame. Not really impressed as I paid retail price on that one. Got this one 60% off of retail pricing, that is the only reason I replaced it with another T-Fal. Not much to mess up on these. The style is about all you can critique so long as the unit works, and the stainless on this unit makes it quite attractive. I will update when it dies, hopefully it is long enough that I can forget to come back here to update.

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I can't believe someone would complain about sharp edges on this product, unless they are mentally challenged, or feeble. I wonder if they use butter knives on their steaks lol.

Great product, great packaging. There are no dangerous edges, simple responsibility is required in handling all appliances. Thats a no brainer.

Cheap Cinsa 312057 Trend Ware Enamel on Steel Stock Pot with Lid

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I like the Cinsa enamal on steel stock pot. It is just the richt size for the amount that Ihave to cookfor my family. It is easy to clean, and looks nice.

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Review of Weber Style 6435 Professional-Grade Grill Pan

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This received top ratings from America's Test Kitchen (Cooking Illustrated & Cook's Kitchen). I was skeptical because I have tried about a dozen different grill pans in the 18 months, but none have really worked. This is the best I have used yet.

One was a square-ish pan and the corners snapped and became unusable. A common problem with many pans; they are welded and not stamped or folded. The welds usually break due to the high heat in the grill.

My old favorite is a bowl style; it's decent, but the problem is the top is bigger than the bottom so there is not a lot of actual grilling space. As a result you either have steamed veggies or you have to keep stirring.

The biggest complaint I have about most grill pans is the holes. Either they are too big and things like cherry tomatoes and sliced onions fall through, or the holes are too small. Small holes have many problems: difficult to clean, too many and the food gets too charred, too many holes and the metal separating the holes breaks...etc.

This pan is the best pan I have used yet. It it made of one piece with NO welds; the sides are bent up to create a lip and give the user an edge to flip and turn food. Also, the holes are not actually holes, they are slits. This means that one does not have to worry about food slipping through the spaces; from time to time sliced onions get stuck, but not really a BIG deal. It works great for Portabella mushrooms though it is not just for veggies, it's great for fish. Another big seller is that this is stainless and easy-ish to clean. It's not going to be non-stick easy to clean, you will have to scrub, but with a Brillo pad and elbow grease it's not a big deal.

The only complaint I have is the size. I have a two burner grill (unless I can talk my wife into getting a new grill next summer) and the pan can be a little too big for this type of grill. This "complaint" is not that big of a complaint since I usually don't do veggies at the same time as the meat.

If Weber updates this pan, I would recommend making it available in a smaller size and upgrading the metal; it's a little light weight. It's not bad, a little more heft would be nice.

If you have a grilling fanatic in your family (even if it's you) then buy this pan. It's great! You won't be disappointed. Get this pan.

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When I was growing up in the Midwest the outdoor grill meant only one thing, MEAT! Fortunately people are becoming more sophisticated in what they choose to grill. Now it is not unusual to find fish, shrimp, mushrooms, asparagus, you name it, cooking right next to burgers and steaks.

The only problem is, of course, smaller foods can drop through the grill and onto the fire. I have purchased screens and disposable grill pans before and they worked just okay. When I saw this pan and how reasonable it was priced I had to get it.

I like the build of this pan, very heavy-duty without being too thick. The raised sides keep the food from falling off and makes the pan easy to carry. It takes a little effort to clean (I use a SOS pad) but that is to be expected.

I use a small Weber--the Q200-and it is just big enough for cooking for 4-5 people. This grill pan fits perfectly on it but if I want to cook both meat and veggies at the same time I would need a bigger grill. I thought that I would make this little video to show the pan in action. Thank you!

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Best grill pan ever. Raised edges keep everything in the pan. Small openings in the bottom of the pan makes certain that nothing falls through. Big handles make it easy to move around the grill. I've been grilling for 37 years and this is the best grill pan I have ever used.

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This was chosen by the equipment testers at "America's Test Kitchen"/"Cooks' Country" and I saw it reviewed and rated on one of their PBS shows. They rated it highest. It is a really efficient way to grill vegetables. I just clean zucchini, peppers, mushrooms, asparagus, etc., toss them in a very small amount of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper and fresh herbs. I arrange them on the grill pan for my husband to cook after he's finished cooking the meat or fish. The result is delicious, cooked just to the preferred doneness and without heating or steaming up the kitchen. The small openings in the bottom of the grill let the vegetables brown and carmelize just the right amount but keep them all together and out of the fire. (A tip, carry the grill pan on top of a cookie sheet to transport it back and forth from the grill; this keeps anything from dripping on the way to and from the kitchen.)

With the free 2-day shipping option from Amazon this is an even better buy.

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This pan saved our grill! We have a low-end gas grill that was given to me and my husband as a Christmas gift. No matter what settings we tried it would either burn the food or leave it raw. With this pan, we can turn the heat up to where it should be and the food doesn't burn! The only downside is that it is a bear to clean. Other people have recommended Easy Oven Off but I haven't tried that yet.

Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick Omelet Pan Reviews

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There are a lot of things to love about this pan. First, it's heavy enough to keep eggs from scorching. Second, it's truly non-stick...even using cooking spray, our omlettes slide out of the pan in one beautiful piece. Third, it's got great heat conductivity, which allows for even cooking (critical with omlettes, fried eggs, etc.) Fourth, it's so easy to clean, I reach for it for more than just cooking eggs. We use it as a small saute pan and our vegetables never stick.

The pan can also be put in the oven to keep food warm, a nice feature. This was a real find.

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This is indeed a great pan, nonstick surface is wonderful and it conducts heat beautifully on my smooth cooktop. The coating did, however, bubble just to the side of the rivets inside the pan.

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We bought this pan 1 1/2 years ago and use it a lot, but the non stick part is coming off and we never put it in the dishwasher and only use the plastic utensils. so.. for $29.50 it's okay, but don't expect it to last a life time. calphalon will send you a new one, but you have to mail in your old one first...

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This pan is well worth the price that I paid for it. Cooks as expected and easy to clean.

But, I had to give it only four stars because the non-stick surface is starting to lift off a bit after only eight months of gentle 2-3 times a week use. I had expected a longer life for the "Triple-coated" nonstick surface.

UPDATE: December 17, 2009... ONE STAR for this cheap junk.

Within a few weeks after I wrote the first review the non-stick surface of the pan was peeling so badly that my wife stopped using it and hid it in the back of the cabinet. I found it there this November, and remembering that it had a "Lifetime Warranty" I shipped it back, via UPS per their instructions, at a cost that equaled 1/3 of what I paid for the pan.

Calphalon received my pan, which had been manufactured in Toledo, Ohio, on November 13, and today, December 17, I received a replacement pan back. Big problem though. The replacement pan I received back weighs about 30% less than the one I sent in, and the quality of workmanship is less than half the quality of the pan that I sent to them. So, the pan I received back is only worth about half the value of the pan that I sent in.

It was no big surprise to me to read on the carton that the new pan came in, "Made In China." Do not buy the "new" Calphalon pots and pans because you will NOT get what you pay for.

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This pan is amazing. It passed our hash brown test. My other skillets, no matter how hard I tried and no matter what I did, they would ALWAYS stick. Even to my stainless steel skillets!!

Not with this wonderful skillet!! I sprayed some Extra Virgin Olive Oil with my Misto Oil Sprayer, that I also got from Amazon, and not ONE bit of the hash browns stuck to this skillet. They browned and came out amazing!! Then I made gooey, cheesy scrambled eggs!! Again, NO STICKING!! And clean up is a snap-wait until the pan cools and put in the sink with hot soapy water, very lightly wash, rinse, dry and your done!!

I love this Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick cookware!!!! I got all the matching pieces to the original 10pc set I got from Amazon and threw my other pans away!! I even went to the Calphalon site to order lids for the omlette pans-too bad they do not come with the set-I can always use the lids with the omlette pans. They do not make a lid for the stir fry pan though.

If you buy this cookware, you will NOT be sorry!! Just hand wash as they state, DO NOT PUT IN THE DISHWASHER, use nylon cooking utensils and get the Misto Oil Sprayer, and you'll be a happy cooker!! NO MORE stuck food!!!

I just cannot rave enough about this cookware!!!! I'm having fun in the kitchen again!!!!

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 6-Inch High Carbon Reviews

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We got one as a wedding present ten years ago. The quality is superb. With a twice-a-year honing, this knife remains incredibly sharp, is well balanced in your hand, and slices with ease even the toughest meats. With careful handling, the blade and handle have not worn at all, and will probably outlive me. One caveat for those who do not have high-carbon steel knives: they do require more care (ex. don't put in dishwasher, don't let blade touch other metal, don't use crude electric sharpener). Don't let the babysitter try to pry-off bottle caps (sadly, the matching 3" paring knife met its end this way). If you appreciate fine quality in this age of throw-away, this is a knife one could be happy with forever.

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I bought this one today, my first high-end cutlery purchase. It's so worth the price. I spent a lot of time in the store handling the different brands of knives, getting a feel for their construction and how they sit in the hand, and this one was definitely the best. The blade is a thing of beauty, and the handle is incredibly comfortable, not likely to hurt your hand a bit after long periods of continuous cutting. When I got it home, it performed just as beautifully as I expected. I'll definitely be saving up for more Henckels Four-Star knives.

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This has been my favorite knife for years -I had it so long I can't recall when I got it. I already had an excellent set of Sabatier knives, but the handles were a bit thin and had somewhat sharp corners. One day I had occasion to use a Hencklels Four-star, and instantly fell in love with the voluptuous handle. It felt soooo good in my hand. Note that I have largeish hands, if you have smaller hands this might not be the knife for you.

I already had a 10" chef's knife, so I chose this 6" "sandwich" knife (that's what they called it back then). It has been my workhorse for years. I can put an edge on it that will shave hairs off my arm (but not quite off my face :-). Alas yesterday the blade snapped while cutting a sweet potato. No bending or twisting, just pressing down pretty hard, and bing! Mind you it had received daily use for well over a decade, if not two.

Now that I have to replace it, I think I'll go with an 8" blade. This 6" size was just a tad small for general purpose use, and I have plenty of other smaller knifes. I may get the 8" equivalent of exactly this knife, but am also considering the W'sthof Grand Prix II 7-Inch Fine Edge Santoku Knife. I'm hoping that design will keep my knuckles from bumping into the cutting board.

Here's a free tip: when pushing food around on the cutting board, use the BACK side of the knife. Don't drag the sharp edge across the board.

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I used one of these for ten or fifteen years. The steel is OK. German stainless steel from the big makers is pretty much all the same stuff. The handle is durable, but I don't find it particularly comfortable. The size is a weird in-between size. Too big for little stuff, and too small to be my main knife. Knuckle clearance is limited. I found the edge-holding properties just OK, not great. The real revelation for me was getting a cheap Chinese cleaver in carbon (i.e. non-stainless steel). It was all beat to heck, but guess what? It sharpened easier and got sharpen than any of my Henckels knives! After I did a little research, I found out why: the elements that are added to the steel for stainless knives to make them resist rust also tend to increase the size of the carbides, and this combined with the fact that the heat treatment of this steel provides for relatively low hardness, limits how sharp the knife can get and how long it will hold that edge. Carbon steel generally has a finer grain structure and smaller carbides, thus it gets sharper and is easier to sharpen. Yes, carbon steel will rust if you leave it sitting in water. And yes, there are some higher-tech stainless alloys that mostly get around these problems of grain size, and are tempered to a higher hardness. But this German steel isn't that. It's made to be durable under abuse, and made to get "kind of sharp" compared to the better options. So, for what it is, this knife works well enough. But, there are better options out there. I'd take a Sabatier carbon steel knife over this one, any day. And there are a number of Japanese knives at similar prices that will get sharper and stay sharperFujiwara FKM, for one. Heckthe Fujiwara's even stainless, tooit's just tempered to a higher hardness and alloyed with a higher carbon content (.70-.75 percent carbon for the Fujiwara versus .45 percent carbon for the Henckelsso much for "high carbon"). In sum, not a bad knife, but there are better choices out there.

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Hencklels are the best knives.

I pride myself on the sharpness and the quality of my kitchen (and pocket) knives, and Henckels cannot be beaten by anyone.

They also sell a knife sharpener that has 2 settings, a courser one and a finer one.

All you have to do is drag the blade through it, no pressure on the knife, and it will make old knives new, sharp enough to shave the hair off your arm.

This 6" chefs knife is the best for everything, and I do a LOT of cooking and cutting, I know my knives.

Out of 5 stars, I give this one a 10.

Thank you,

Cindy

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This is a very nice bag. It has plenty of room inside, but not so much that your dutch oven is sliding around. It has thick sides and a thick bottom, I kind of wish it had a hard bottom, but I just put a round 1/4" masonite board in the bottom and it works great. I actually store both my 12" and my 10" dutch oven inside of each other in this one bag. It's a pretty tight fit, but it makes taking these places a breeze. It has two handles which makes it easy to carry without having it tip over.

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This will keep my dutch oven in good shape and clean. My only complaint is a hard bottom should be provided for the 3-legged dutch ovens. Over time they would puncture the fabric. My solution was an old round cake pan.

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Keeping it hot and real! 5 stars! Perfect for bringing my famous lamb stew to St. Helena Soms of Italy!

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I like the convenience of storing. Pots are protected from dust when not being used and are easy to move from home to RV to home.

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I like that this case keeps the dust off of my ovens while stored in the garage. I also like that the case is a little bigger than absolutely necessary and allows me to store a lighter and a dutch oven handle on the lid of the oven while not being baggy around the sides.

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This is definitely one of the highest quality water kettles that can be brought for under $100. I brought the larger, 6.5-quart one, and it uses thick, solid stainless steel. The lid is definitely large and stays on when the water boils, and the entire kettle is easy to clean. It came with a 2-year warranty. The Amazon info is incorrect, it has a 3 layer base, not a 5 layer, but this hasn't posed a problem on my gas stovetop. Happy with it for the month I've had it so far.

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I bought a cast iron kettle two years and it was ok. I do not think that my cast iron kettle would be good for making tea, So, I took a chance and it paid off. I bought this stainless steel kettle and I am using it on a wood burning stove. The first day I cleaned it out and dried it before using it 3/4 full on the Wood stove for over 8 hours. I usually have the stove at around 400 degrees. The kettle holds a lot of water just take a peek and keep an eye on the water levels. The directions do say to use it with milk or water on a regular stove, on medium I believe, to break it in. So far so good. I made some instant oatmeal and will use the boiling hot water for tea later in the day. It is solid, as I said. Going to keep it 3/4 full so I don't have to keep so close an eye on the water level.

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QUITE FABULOUS for a great price!!! Nice and heavy clad bottom....really great value!!! You won't be sorry with this!!!! A+