Articles from December 2010

Open a Champagne Bottle with a Saber [Video] | Gizmodo Reviews.

@Tim_Ballard: Made especially crass in the video with the use of mugs. The proper way to open up a bottle of Champagne (for those more interested in drinking it than spilling it):

1) Hold the bottle by the neck firmly at about a 45 degree angle

2) Take a rag or small towel and use it to cover the cork, then grip the cork tightly with your thumb and index finger

3) Twist the bottle (not the cork) slowly while gently pulling until the cork pops.

While it may lack visual appeal, the towel or rag prevents the cork from flying off should you lose your grip and this method prevents any spillage.

I’ve used it every time I’ve opened Champagne or sparkling wine and never spilled a drop.

If you want to make a spectacle, buy the cheapest bottle of sparkling wine you can find and have at it. Save the Champagne for drinking.

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Chef's Choice 120 Diamond Hone 3 Stage Professional Knife …

Chef’s Choice 120 Diamond Hone 3 Stage Professional Knife Sharpener

The Chef’s Choice 120 Diamond Hone 3 stage Professional Knife Sharpener is an excellent electric knife sharpener choice for serious and professional cooks.  If you enjoy a good sharp knife then you will love this knife sharpener.

Chef’s Choice 120 Professional Knife Sharpener Operating Details

  • Useful for all fine edged knives, including serrated knives.
  • Uses 3 different sharpening stages
  • You select the edge to match the need
  • Knives stay sharper longer
  • Easy to Use
  • Extremely fast three stage sharpening
  • 100% diamond abrasive which will not detemper
  • Trizor Plus edge which will result in sharper knives and better durability
  • Three year manufacturer warranty

Chef’s Choice 120 Professional Knife Sharpener Benefits

  • Knives sharpened with the Chef’s Choice 120 Professional Knife Sharpener make chopping and mincing a joy.  Cutting up vegetables is just about effortless.
  • Razor sharp knives
  • Safe to Use with high end knives
  • Sharpens Butcher knives.
  • Sharpens Cordless Electrical Knives.
  • Sharpens hunting knives.
  • Sharpens serrated knives – The professional sharpener sharpens and polishes each serrated tooth of the knife, often making the knife actually better than factory performance.

Chef’s Choice 120 Professional Knife Sharpener Dimensions

  • 6.3 x 10.4 x 6.3 inches
  • Weighs 5.2 pounds
  • Shipping weight is 5 pounds

A sharp knife is a safer knife.  You will be able to control the knife better so it makes sense to keep your knives sharp.  This is where the Chef’s Choice 120 Diamond Hone 3 stage professional knife sharpener comes into play.  If you think about it a dull knife doesn’t really slice into meats and vegetables but rather slides off to the side, this is when accidents happen.  Keeping kitchen knives, pocket knives, and hunting knives sharp will help eliminate accidents due to dull knife usage.

Another nice feature of this professional knife sharpener is you don’t have to really even know anything about sharpening knives, the sharpener is very easy to use even for newbies.

Why a 3 Stage Professional Knife Sharpener?

For razor sharp knife edges this professional knife sharpener features two sharpening and honing stages.  Each stage uses 100% diamond abrasives to get the job done.

  • Stage 1 is used to sharpen dull or damaged knives.
  • Stage 2 is used for routine sharpening.  This stage is used for routine sharpening
  • The final 3rd stage of the sharpening is actually a polishing stage, which polishes the knife blade.

Each of the 3 stages features precision angle guides.  These guides assure a great job is done.  You won’t need to worry about angles because the sharpening guide will assure the angles are correct.

Sharpening residues are collected on a magnetic pad, so you won’t have to worry about residue getting scattered everywhere.

Go read reviews from people who love this professional knife sharpener.

In conclusion:  If you are looking for a great home electric knife sharpener or a professional knife sharpener, you really can’t go wrong with the Chef’s Choice 120 Diamond Hone 3 Stage Professional Knife Sharpener.  You will get razor sharp edges or straight and serrated knives.  Knife blades are automatically aligned at the correct angle.  The Chef’s Choice 120 Diamond Hone 2 stage professional knife sharpener allows anyone to keep all their knives razor sharp by simply inserting a dull knife into the sharpener and slowly pulling the knife out.

Microtome Knife Sharpener Reviewed | Knife Sharpeners & Knife …

Microtome knife sharpeners are specifically designed for sharpening knives that are used in scientific laboratory procedures. Microtome knives are extremely sharp, dangerous instruments and usually a mechanised procedure is used for sharpening them. The microtome knife sharpener has both a sharpening or honing mechanism and a shaving or deburring one. The sharpening instruments are inside a casing that also contains the motors that drive the sharpener.

Part of the microtome knife sharpener is a stone housed at the top of the machine that moves backwards and forwards and its speed can be controlled. The knife is sharpened on this stone and then the knife blade is stropped or razored to clean the blade and give it a sharp point. The stropping is done by two disks that rotate in opposite directions, one on each side of the blade of the knife. The knife is held tightly in a vise, which keeps it at exactly the right angle for proper sharpening. The vise is set atop a track and this part of the mechanism moves the knife backwards and forwards across the moving stone for the sharpest finish.

A microtone knife sharpener can be dangerous and should have a guard across it so that is cannot be accidentally touched while the sharpener is in use. The blades are extremely sharp and the guards also stop the vise from coming off its track while sharpening is going on.

A microtome knife is a knife that is used in the scientific discipline of histology for cutting thin pieces of organic, (i.e. often animal or human) tissue, so that they can be seen under a microscope. The size of the tissue that is cut depends on what the histotechnologist is looking for. The most common thickness of the cut tissue is five mm but in some cases it is as small as 2mm. The knife edge needs to be sharp and unblemished, if the knife is damaged or dull it can cause the tissue to be torn, this damages the tissue and makes it unfit for proper microscopic analysis. Samples of tissue are unique, which makes it extremely important that the microtome knife is as sharp as possible.

The blades of microtome knives need to be regularly sharpened and deburred or shaved. The exact frequency of sharpening a microtome knife depends on the type of tissue that needs to be cut. Microtome knives should be handled as little as possible because it is easy to suffer a dangerous cut and this is why the sharpening process is automated. If the histotechnologist is cutting through bone, the knife may need to be sharpened several times a day.

The microtome knife sharpening process is automated to make it safer for the technician to make sure their knife is in optimum working condition. A microtome knife sharpener is an expensive piece of equipment and inventors are always trying to improve the process to make it quicker, safer and less costly.

SALE # W?sthof Classic Steak Knife Set, 4-Piece | Kitchen Knife Set

Product Description
Finely crafted, razor-sharp steak knives are an investment worth making. Especially when theyre hand-forged in Germany by Wusthofs skilled craftsmen. Made of quality high-carbon stainless steel, these knives are stain and rust resistant and hold a sharp edge. Full tangs provide maximum safety and perfect balance in the hand. The high impact composition handles are riveted, and molded for comfort. The set includes four 4.5-inch knives. Hand wash; lifetime warranty.>Amazon.com Review
The handsome knives in this four-piece set boast scimitarlike blades; their distinct upward curves work exactly like those of a butcher’s knife to help slice meat with ease and precision. Because they slice so efficiently, you may find yourself using these knives for other cutting tasks, such as slicing onions or trimming raw beef.

Part of the Classic series, the implements in this set represent two centuries of unexcelled Wüsthof craftsmanship. The knives are hand-forged from a single piece of stainless steel for maximum strength, and their hand-polished blades are exactingly calibrated to be hard enough to resist dulling yet soft enough to take keen edges when honed or sharpened. Dishwasher-safe, the knives are also fitted with traditionally shaped, ergonomically designed handles that are triple-riveted for durability. All Wüsthof cutlery brings a guaranteed lifetime of low-maintenance cutting to its owners. –Arthur Boehm

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Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Grip Kitchen Knife 4-Pack for $23 + $3 s&h

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Cooking.com offers the Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Grip Colored Kitchen Knife 4-Pack, model no. 38194-000, for $22.99 with $2.99 for shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $3. However, we saw a similar set of knives (which included a peeler) last week for $3 less (since expired). This set includes: a 4.5″

SALE @ Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 7-Piece Block Set …

Product Description
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 7-piece set contains a assortment of quality kitchen knives. The set includes a 4-inch Parer, 5-inch Santoku, 5-inch Serrated Utility, 8-inch Chef, 9-inch Steel, Twin L Shears, and a Hardwood block. Twin Four Star kni

Cuisinart 14-Piece Triple-Riveted Forged Knife Set with Bonus …

Cuisinart Forged Knife 14-Piece Triple-Riveted Forged Knife Set with Bonus Santoku Knife

  • Superior Forged Knife high carbon stainless steel forged high quality blade
  • Ergonomically designed handles
  • Triple riveted handles
  • Bonus 7″ Santoku Knife included in box
  • Perfect for chopping, slicing and more

Set includes: 8″ Chef’s Knife, 8″ Slicer, 8″ Bread Knife, 4 3/4″ Serrated Utility Knife, 3 1/2″ Paring Knife, Kitchen Shear, Sharpener, 6-stamped Steak Knives, Block. Cuisinart Set with Bonus Triple Riveted Forged 14-Piece Cutlery Set with Bonus 7″ Santoku Knife. This set includes a full complement of cutlery for every use – versatile for chopping, slicing and more.

Rating: (out of 3 reviews)

Price: $ 91.79

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Victorinox 47520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife

Forschner Knives Description: RH Forschner by Victorinox knife with a blade 8 cm to 2 cm is treated. Hard steel hand-polished stainless steel Victorinox Swiss experts. special hardening takes place from the edge, which can be tightened in a circle, so that the blade is the original sharpness throughout the life cycle of paper to keep. Victorinox brand, color, 8 “Chef knife designed for mincing, chopping, slicing, dicingHigh supplies carbon and stainless steel for maximum sharpness and edge retention of the cone length BladeSystem March through the branches and minimal resistance, tests for a laser ‘ excellent cut 2-inch PowerBook patented Fibrox slip ergonomic grip balance sheet structure and comfort, we recommend hand washing, lifetime warranty, professionally in Switzerland
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Victorinox 47520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef’s Knife