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The Santoku from KAI stands out as I catch myself using it 90% of the time. The main reason being its comfort of handling. Although the handle looks round in the pictures, its really not. Kind of a triangular shape which fits my hand for the right comfort of grip.

The damascus steel is said to be a natural at releasing food from sticking to the blade. Its performance in this respect to the alternating hollows found on Wüsthof Santoku knives is similar. No knife removes this food sticking phenomenon but just reduces it to some extent.

The sharpness of this blade out of the box is amazing. This is the sort of knife that I would definitely recommend as an 'if you had to own only one knife' solution.

I own this knife and two from other Japanese manufacturers...they can NOT be topped in steel, edge and comfort of grip. This is the sharpest blade (out of the box) that I have ever used. I've been a chef for 23 years now and I have always used German and French blades ( and I still love 'em!) but I bought one of these on a whim and I doubt that I will EVER put it down again...(as a matter of fact I bought the paring knife and the chef's knife the day after this one arrived).
This is also one of the most beautiful blades (damascus steel!!!) that I've ever seen and the ergonomic grip is shaped to the palm (although from the picture you can't see that). The blade is a bit wider and more curved than a EurAsian knockoff copy, just as it should be.
The blade is thin...anorexic thin...and not for touching bones...use a heavy Euro blade for that or you will regret it.

We be handin' out 5+mojo*z for this beauty 'cause we know what we're talkin' 'bout!!!

This is a great size for 4 burgers or two large steaks. Great for grilling any meat. I had a Calphalon grill pan and the cleanup was horrible, this one is a breeze & it will last forever. I highly recommend it and all Lodge cookware.

It's cast iron, so you can run this pan as hot as you dare to sear the flavor in. Makes excellent burgers and brats, with nice grill marks but no burned spots, even when well-done. Try that with a George Foreman and your burger will be black outside and dryer than the Mojave Desert inside.

The square pan provides plenty of room to fry up a few burgers and the hot juices in the bottom are made-to-order for sauteeing a few mushrooms, onions, or peppers to go on top. The handle is fatter than older Lodge designs and quite ergonomic as long as you're wearing an oven mitt. Cleans nicely by boiling a little water in the pan and giving it a quick scrub with a stiff round natural-bristle vegetable brush and the hottest water that'll come out of the tap.

I would recommend this pan over the 11.5" one Lodge also offers because the thicker bottom, smaller sides, and deeper walls of the 10.5" pan provide fairly even heat over the entire grill surface. It appears that the 11.5" pan is based on the griddle of the same size, and my 11.5" griddle is hot near the center and cooler near the edges when used on a burner - OK for hash browns, but bad for burgers, grilled cheese, and such.

Excellent product; if you can't grill outside, this pan is the next best thing!

The MAC is not the first santoku that i have owned. i have 15 or 16 others from $5.00 up to $150 and i find i like this santoku the best. its slightly larger handle (compared to other MACs and such) gives more comfort and accuracy to each cut. notice that on the MAC there is a slight upsweep of the handle, which gives a better cutting angle as well as more hand/knuckle clearance.
(all my other santokus have "straight" handles) also, the matted band above the edge really helps keep food from sticking to the blade. (ever notice how "wet" vegetables cling to, then climb up a blade if you are slicing quickly and then run all over the cutting board??) but the best part is the incredible sharpness of the blade. really, i am tired of ads and opinions for other knives claiming how sharp they are when the reviewer has yet to use a properly sharpened MAC knife. this knife (as well as other MAC knives i own, five in all) truly gliiiiiiides thru food. altho the "superior series" is thicker than the "original series", it nevertheless slices just as easily. in a world where those German knives (wustof, henckles, messermeister) seem to get all the attention, for the money i find the MAC knives to be a much better value.

the MAC superior santuko knife can go head-to-head versus ANY other santuko on the market (any except for maybe the newer MAC forged santuko with the scalloped edge). i have used most of the german models of the santuko design (henkels, f.dick, wustof,
shaaf, messermeister ... yeah, bought them all!) and find the MAC to be superior in sharpness (i don't know how some people can claim those knives are sharp after using a MAC), edge retention, and ease of slicing through all sorts of meats and veggies. the knife simply does not seem to "stick" when going through things! also, it does not seem to "wedge" through veggies like the thicker german blades ... it simply glides through the material. the slightly upswept handle keeps hands and knuckles off the cutting board and is blazing fast when chopping/slicing/mincing. it is sometimes hard to describe how easily this knife works, it just does. the only other knife that rings my bell is the kai shun santuko, but the MAC's flatter handle makes me feel that i have a more accurate grip on the knife, unlike the kai's rounder profile.
by-the-way: take a tip for using "bolsterless" knives ...
i have noticed "accidents" happening because invariably, the user cuts by pressing the knife down and pushing FORWARD, and if your
hand is slippery (from being wet or greasy) it WILL go forward and you will cut yourself. learn to cut the correct (asian) way ... push down slightly on the knife and PULL the knife to slice. this is how the most accurate slicing chefs (sashimi chefs) cut with such precision and speed with safety.

These glasses are incredible. Anyone who enjoys even an occasional glass of port must have a set of these. They are well designed so you not only get the full aroma of the port, but the glasses also look and feel great in your hand. I didn't think a glass could so drastically improve my enjoyment of port, but these certainly do.

I bought a set of these and whenever I use them either with one person or entertain a few guests, they generate conversation. They're really light to the touch and I don't just use them for port. They suit white wine well also. The finger notch is a really neat visual element that also helps remind you to hold it by the stem so you don't warm up the wine or port. These glasses really have added a much needed touch of sophistication to my wine drinking and I'd really recommend them!

I have 3 rabbits who are all house trained and they go NUTS over this hay! As soon as I open the bag they're shoving their noses in it.. they love the fresh smell of it..

I'd recommed this product to all rabbit owners because it's really a well balanced product for our furry friends..

Most pet stores sell alfalfa pellets and alfalfa hay, but alfalfa is high in fat and not good for rabbits to have for every meal. Rabbits need to have hay to graze on daily to keep healthy gut flora - and Timothy Hay is the best. Oxbow is a great product and their hay is always fresh!

It is so handy- it has a little hole in the back of the handle, so you can hang it somewhere- I hang mine right on my kitchen wall. I use it every day!

I picked this set up because it was so cute, but as it turns out, it's been great to have on hand when my toddler tosses her cheerios from the high chair. It's compact and I like how the whisk fits right into the dustpan. And the price is right, too!

Just decided to pop 'Perfex' into the Amazon search engine on a whim, and was very pleasantly surprised to see it pop up. I've been using my trusty Perfex for years (bought it in Boston, actually), and have given many away as presents to friends, who are always delighted with them. Lightyears past the various Peugeots, advantage no. 1 over all others is the easy loading (and changing) of pepper(s), independent of the very precise adjustment of the grind. Only caveat is that with time (like 20 years!), the spring weakens a little and you might have to adjust the nut somewhat more often. But they last forever and work...simply. A real kitchen 'tool' that also looks good on any table.

flawless operation; no worries here.

This is a GREAT product. I love that I can have a timer go off at precisely the time that my food reaches a certain temperature. What an amazing convenience.

I had a probe issue, like almost everyone else. I contacted Polder and recieved BOTH an email AND a phone call response within 30 minutes. I have never ever had such incredible response from any company. And it is less than 48 hours until Thanksgiving holiday.

They took care of my problem immediately, and gave me really good tips on caring for the probe. ALL probes have similar limitations regardless of the brand you purchase.

...Polder is heads and shoulders above,... any company that I have dealt with. They have such a rare (unfortunately, these days) concern for the hapiness of thier customers.

I can't recommend this product enough, and the company that most definitly stands behind it.

Okay so I wish that I could take back my other review. I was not happy with my probe going out. I recieved BOTH an email and a PHONE CALL within 30 minutes of my complaint. The representatives were not only VERY nice, but gave me some tips as to how to work with the probe properly to get the best use.

ALL of these timer brands have the same occasional problems, and any brand's probe has limitations. I have seen some people post here that they did not get a response from Pyrex when they had a problem. Well, Polder blows them out of the water in that regard.

It is great product. I do love that I can have a timer go off when my food gets to a specific temperature. It really frees me up to watch ALL my food, not just babysit my turkey while the other dishes over or under cook.

I really am happy, thank you to Polder customer service.

I am very pleased with this pot rack. I originally wanted the chrome-style rack, but since this was such a good price, I went with the white coating. Not a mistake. It looks very nice in my kitchen, perhaps better than the chrome would have. It was very easy to install. The only thing that would have made it easier was to provide a rectangular 16x18 cardboard template for positioning the screws. The cardboard they included with the hardware was almost, but not quite the right size. I had to cut another piece out myself. This made it easy, because I could just tape it to the ceiling and drill a hole at each corner. The rack is very sturdy and my pots look great on this rack. I recommend ordering an extra set of hooks along with the rack.

I needed to find room for all of my pots and pans because my kitchen cabinets were bursting at the seams (not a pretty sight). I looked at a number of racks and found a large range in prices for relatively similar products. The Rogar was definitely one of the best values that I could find. The only real difference from the higher priced brands is, that the Rogar, in some cases may be a tad bit lighter weight, using slightly thinner stainless steel bands that hold the hooks. The Rogar is by no means cheap or flimsy. It is very well built and can hold heavy pots and pans. My whole collection of All Clad pots and pans (heavy stuff), plus a few extra odd's and ends are happily hanging on the Rogar rack. Rogar also includes an order form for extra pot hooks of various styles and extra chrome chain for hanging if you have an extra high ceiling. Over 10-11 feet, you may need extra chain. Another consideration is lighting. A pot rack may block some of your light. My rack is over my island counter and there has been a slight degrading of the lighting on the island countertop. Over all, it has been an excellent purchase. If I move to another house, and need a pot rack, I will definitely buy another Rogar.

This bottlle is a Total Escape favorite! As a avid camper & always being outdoors, I need plenty of water all the time. Have one at the computer, another one in the SUV, & another as a spare. Buying Water in larger containers, this filling this little beauty is a great idea. Save money, save the landfills, save you nice drinking glasses for your guest. (meaning do less dishes!)

I have these and realized that I saved money when I used them. I buy a bottle of juice at the gas station every morning. If each bottle costs about a dollar, that is five bucks a week. With this juice box, I buy a carton, large bottle or frozen concentrate of juice. I save money, and being a college student, saving money is good.

This is also much safer in my car. With a bottle, you have to unscrew the cap, which isn't very safe if you're driving down the road. With this bottle, I just pop the top and the bottle is open.

This bottle also keeps my car cleaner. I don't have to worry about the juice spilling being the drinking spout snaps closed. I also don't have juice bottles all over my car.