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My dog has gotten more picky about her food and snacks as she grew out of her puppy stage (she is 4 now) and these are her favorite treats. She has even learned the words Scooby Snacks, and responds to them more than her other keyworkds (cookie, treat, etc) and comes running when she hears someone say "Scooby" on TV. I would recommend the smaller SS even if you have a large dog, because they will go through the box so quickly!

I bought a box of these for theoffice pooch. he is just like Scooby, scared of his own Shadow. He just loved these. I taught him a new trick with these tasty morsels, but he would not go after those spirits haunting the house. Even for 2 Scooby Snacks. He may not be able to solve mysteries, but he is able to tell a 5 star treat when he smells it. Wank woo!!

This is THE best cleaner I have ever used, especially on my stainless steel sink. It shines like new again. Highly recommend.

I recently switched from enameled tfal to stainless steel cookware and after a few months staining was getting obvious. After doing some research I found the name of this product keep coming up.

I went out and bought it and It REALLY is as good as I read. It cleans the staining off stainless steel pans with minimal effort and works very quickly. They looked almost new after I was done. No one was more surprised than I was and I heartily suggest anyone with stainless to get some of this.

I do find that using gloves is more comfortable and the product does feel a bit caustic to skin. It is also signiificantly more expensive than the usual powdered type cleaners... But where as the powdered cleaner so a fair job, if that, this does an amazing job.

There are other things that this can be used for. Some other kichen jobs, bathrom jobs...generally tough cleaning jobs but I have really put my can under the sink and have used it on my pots and pans so far. In the future I am sure my use for it will expand. It really is fabulous

To use this you need Shop-Vac 906-85-00 2.5" to 1.25" Conversion Unit. Imagine the suction of your Shop-Vac pulling through the tip the size of a pencil! That gives you an idea of the cleaning ability you can get with this add on kit. We had broken glass from a shattered windshield of our van - in the heater ducts, the recessed speaker enclosures, EVERYWHERE! We used the micro kit in conjunction with our regular size Shop Vac and were able to get all of the glass from these hard to reach places. You can regulate the suction by how close or far away you hold it from the item to be cleaned. Extraordinarily functional for all kinds of needs.

My wife got me a micro cleaning set for Christmas two years ago. Since then, I've found it is one of the handiest tools in my shop. Simply put, it makes my shop vac much more useful. I can get into tight places and concentrate the suction power of my vac in a way that I couldn't possibly do otherwise. Before changing the spark plugs in my truck, I used the micro cleaning tools to suck out all the dirt and debris around the old plugs, which otherwise would have fallen into to the engine. I've used it to clean out tools and electronics equipment, and I have found it works great for doing a thorough cleaning of my car's interior. I've even used it to clean all the gunk out my chainsaws! I've been so happy with it that my wife is giving kits to her father and two brother-in-laws for Christmas this year.

THIS IS THE BEST, AND PROBABLY THE ONLY TOOL ADAPTOR OUT THERE. I HAVE A SHOP VAC THAT HAS 2 DIFFERENT SIZED HOSES THAT DID NOT FIT THE EXHAUST ON MY SANDER, THE COMPANY DID NOT MAKE AN ADAPTOR TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM, SO I FOUND THE ADAPTOR AT MY LOCAL HARDWARE STORE, CUT IT TO FIT THE SANDER, AND PLACED IT ON MY SHOP VAC HOSE. THE HOSE NOW STAYS ON THE SANDER FOR ALL DIFFERENT TYPES/HEIGHTS OF SANDING. THIS TOOL SOLVED A MAJOR PROBLEM OF KEEPING THE DUST IN MY WORK AREA DOWN. THIS ADAPTOR IS A MUST FOR EVERY OWNER OF A SANDER, ROUTER, PLANER, OR ANY OTHER PORTABLE POWER TOOL THAT GENERATES SOME TYPE OF DUST.

I have used a couple of these devices to connect the dust port on tools to vacume hose. Funny how there are standard sizes of dust collection and vacume hoses, but every tool seems to have a dust collection port that is in some odd size. Nothing fits. This adaptor gets in between the odd sizes of tools and standard size of hose. You can easily trim this adaptor to fit either an inside diameter or outside diameter of the adaptor. Like I have said before, it does what it says it will do.

Does the job. Easy to use, sturdy, and powerfull. Great for use everywhere, not just the shop. This is my house vacuum as well.

I have Pergo / tile flooring and have been searching for a floor cleaner that would pick up the pet hairs, crumbs, dirt and dust that accumulate very quickly in my home. This item is wonderful because it is powerful, lightweight and fast. It beats using the attachments to an upright because you don't have to haul around a heavy machine.

My house is definitely cleaner and I find that housecleaning takes less time since I have had this little machine. I move through the house quickly, switching from the floor cleaning accessory to the duster in seconds making cleaning the floor, furniture, ceiling fans, windows sills etc. a snap. I use it in every room in my house and the car and can definitely recommend this machine as a worthwhile investment!

While the price seems high, this is not your average shopping cart. This is much more durable than most carts you see. I've had mine for over two years so far and my cart gets heavy use -- pounds and pounds of laundry and grocery shopping every week. Well worth every penny.

This cart has all the qualities of a cart. The wheels are very round and they roll with ease. The cart hold things with ease and it folds into a smaller size when you want it to. What more can you ask of a cart?!!!

These are so much easier to clean up than the combination filter (foam / paper) that are supposedly usable for wet and dry pick up. I used my ShopVac to empty a algae clogged man made pond earlier this season. The algae was simple and fast to rinse out of the foam filter sleeve. It would have been a major task with the other filter. The Shopvac 905-85-1 Foam Filter Sleeves are less expensive than the other filters. When they get too gross or filthy, just toss and replace it.

I think these foam filters are the better choice for wet pick up uses and I'm happy with this purchase.
John Row

This foam filter works very well on my shop vac wet/dry vacuum

I recieved this knife and the 8" chefs knife as a Christmas present. I fell in love with them at a knife show last year and haven't been able to stop raving about them since...hence the Christmas presents. I think it is important to note that the knives are part of the Kershaw knife line, a personal favorite, and are absolutly stunning - not only use but also to look at. Friends and family always comment how beautiful they are and I am totally impressed with how they handle. A 10" chefs knife may sound intimidating but just wait till you hold this one in your hands and you'll have to own one also.

I just purchased the Shun knife from Kai a few weeks ago and plan to use it professionally. It is amazing. The weight of it in my hands was what sold me. I have small hands but still wanted a large, 10-inch chef's knife. I was considering a Global until the salesperson put the Shun in my hand. I swung it around like a samurai sword and became giddy. The balance, weight, feel of the handle -- all superb. It is a right-hand knife, which means the handle is not symmetrical on purpose, so that cut foods more easily fall off to the side. Alton Brown says this is the knife he would own if he were only allowed to have one. He isn't wrong.

the damascus layering effect grabed me. these knifes are the most beautiful kitchen type i have seen to date. i am usually not big on aesthetics, but it was a prime factor in purchasing these. the fairly large kershaw shun character on one side of these may not suite everyones tastes though. furi knifes are the only other lineup i would consider(second to these shun) if looks were the deciding factor between top shelf knifes.

this will be the 3rd shun classic/proknife i have purchased. with only 3 weeks using the 7in santoku it is a little early to determine how well these hold an edge, but it is as sharp as the day ups delievered it as of now. shun reputation proceeds the arrival these in the west so im confident blade wear will not dissapoint. the pommels and choils are fully sculped to the handle. those who like to choke up on the handle with index finger strait on the back spine should like the egronomics and ballance. BEWARE LEFT HANDERS, the handle is offset for righties and this may be a problem or not.

my 7in scolloped santoku rivals the copper cookware as the aesthetic centerpiece of my kitchenware(enough plugging their beauty...so solly). scalloping of the blade works well in keeping foods like mellons from sticking to the sides of the knife.

pakka wood? well after some google searching i found this is layers of veneer that have been individually treated with a polymer resin then sanwiched together. the polymer resin will help the pakka wood handle resist warping and water dammage, but none of my shun knifes will ever see a dishwasher i tell you.

excellent knife from an supurb line of knifes.

This is a gorgeous as well as very functional knife. Whether slicing cucumber or Nova lox which tends to cling, one can achieve paper thin slices with this blade with little effort. Knives at this price level are a matter of personal taste as much as anything else, but all the functional elements are present with the Kershaw Shun santoku. The balance is superb, the blade is razor sharp, and the cosmetic appeal of the forged high carbon multi-layered (32 layers) stainless blade cannot be overlooked either. While not a true damascus blade, the subtle damascus-like appearance of the layered steel has a timeless quality. The recesses of the granton edge are not all that attractive cosmeticall, but those recesses along the sides of the blade do allow the knife to better release from the food when slicing very thin. This knife can slice paper thin if your hand is up to the task.

I also own the Wusthof Grand Prix santoku made popular by Rachel Ray on Food TV. It is also a nice knife, however it is simply not in the same class with the Kershaw when it comes to cosmetics or function. The Kershaw Shun holds it's edge severl times as long as the Wustof. I have also used the J.A. Henckels Four Star santoku that a friend owns, and it is improperly designed. The granton recesses extend down to the edge making proper sharpening difficult, and producing something of a serrated effect.

The true competitors of the Kershaw Shun are the Furi and Global knives. Both are very good and have integral metal handles, but lack the classic charm of the Kershaw's pakka wood handles. Only the uninformed would put knives of this caliber in the dishwasher, regardless of handle type, so the wood handle should not be a big issue. Kershaw claims the handles are dishwasher resistant, but make no mistake; you will ruin the handle as well as risk nicking or dulling the blade if you put it in the dishwasher. The knife comes in an attractive presentation box, which is only important if you are giving it as a gift.

If you buy this knife, or any of the Kershaw Shun, Global, Furi or other very high carbon knives, do yourself a favor and buy a set of Japanese water stones to keep them sharp, and learn to use them. A selection of grits along the lines of an 800, 1200, 4000 & 6000 or 8000 will quickly produce an edge with which you can easily shave. While the knife as shipped is very sharp on a commercial scale, it is capable of being sharpened to the point where the weight of the knife simply floats down through the food being sliced with barely any drawing action.

hmm... i started out the review below for the shun classic santoku, but was distracted for an hour or so. when i came back to it i looked at the header for the yanagiba and finished up the review mistakenly for that knife. i do not know how i missed that i clicked on the wrong knife when i started the review in the first place...?

this yanagiba is not the layered damascus style of the shun classic series. it is of the shun pro series. still a beautiful knife and an imposing piece of steel. the 240mm yanagiba (9.5in) is of course the same knife despite it's seperate listing.

it is not exactly true to say this knife is sharpend on one side. in fact one side bevels in from the spine and one side is flat, but the blade edge is sharpened on both sides. the side that bevels in from the spine is hollow ground at the cutting edge and has a much steeper grind then the edge on the flat opposing side.

excellent carving knife. fish or a whole turkey this knife does the trick.

this will be the 3rd shun classic/proknife i have purchased. with only 3 weeks using the 7in santoku it is a little early to determine how well these hold an edge, but it is as sharp as the day ups delievered it as of now. shun reputation proceeds the arrival these in the west so im confident blade wear will not dissapoint. the pommels and choils are fully sculped to the handle. those who like to choke up on the handle with index finger strait on the back spine should like the egronomics. BEWARE LEFT HANDERS, the handle is offset for righties and this may be a problem or not.

this yanagiba is not the layered damascus style of the shun classic series. it is of the shun pro series. still a beautiful knife and an imposing piece of steel. the 240mm yanagiba (9.5in) is of course the same knife despite it's seperate listing.

excellent carving knife. fish or a whole turkey this knife does the trick.

i will hopefully attain a full compiment of these knives in the future. i will also buy a glass knife holder so i can admire them everytime i frequent the kitchen.