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I wish I had thought of Smoker Bags. What a great way to smoke your meats and veggies. I don't have access to the fancy smokers that you can use outside, so I decided to give this a try. I was very happy with how the chicken came out. (I decided to practice on chicken first) And the beef roast was just as wonderful. great flavor. I have already suggested this to several of my friends. GREAT PRODUCT!

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Reviews of Wusthof Gourmet 6-Piece Steak-Knife Set

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I have had these for a few years. After the first year one of the tips broke off. A couple of years later another tip broke off, this time cutting an apple.

I don't have the warranty to know where to return these to, so I am stuck with them, but seriously I just want some better knives rather than paying to ship the bad ones somewhere and wait for a possible refund.

Even through I prefer Wustof to Henkels on the high end stuff, we have a cheap set of Henkels stamped steak knives that seem more sturdy and cut better than these.

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These are not what you'd expect from Wusthof. The Wusthof symbol on the handle is a STICKER (!!!) which bleaches out after washing. Also, after 1 months use and washing, we're getting rust spots. While these knives are sharp, they are not holding up appearance wise. Very disappointed.

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I have a set of these steak knives and love them.

Unlike most inexpensive steak knives these knives are fine edge and not serrated. I like the cut of fine edge knives. They make clean cuts without shreading. These are stamped knives which are a lot less expensive than the forged Classic knives in my set but they look the same and for how much they are used they perform well at half the price of the forged knives. I have never had the rusting problem, but I hand wash all my knives. These are not stainless steel. I heard once that most of the time when knives rust it is because they are put in the dishwasher. The dishwasher leaves metal deposits on your flatware. When those deposits dry they turn to rust. Come to find out it is usually your dishwasher that is rusting when this happens. I never stick good knives in the dishwasher.

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These are quite flimsy and develop rust spots extremely easily. Not the quality one would expect from this company. We have several of Wusthof Classic's line (Chef's, paring, utility, etc) have found them to be sturdy, true, well-balanced in the hand and have held up very well over the past 3 years in our busy kitchen. We didn't expect these steak knives to be of the same quality, but they were suprisingly low quality for the brand and the cost.

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These "fine" knives doesn't stay sharp as long my Chicago Cutlery steak knives and the handles crack at the rivets. The logo-labels peel off leaving the adhesive on the handle. If they had a different sticker on the handle, they would be one quarter the price. I have a full set of Wusthof knives and there is no comparison.

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The sizes and types of knives in this set are all you will need for any cutting, slicing, fileting, carving or chopping. There is also a knife perfect for cutting bread and one for sushi. The scissor is a handy feature. I have them in cobalt. The color is a true cobalt color. I love the fact that the handles are soft and the silver top is very attractive. They are comfortable to hold and easy to use. They are much better than wood handles, because wood handles can't sit in a wet sink without getting ruined. Wood handles also crack and peel after a while. These knives will last a lot longer. Only the bread knife is serrated. The others are easy to sharpen. They look like forged steel and are very sturdy. They wont bend while cutting. They have a good weight to them. The block is a real space saver too. These are my favorite knives by far!

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Pretty and sharp...love this set. If you have to have something on the countertop make it pretty. Nice range in sizes and easy to use.

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I bought this set for it's looks. I didn't have plans to even use, it was only for looks. BUT, they are of such quality that it has become my main set. They are heavy, but balanced. They maintain their edge very well! And the rubber grip is very comfortable. I cook professionally and have used some of the best knives available. For home cooking, these are as nice as you will need. And they are great looking!

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I am very critical in my reviews on Amazon, but wow. These knives are sturdy and a great product considering it is made in China. They cut with ease and are an excellent addition to my kitchen. Definitely worth the price. I think these knives will last a very long time. I will admit that I was skeptical because of their quality of silverware, but I am happy I made this purchase.

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Been using these for nine months now. Still as sharp as when I bought them. We hand wash all our dishes, so I can't say how they hold up under more vigorous cleaning, but I can say none of mine have rusted or shown any other signs of wear. We use at least two knives daily. The bread knife is great. We did keep one knife from our previous set, a skinny boning/paring knife we use daily, it happens to fit in the block, in the same hole as the scissors and resting on top of them. My only complaint, the block I got doesn't show any wood grain, like this picture implies. However, the block looks great as it is, the color is true and has held up as well. I am very happy with these, would recommend them and even buy them again if for some reason they disappear or my house burns down, gets washed away, blown away, you know, something like that.

Anolon Advanced Bronze Hard Anodized Nonstick 12-Inch Covered Deep Review

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I ordered both the covered 12" skillet and the smaller 8" skillet from the Anolon Advanced Bronze Collection and was delighted to see they are even better than I expected. The weight is ideal--impressive but not too heavy for my older hands, The finish shouts quality inside and out. Cooking with them is a step-up in ease of cooking and cleaning. Meat browns nicely with only a tiny drop of oil in the pan. Instructions say no oil is needed, and I may get brave and try that, but in the meantime, can report that both skillets are a pleasure to use for a variety of food I've cooked on my gas range, including eggs, steak,chicken, fish, grilled veggies, e.g. onions, potatoes, stir-fry, etc. Pancakes and French Toast browned without using oil. I particularly appreciate that the exterior finish is also non-stick and wipes clean as easily as the interior, This should extend the attractiveness of the pans for a long, long time. The bronze color is nice, but I would have ordered the stainless finish if the sizes I wanted had been on sale at the time. Note: I forgot just how large a 12" skillet is, and will be ordering a 10" soon, as I'm usually cooking for two.

18 MONTH UPDATE: These pans were everything we wanted for about 12 months

before the exterior non-stick finish began to break down and I was unable to

find anyway to keep them looking good. Another 6 months, and the inside of

the 12" skillet had lost most of it's non-stick qualities, and was impossible

to clean. In all, these "better" quality" non-stick lasted just barely longer

than the less expensive ones and price considered, were not as economical.

BTW: We are a 2 person household and we both love to cook and know how to

care for our equipment. These pans were never over-heated of abused, and were

cleaned as instructed. In the 18 months of almost daily use of one or the other,

I could count on one hand the times the pan was NOT hand-washed and put away after use

and not just rinsed and wiped out. Only the small pan is still usable--but unsightly!

Question: Should I now order "best" non-stick, and hope they're worth it, or just

plan on replacement every year or so?

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Analon advance pans are the best pans I have used. I have been cooking for 20 years and these are by far the best. Even heat distribution, and nonstick that works. These pans are quality! Heavy, built to survive, well, me. Handles are riveted on with over sized rivets and are super strong. I would bet if you filled these with lead it would probably hold (sorry i didn't try). I have cooked eggs, potatoes, gravy, meat, pancakes & tomato sauce in these pans, with no oil or spray, and have had success with all. Cleaning has been done with hot tap water from sink sprayer and they always came clean. Soap and sponge for safety but the food came out without them. I have several sizes and like them all. Some of the pans come with glass lids. Glass lids are nice and have wonderful handles, but lack a vent hole (the only downfall). I have used wooden and plastic utensils without any issues. At this time i have used the pans approx 20 times and they look and work like new.

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I've been searching for a deep skillet for a while now and found this Anolon on Amazon. The non-stick is SO amazing that my husband (who hates cleaning dishes by hand) automatically washes this pan whenever he or I use it! You just need mild soap and a sponge and off comes everything! If this keeps up, I will be purchasing more items form Anolon.

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You could save a little money by buying a cheap pan at the grocery store…they work about the same as this one does for me.

I bought this pan as a small sampler before I splurged on the 11-piece set. I am so glad I did! This pan does not live up to the expectations of quality cookware. I have only had it 2-3 weeks but use it at least daily (sometimes several times a day) and it already has a very definitive hot spot in the center of the pan. Most hard anodized aluminum pans boast even heat distribution, but this one falls FAR short of that. It also does not cook things as fast or efficiently as several other HAA pans I have. I will NOT be buying the full set, and am going to try to return this pan.

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I purchased this Analon Advanced Bronze skillet to replace an older version of the same thing as I cannot function without this piece of cookware in my kitchen. Even better, it was still an "Open Stock" item no need to have to buy a complete set of cookware to get one pan. The price was also right not having gone up that much over the years.

My old skillet gave me many years of use and was well traveled, having cooked successfully on all types of heating surfaces and fuels here in the U.S. and overseas. I was delighted to find that I could replace it.

The size is wonderful when preparing recipes that make a larger amount, and the higher sides prevent messy splashes and spatters that occur when cooking in a more open skillet. I love it for frying meats, and especially for spaghetti sauce. The fact that it now comes with a lid is another plus. My old one did not. This skillet is not only versatile, it also has an attractive design, and the bronze tone is a nice change from the old gunmetal gray.

I have tried all varieties of "non stick" cookware over time, and find the Hard Anondized the best performer of all. It cleans easily, resists staining, has even heat distribution. and has yet to cook a disappointing meal for me.

I plan to purchase the entire set of cookware to go with my new skillet.

Farberware Dishwasher Safe Aluminum Nonstick 11-Inch Square Griddle Review

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My husband had a T-Fal square griddle that he used for his panckaes all the time. One day he said "Find me a new griddle that wont warp!" I searched my favorite place "Amazon" and found this one. It completely fills the bill.

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Reviews of Granite Ware 6701-4 4-Quart Stock Pot

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I wanted a covered, inexpensive, but not unattractive pot to hold scraps until I was ready to take them to the compost. I didn't want to spend $30 or $40 for the little pots with charcoal filters--seems to me that if you need a filter to control odors, you should be taking your compost out more often. This holds about 4 quarts, so it's big enough to hold the vegetable trimmings for most cooking jobs.

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I bought this thinking that all graniteware is made in the USA-WRONG! This pot is made in Mexico & states in the bottom left of the label. I noticed other graniteware's labels are shown in the listings, but not this one. This one gets returned because I trusted Amazon information & thought I was buying made in USA. Granted, this may be a first for Amazon as I've never had issues of this type before. I cook a lot & want quality cookware. I feel this wouldn't hold up to the Graniteware quality and name. Sorry, but I'm just not happy.

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This is so awesome, I love the way you can flatten it to stir the bottom of the pan.

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This thing is great, in theory. So is peeing in the shower. Then you pee, the steam exacerbates your coffee aftermath and you kinda wished you didn't do it. That's how I felt about this thing. The handle is awkward and the "head" reminds me of the Blender Bottle's "blender" mechanism. You whisk your eggs and spend a good amount of time trying to shake the "egg white snot" off the whisk. If you're looking for something to fully incorporate your whites and yolks and spices and milk (to make the egg whites fluffier, of course), you'd be better served purchasing an immersion blender. Like Cuisinart CSB-75BC Smart Stick 2-Speed Immersion Hand Blender, Brushed Chrome, but less chrome and more SAUCY. See what I did there?

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Love the Egg Whisk! Its a great addition to any kitchen. Rachael Ray really knows what cooks want and need!

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Love this whisk. It is easy to handle, not too bulking and works great for all my omelets and protein drinks.

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Great little wisk, enjoy using it for small jobs in the kitchen. The orange color makes it easy to find in the drawer.

Reviews of Small 2-screw Replacement Handle for Vintage Revere Ware Pans

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My Revere pans are 43 years old and the old handles were falling apart. These new replacements make the pans look brand new. I am very pleased with these replacement handles.

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This is supposed to be for vintage Revereware but it did not fit. The two screw holes do not line up; they are misaligned by 1/8" so both screws won't go in. There is also a channel inside the handle where the tang of the pot is to fit. It is too narrow; it should be 5/8" wide but this one is only 3/8". It would also be helpful in the product description if actual handle sizes would be stated in inches rather than small/medium/large and/or state the distance between screws. I guessed right and got the small but it still didn't fit as mentioned above. If "vintage" refers to certain dates, perhaps some reference such as pre-1950, or a range of dates if production changes were made as our little pot clearly shows. Sent an email stating these issues but never received a response. Back to the drawing board to find a handle that fits.

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NO! THIS HANDLE DID NOT EXACTLY FIT MY REVERE POT. I USED THE HANDLE & IMPROVISED THE SCREWS / BOLTS.

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Had high hopes, having replaced the handles before on these terrific pans, many times. must have been various styles of Revere Ware Pans, over the years.

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It's great to have these new handles on the old pots. The old bakelite gets smooth and makes the pot hard to handle. These new handles are easy to grip and allow greater pot control. They fit like a charm.

Reviews of Le Creuset Enameled Steel 6 Quart Stock Pot

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We have used this stock pot mainly for pasta so far and it has performed well. It is nice looking, lightweight, and very easy to clean. It is the perfect size for a full box of pasta or a soup or stew for the entire family. I am consistently impressed with Le Creuset products.

Update to my original review: I still love this pot but I did have to replace it. I accidentally dropped it in my sink and knocked off part of the enamel coating. The coating is a bit delicate and I am much more careful with my new pot.

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This pot is great for cooking small amounts of pasta, soup, etc... when the 8 quart one is too much. We have not experienced the chipping problem another reviewer mentioned and we've had ours for well over 2 years. I recommend it highly but should you have a problem Le Creuset has one of the best warranties out there and I'm sure there wouldn't be a problem returning it for a new one.

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I love le creuset products, and I wasn't sure about the enamel covered steel if the quality would be as good, but it is excellent. I use it daily. The pot is a little smaller than I thought, but it still fits all of my soups, and stews.

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I was so excited to get my Le Creuset stockpot and am very pleased with how well it cooks my soups and stews. However, I have only used it 3 times and the enamel is chipping off at the joint where the handles attach to the pot. It even looks like it has been patched there because the color of the enamel is lighter than the area around it. And this chipping is not just in one spot. It has chipped on all four joints of the handles.

I am not sure whether to send it back or keep it. I have not seen any review that mentions this problem. If no one else has chipped handles, I will probably send it back. But if it is a common problem, I will keep the pot. There would be no use in getting another one with the same defects.

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Bought two of these. Both had the enamel chip off. One of them wore through to the inside of the pot and I had to toss it. When I contacted Le Creuset they said I could send it back at MY expense and they would EVALUATE if it was my error or theirs. Sounded like a losing proposition to me as the cost of sending it back is almost half the cost of another pot. BEWARE.... and listen to the reviewers who say it chipped. BOTH of mine did. I am very annoyed about it...especially the way that customer service handled my complaint. I was VERY nice about it and told them I own just about every other type of cookware they have including the big iron pot that costs over $300; bakeware etc. They didn't seem to care. Don't buy these.

WMF Sealing Ring For All WMF pressure Cookers & Pressure Frying Reviews

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I purchased this sealing ring for my parents who have owned he same WMF pressure cooker for over 30 years. They had not changed the ring on it for almost 5 years and were still using the cooker on a weekly basis. They were going to wait til their next trip to Germany to get a replacement ring because they thought that's the only place they could get one. I decided to take a chance and do a Amazon search for it since they really needed a new ring because the pressure cooker was starting to leak. I was amazed that they had it but was a little skeptical that it would fit their pressure cooker since it was sooo old. I decided to purchase it anyways since it was only $10. Shipping was quick and it fit the cooker perfectly. Thank you amazon for saving my parents a trip to Germany and now they can change the ring more often.

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This ring makes the pressure cooker seem like new. I use mine every week. Thank you.

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Quality rubber ring for years and years of excellent, fast and tasty cooking in the WMF pressure cooker(-s). We have 6 WMF pressure cookers in all sizes and can put the meal on the table in less than 30 minutes from absolute scratch. 50% of the job is the tools! And this is a mighty fine cooking tool!

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Excellent replacement that is almost impossible to find. WMF pressure cooker was originally purchased in Germany over 20 years ago. Seal ring fits perfectly and now it's back in use. Thanks to Amazon.com for their quick delivery (item was originally out of stock) and outstanding customer service. We are very pleased.

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This was the exact sealing ring (part number:) Ersatzteil-Nr. 60 6855 9997 & 60 6855 9990 , which fits all 22cm diameter pots. This is our second replacement seal for our circa 1985 pot. They only last about 10 years on a gas stove. Burner size selection is key. If you burner is too big for the pot the flames will slowly roast your new seal, shortening it's life. It's great that you can still get a replacement for a such an excellent pressure pot. Thank you Amazon and WMF!

Reviews of Calphalon Accessories Universal Steamer Insert

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Very nice steamer I use it a lot for vegetables like asparagus. One thing I was worried about was whether it would fit in my pots properly, but the graduated ridges work fine with two of my pots. The fact that this one comes with a glass top make it worth the extra money. The only negative is that the handles can get hot, so be careful.

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Inner diameter at the top 8in; depth 4 in. Tapers slightly towards the bottom.

What it fits: [From the box] fits Calphalon Professional Hard-Anodized, Calphalon Commercial Nonstick and Calphalon Professional Nonstick; fits 2.5,3.5 and 4.5 qt. sauce pans & sauce pots

I found it also fits 2.5 and 4.5 qt. pots from Calphalon Tri-Ply set Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless-Steel 13-Piece Cookware Set.

It is a bit on a smaller side. Large lobster will not fit whole, you'd have to break it up.

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Unfortunately, despite this being a "universal" calphalon steamer, it does not fit their newest line the "Unison" nonstick cookware set(Calphalon Unison Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set). Perhaps buying in store it lists on the box all the sets it does fit, but I did not see the info before registering for it online. The same applies to the double boiler. Just a head's up! Overall, though, the quality seems good, I wish it would fit!

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Great product. I use this all year for steamed veggies, holds 6 ears of corn, or for steamed clams. Fits almost any of my pans, but I usually use it with the 2 or 3 qt saucepot.

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I searched online for days, as well as called Calphalon in an attempt to find a reasonably priced and sized steamer from my recently purchased Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 13 piece set. Everything I read and heard directly from Calphalon indicated that I was out of luck. As it happened, I was in a Bed Bath & Beyond looking for something else, when I decided to take a detour into the cookware area to see what I could find. They had this steamer for a higher price, and also happened to sell the 13 piece cookware set I had purchased. So, I grabbed the steamer and took it over to the cookware on display. Lo and behold, it fits perfectly on the 1.5qt sauce pan. So, I came home, and ordered it from Amazon.

The bottom of the steamer is graduated, and the smallest step fits exactly right. No wobble. It does not match exactly. The lid and steamer handles do not match the Contemporary line, and the steamer is a polished single wall stainless as opposed to the Contemporary being a brushed stainless. But I care less about the form than about the function. Because the steamer rests in the pot at its smallest point, it does appear a little odd on the pot, since it is wider. I added pictures to illustrate my point. For those with the same 13 piece Contemporary Stainless set, the steamer appears as though it should fit the 2.5qt Sauce Pan, but it sits just a little too low and loosely, and tends to wobble. Not a good fit. It looks better on the 2.5qt because they are a similar diameter, but it just doesn't quite work.

Regarding the steamer itself, it is well made. It is a stainless steamer with a glass lid that fits very snugly. It is of sturdy and fairly heavy grade steel, and I don't see any reason to believe it will not last a long time.

If you have been looking for something to use with your Calphalon Contemporary Stainless as I was, you will find this to be a good fit and I recommend it.

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It actually works. I don't know why. I even looked it up. I still don't know why. Something about absorbing enough heat to prevent foam from forming on the top of the boiling water which can suppress heat release and lead to heat build-up and boil over. But regardless my eggs boil away in the pot without boiling over. It rattles just a little on the bottom of the pot but now that I know what that is it's no problem. Kind of amazing how simple and effective it is.

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I loved this tool. We used to have this for boiling milk when I was a child and when I found this at Amazon I was very happy. If the pot is very full with milk after a while it might boil over anyway, but it takes a lot longer ... I also use for boiling noodles, etc.

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I've had one of these for many years, and decided I'd like to find a couple more of them. Lo and behold, Amazon to my rescue! These little stainless steel discs are simply practical and do an amazing job. No more worries, of the potatoes or squash boiling over again; these discs do the trick. I'm so glad that I found them at Amazon!

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This product was introduced to me by my fiance! He had one in the past and loved it. We bought one for him and it worked so I bought 9 more for family and friends for Christmas. I would definitely recommend this.

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No more boil overs ever with this little metal trivet. I use to have a glass one but would forget it was in the pan; when I applied cold water the glass would then crack.

Review of Shun DM0741 Classic U2 (Ultimate Utility) Knife

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I believe if you're serious about cooking, you should own great cookware and excellent knives. I finally stepped up and got excellent knives. For those who haven't heard the hype, Shun is one of the most respected knife brands in the world.

Great features of the entire line include these cool "D" shaped handles that fit your hand better. Each knife is made in a rightand left-handed version ( for lefties). The steel used for the blades is harder than what you would find in most other knives. The knives are EXTREMELY sharp.

If you're building your set and want to take care of the must-haves first. Move this down on your priority list. Get the chef's, paring and bread knives first. With that said, there is a place for this knife in your kitchen. As with all of my other Shun knives, this one is extremely sharp and it's relatively light.

This is great for sandwiches; you can use one knife to do everything well. I like the wider blade on this better than the narrow utility and tomato blades. This knife does not replace the bread knife, but it is good for small quantities of bread. I quickly tired of it when I used it to prep French bread for bread pudding.

This is an expensive, but lifetime investment. I encourage you to visit stores and feel the knives in your hand to make sure you are comfortable with them. For more info on Shun, check out Alton Brown's website. For ratings on various brands and types of knives, check out Cooks llustrated's equipment ratings.

Unless you are a daily sandwich fiend, make this one of the last knives you get to complete your set. It is certainly a nice knife, but not as crucial as other knives. My only regret is that I already own the tomato and utility knives.

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I thought I was going to have at least 2 guests at a party try to steal this knife!

After getting a gift certificate at a kitchen store I wasn't sure what to get...but knives always grab me. The young lady who helped me kept pointing me to this Shun knife. The folded steel blade really got me and I could bring it back if it was a bust. My husband loves knives as well and does the sharpening.

One slice with this knife and I was hooked. Then a friend helped prep a party and she immediately picked it up and used it...and started raving about it without any input from me. Then a second friend arrived to help and grabbed the knife and couldn't believe how good it was.

I haven't found anything it doesn't slice well. I'd love a longer version for those bigger bread jobs...though it did 4 loaves of crusty french without a sore hand. Tomatoes don't stand a chance and never lose their shape in the cutting.

This knife is worth every penny and I'll buy another Shun knife when I'm ready....the Chicago cutlery is on its way out for sure now...I'm in my 50's and buying my lifetime knives.

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The Shun utility knife is an oddball and you will have to give yourself plenty of time to get used to it. It is indeed a sandwich knife best for cutting bread and vegetables, good for spreading mustard and mayo. The weight is pretty heavy for a knife this size. The blade is thick. Luckily at six inches it is not too heavy for me to use. So what's the competition? I have an ancient set of Chicago Cutlery, the best my long ago student budget could afford. Out of sheer politeness, we must ignore this comparison. Then I have the set of Global knives, worthy of comparison: a paring knife, utility knife and Santuko 7" chef's knife. Great knives, sharp, light knives. It took time but the Shun blew them away. Then the lone finalist in the field another Shun utility knife, a 6" straight model light and razor sharp. Nope, the Shun ultimate utility knife wins hands down. It's something about the curved edge and the scallops that gives it the ability to take on everything at just the right angle. No more groping around for another knife because you're switching to another veggie. The wide blade lets you pick up stuff almost like a chef's knife and transfer to a bowl the scallops do make this tougher than a chef's knife, but hey, I'm lazy.

What's awkward about this knife? It's kinda short. Cutting a large watermelon is gonna be a challenge. Cheese well, none of these knives work with cheese. Any delicate cutting tasks, like dicing olives, is just too awkward because the blade is thick and now the scallops are too big in comparison.

I read somewhere at a knife aficionado's website that while the metal of the Global and the Shun are pretty similar, the Shun's are tweaked so the blade can hold the sharper edge. Unfortunately, this also means the metal is slightly more brittle than the Globals. So don't drop your blade.

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Why is it that most kitchen knives come to sharp points? How often does one really use that point? Most of the time it just prevents the front third of the knife from being used for spreading, and presents a handling danger.

I LOVE this funny looking alternative design. Highly recommended. Like a giant sandwich spreader with a wicked sharp serrated edge. Brilliant. Find myself using it for everything.

But one thing to know impossible to sharpen yourself due to the serrations the maker recommends returning it to the factory once a year, where they will sharpen and return it for no charge.

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This Shun product is a beautful well made knife. The layers of stainless steel in the Damascus style blade form an interesting pattern resembling growth rings in wood. Shun refers to it as the U2 utility knife and while it is balanced, comfortable, and extremely sharp; it probaly won't replace your chefs or santoku kife. It will slice like crazy but because of the curve in the blade dicing or chopping are limited. Consider it a good knife for making sandwiches.