No comments about Ontario Knife Co - Machete Sheath 18".

1 comments about The Ultimate Edge BS6 6-Piece Steak Knife Blade Saver Set.

1. These covers to protect the blades of sharp knives are just the ticket for on our boat so I don't cut myself rooting around in the drawer or dull the blade while being jostled around while we are underway.

5 comments about J.A. Henckels Instructional Knife Skills DVD.

1. Excellent introduction to knives. Explains how to handle them and when to use which knife type. Offers safety tips as well. Short (about 45 min.) and sweet.



2. This is an excellent product to show you the correct way to use kitchen knives. Safety is stressed.



3. This video was made for the VCR days and the quality of the video shows. There are points where the image is distorted with ugly green bars.
   I expected better video quality than this, on DVD.
   
   The content itself, though, has great information and I'm already enjoying using my Twin Cuisine set in a hopefully safer manner.
   
   So, 1 star for the quality, 5 star for the information... averages out to 3 stars.



4. If you want to learn how to grip a knife, slice, dice, debone, and care for your knives then this video is for you. All of these techniques and more are very clearly illustrated and explained. Since knife use is such an essential part of good cooking this video is certainly well worth its small price.



5. This is a painful DVD to watch. It will be of little help to you if you've already got basic knife skills down. If you haven't learned basic knife skills just do a bit of searching on YouTube, you can get all of the same information but without the sales pitch.
   
   If you've got an hour to kill learning what could be taught in 5 minutes and don't mind having someone pushing the usefulness of a bunch of useless knives then this is the DVD for you.

5 comments about Furi Rachael Ray TechEdge Pro Knife Sharpening System.

1. I have tried them all--Crock Sticks, honing stones, sharpening steels, ceramic wheels, and electric sharpeners.(oh boy, they were bad!) I now have the best edges ever--I have very good knives (Werther, Henkels,etc.) and have always had OK edges, but wanted better. My father was a professional chef (Waldorf Astoria in the 1930's) and he could use a steel very well. NOT ME! I have re-done all of my pocket knives, all of my kitchen knives, and all of my neighbors, too!
   If you know how to judge an edge, you will quickly learn the fine points of using this system. I have given away all of my old stuff.
   Expensive, but worth it for keeping good knives ready to use!



2. Not as good as I thought it would be for the price, but it was OK.



3. I have never felt comfortable sharpening my knifes. Therefore they became dull and hard to use, not to mention dangerous. I finally can use my high end knifes without despair since I have a daily honing and sharpening system from Furi & Rachael Ray. It's easy to use and doesn't take up tons of storage space so I can keep it handy for everyday use.



4. The Rachael Ray Tech Edge Pro Knife Sharpeneing System is the best available, and it is simple and efficient. Results are fast and professional. I don't use any other sharpener now. There is no need to do so. I almost didn't order the system because it is pricey, but it is worth it in retrospect because of its speed and consistent professional results. Life's too short to use dull knives or spend a lot of time getting them sharp.



5. This is one of those products that works as advertised... the other night, I sharpened a dozen of my kitchen knives in 35 minutes while watching a movie. Every one, from the smallest paring knife to the largest chef's knife will shave hair (dry). Incredible... and using the knives is just like it was when they were brand new. And the design is so simple. Never really did keep an edge like this with a steel or a ceramic whet.
   
   only thing is now I have to warn people that all the knives are __sharp__.
   I am recommending this system to everybody I talk to.

5 comments about Minosharp Sharpening Guides 2-Piece Set.

1. Sure, they keep the knife at the right angle, but they only work well on the straight part of the blade. Where the curve is and where the blade gets more narrow the guide makes the angle steeper, which isn't good for the edge. You're better off just practicing and getting good at sharpening without the guides.



2. People who criticise this product simply don't know how to use them. My own experience as an amateur, who wants really sharp kitchen knives, is as follows:
   For sharpening kitchen knives to that really razor sharp edge, you must use sharpening stones (I recommend Japanese waterstones, Shapton, Ice Bear or King brand - all readily available) starting from medium grit and progressing to fine then extra fine grit. The final grit should be at least 6000 grit. Personally, I use a Shapton 12000 grit final stone, and finish off with gentle stropping on a leather strop, with Cr0 powder on it. This gives a true razor edge. We are talking about an edge of 0.5 micron width. This is the same as the best quality razor blade.
   
   When sharpening blades to this fine an edge, it is critical that the blade MUST be kept exactly at a constant angle to the stone (usually about 15 to 20 degrees). The difficult part for most of us is to hold that constant angle just using your un aided fingers. Unless you are a real expert, you will be like me - unable to maintain that exact angle constantly when sharpening freehand. Because human hands and fingers are too flexible!
   The answer is these simple clip-on guides. They slide onto the back of the knife and hey presto - there is your fixed angle. You can slide the guide onto the straight part of the knife (nearer to the handle) to sharpen it, then move the guide onto the curved part near the point) to sharpen that part of the knife. This means that you are sharpening the knife in sections.
   The current guides (made in China) have plastic sleeves which prevent scratching the knife, older guides with no plastic can easily be made non scratch by installing your own sleeve from a cut down plastic milk bottle, folded in half and pushed into the guide.
   I have used these guides on my Global knives and other Japanese kitchen knives and have found that the knives are much much sharper than new.
   
   Incidentally, these guides, when used as directed, will give a blade edge angle of about 10 degrees. This different from what most sharpening advice (including Global's own)which is normally about 15 to 20 degrees. No matter - the more acute angle gives a much sharper edge.
   Also I recommend using a ceramic "steel" in particular the Kyocera CSW-18 which has a super fine grit and is far superior to diamond "steels"
   
   If you've read this far you might be interested in doing some net research on knife sharpening. There are some very good tutorials there.
   A "must buy" book is Chad Ward's "An edge in the Kitchen". This book has just been released. Available from Amazon and highly reviewed. Chad tells you all you ever need to know about selecting, using, and sharpening kitchen knives.



3. If you want an extra gadget to take up space in your kitchen, then go ahead. Otherwise, I would stay away from this one.



4. These will no longer scratch your knife. There are now white plastic pieces sandwiched in each guide and these prevent the metal of the guide from touching and scratching your knife.



5. These guide rails are great. Because I am just starting to sharpen my own knives, it is very difficult to keep a proper angle. Rather than practicing on my good knives and destroying them, I would rather learn using the help of the rails.
   
   The plastic lining keeps the knife held securely and does not scratch or damage the knife. The only problem I had with them is that the angle is only maintained when the rail is placed near the handle. The rail does not fit properly when one moves it away from the handle. This makes it difficult to sharpen the third of the knife closest the tip. I had to sharpen this portion without the guide and I don't think I did a very good job. At least 2/3 of the knife is sharpened.

1 comments about 185' Butchers String.

1. We can thank God for string! You can tie stuff up with it. If you're out hunting for food you can make a snare out of it. Repair your tent, create a bridge, floss your teeth. I thank God for string.

5 comments about John Boos Mystery Oil Butcher Block Oil.

1. I use this on all of my kitchen wood. Butcher block island, cutting boards, dining table. It keeps everything nice, real nice. Nothing else I have used works as well or lasts as long.



2. I liek the oil, and use it on my Oak boards. But how many flammable/explosive foods can you think of?!
   
   Love the oil, but it does make you think...



3. Great product. Highly recommend it. I leave it on overnight and wipe off any excess in the morning. Leaves wood nice and clean and smelling great.



4. I bought a Boos block about four years ago and didn't have the chance to buy the oil at the time. To save money I used some cheap food safe mineral oil. I noticed my board was drying out and I had tossed the mineral oil. After going on line and looking at all sorts of food safe block oils, I decided to go with one provided by the manufacturer of the board. They know what they are doing and they created an oil that will make their boards last longer and look more beautiful. It absorbs quickly, has no unpleasant odor, and makes my board look great. I check it every week now to see if it needs oiling. Highly recommend- for your board's sake.



5. The only things really wrong with this are the suggestion that wood oils are a mystery and the price of this item. The oil is certainly fine stuff if you don't mind the price. Snow River Wood Oil is available at a lower price when you consider that it is available as an Amazon 4 for 3 item and with free super saver shipping. Wood and bamboo oils are simply food grade mineral oils. You should use a wood oil in your kitchen instead of vegetable oil because mineral oil does not break down or become rancid. Wood oil gives sheen and water and stain resistance to wood items such as butcher block, cutting boards, pizza peels and wooden salad bowls. You can use wood oil to darken and restore the appearance of faded wooden knife handles or dried out wood cutting boards. Wood oil is a must have for any kitchen with wood items.
   
   I actually use mineral oil laxative on my wood kitchen items ($2 for 16 oz. at many drug stores) which is the same thing. Clearly the laxative bottle is less than aesthetically pleasing and is embarassing to leave around the kitchen. My wife keeps hiding the bottle in fact. But No it won't have a laxative effect if you use it on your cutting boards or knife handles.

5 comments about The Ultimate Edge BS4 4-Piece Knife Blade Saver Set.

1. Great product, keep your knives in a drawer without worrying about
   losing the edge, or your fingers!



2. Unlike some inexpensive sleeves, these plastic protectors slide snugly over the honed edge of the blade and give really good protection from banging around in a drawer. I would have preferred another 8" sheath and one less paring knife but the set is great anyway.



3. I can't get a knife safely into these knife savers because they are so tight! The only way for me to insert a knife is to have the blade side pointing up, and even then with all the wiggling to try to get the knife inserted, the blade comes out, creating a dangerous hazard. The knives don't come close to fitting with the blade facing down. Avoid these unless you want to cut up your hand!!!



4. I ordered the Blade Savers because I have limited counter space and unfortunately no room for a knife block. They work great for keeping my knives sharp and my fingers safe in the utensil drawer. The only reason I did not give them five stars is because I wish you could order them by size instead of a set.



5. I recently bought a few high quality knives and for some reason the store did not have blade protectors in stock.
   
   Before even unpacking the knives I ordered this blade protector set as I did not want the blades nicked.
   
   They are well made but I wish there were a few more larger sizes in the set.

5 comments about Wüsthof 2-Stage Pocket Sharpener.

1. This is a great item that every home should have for well spent money. I hated sharpening knives but this is so easy to use. Now all of my knives are sharp at my house!



2. This little sharpener works great. However, it is for a quick sharpening. The edge doesn't last as long as I would like it too. So if you don't mind sharpening every other week then you should be ok. It's small and extremely portable.



3. to have a sharp collection of knives again for $6 or $7 is great. Many of my knives were unusable before sharpening and now are very sharp. Easy to use.



4. I immediately sharpened my years old folding blade with this and was quite pleased with the results. The size of the sharpener isn't really pocket sized. The dimensions are 2 1/4" x 2 3/4" x 7/8" In layman's terms, it's 2/3 the size of my BlackBerry or roughly equivalent to the size of my Staedtler pencil sharpener. Kind of clunky to call it "pocket" sized, but effective and worth the seven bucks. I bought two.



5. There is no way to properly hold this sharpener and it is very easy to cut yourself when using.

5 comments about Snow River Wood Oil.

1. I bought this for my new cutting board. It is great. Keeps it new



2. Use it on my bamboo cutting board. No weird smell. Works pretty good so far.



3. Why would anyone pay 5 times more for this than mineral oil? You can get mineral oil at any drug store and it is 100% food safe.



4. I have used three diff brands - Tru Bamboo, Snow River and John Boos. I like the last one ( John Boos )the best. It is thicker than the other two. It does a better coating job.



5. I use this on my wooden carving board and it works great. It penetrates really well and there's barely anything on the paper towel when I wipe it off again. It also seems to help repel water and meat juices, which protects my board from staining, and makes washing and drying my board very easy.