Kitchen Reviews

If you are considering a hand-mixer for your kitchen, this mixer really is the one. It is so powerful, yet so light and takes up little space. Really, I was able to do 3 batches of cookie dough at once with this mixer and it didn't bog down. You could really replace the stand mixer on your wish list with this 9-speed mixer and a couple of good mixing bowls that don't slip. Getting replacement or extra accessories is really easy - you can get them from Kitchen-Aid or a reseller. I got an immersion blender attachment, so I was able to stretch my mixer's use even more. So spend the extra money on this guy instead of getting a less expensive hand mixer AND a stand mixer AND an immersion blender.

One word folks...KITCHENAID! I am a Kitchenaid junkie and this hand mixer lives up to the name! I picked it because it has 9 speeds and I am glad I did. It is nice to go up gradually when I want to kick it up into high gear to avoid getting splatters. I have mixed many batches of egg whites and I can honestly say that each time this mixer performed like a champ! Even though it is a little expensive compared to other models, it is WELL worth the price!!!

My 35 year old Sunbeam stand mixer needed to be replaced. I thought about getting a stand KitchenAid Artisan, but those are rather expensive, and I would need to get a hand mixer in addition to that. So I thought I'd try this 9 speed hand mixer and see if I still needed to get the big Artisan. This one works great, and does everything I need it to. This turns out to be the only mixer I need! I have used it for cakes, beating eggs, mashed potatoes, and much more. And the price is GREAT--I checked around a lot, and this is by far the best price I found.

The look is stunning, the blade quality is very high and the weight is much lighter than other knives. But the handle is not so ergonomic as some other knives (I like the twin select from Henckels) and gets quickly uncomfortably warm when I use it. I would recommend this knife to women due to its lightness and, of course, to design-lovers.

The only thing better than the way the Global knives cut is the way they look. I have been a diehard user of Wusthof Trident Gran Prix knives, but since I bought this set, I have stuck my Wusthofs in the drawer.

The edge on the blades is phenomonal, and I have yet to use the ceramic stone I got with this set. I have decided to replace all of my old knives over the next few months.

We already had a Global Chef Knife when we got this 3 piece set last Christmas. We tried Global after buying a dissappointing Henkel. We are now diehard Global fans. When I visit people's homes and they have dull knives, I am further in love with my Global. It makes such a difference to have a good knife when cooking! Pay bon marche bon!

I got this knife because chef's knives are too wide at the back and wedge the cuts and santoku knives with their ultra thin edges should be saved for softer foods. For cutting squash,carrots and other hard foods this knife is perfect. Great balance, amazingly sharp, cleans easily, and worth every penny.

I loved my 8 inch Global chef knife so much I ordered this veggie knife. Oh wow, this thing is perfectly balanced and because of it's smaller size it is just about perfect for most veggies. It also fits in your hand extremely well. If you are going to cut up a potato, it is hard to beat the chef's knife. However, for cutting up a tomato, carrot, etc. this thing is the best tool I have ever used. Just wonderful!

Until 2 years ago, I used German knives, but even though I steeled with every use, they seemed to dull too quickly. When introduced to the Global line, the first thing that struck me was how well they held a razor sharp edge. Add to that excellent balance and outstanding design and you have top stock!

I've 8 in my collection now and my previous work horse 10" chefs knife has been relegated to cutting pizza!

The only other piece that rates a bit higher is my KASUMI DAMASCUS Japanese SANTOKU Chefs Knife... that is my all time favorite piece.

In summary, this global vegetable knife serves us well everyday. It is simply a pleasure to use, doing its job well while never stressing your grip.

We just received this today and my husband of one month has proceeded to put a very sharp edge back on each knife in our Henckels knife set. The reason for four stars instead of five? When it arrived, the sharpener was not round, as I expected, but a two-sided oval sharpener. Although it is very easy to use and does a great job, it arrived with no directions. For someone who has never used this type of sharpener before they may not find it as easy to use. But for those of you (like my husband) would say "All I care about is that it sharpens the knives and it does a great job." (A direct quote from one who prides himself on putting a good edge on our knives. As a matter of fact he is scouring the neighborhood looking for more knives to sharpen.)

Not Much to say, Are you sick of sharpening your kitchen knives only to realize it doesnt sharpen anything but your frustration.
Well say goodbye, Most sharpeners you get are actually for Honing the blade. This Diamond dusted steel instantly puts a razor sharp edge on any stainless steel non serrated knife.
Dull blades are Dangerous blades, Most accidents in kitchens
are due to dull knives, Your more likly to cut yourself with a Dull knife than a razor sharp knife.

I am very pleased with the results of this diamond steel. It sharpens all our kitchen knives, big and small. I was a bit disappointed with Amazon's package. It is completely shrink-wrapped, bare steel, with no manufacturer's package or warranty paper, nothing! However, this is a fine product. It took me less than 2 minutes to sharpen a knife - no kidding.

Henkles is the second best knife out there. Unfortunately, the best one is cheaper. In a straight up comparison with Henkles-five-star to Cutco, Cutco destroyed the henkles knife. I won't mention prices, but Cutco is less expensive. Also the guarentee on Henkles is only "life-time," which by law only means "7 years".
Cutco guarentees forever replacement and forever resharpening for all of it products.
The straight edges on the henkles wore out much quicker than those of cutco. Regardless, the Cutco knives are always guarenteed to always be sharp. So you can always send them back to be resharpened.
Imagine only buying one knife and passing it on for your grandchildren's grandchildren...etc...
You make the choice

Just to let you guys know, Cutco hires what they call "web solicitors" to hype up their products on sites like this. Also, Cutco is sold by Cutco salespeople only and these salespeople have an interest in bashing other knives on the net. Truth is Cutco can't really compare to Henckels in anything but a guarantee, and how often have you known a Henckels knife to fall apart on you (and besides Henckels carrys a lifetime warranty too). A good article on kitchen knives and reviews can be found here[website][website]

My wife did not want new knives. She get attached to things and misses them when they are replaced. She replaced old knives however with this 5 star set, once she had a chance to try them in the kitchen. Great ballance. Very convinient handle. Extrimally well thought through craftsmanship

I really like this peeler. I haven't used the zester so I can't comment on it, but the peeler is nice. It stays sharp and works great. I also have an XOX peeler and this one is much better.

I haven't had a chance to use the zester yet, but the peeler sure ain't a piece of tin from Wal-Mart. I never dreamed that they made gadgets like this. It is incomparable. It took me a little time to get used to the partially hidden blade, but once I overcame this, the peeler just glides over the potato casting the peeling to the side. It works much easier and much faster than anything I have used before. I was disappointed that I could not find a red one, but this one works so well that I have just about forgotten all about it. It is extremely useful for getting into the crevices of irregular shaped potatoes. Potatoes seem to be of rather poor quality right now, but with this peeler, bad places are removed with ease. I am thoroughly satisfied with the peeler, and I recommend it highly to anyone to add a fine gadget to their kitchen.

Two of the basic kitchen specialty items included in one package deal! Easy grip handles, stylish and quality design will assure that these items will be around in my array of often used gadgets for a long time to come!

I got mine damaged, as the bowl came loose and scratched the upright of the mixer. Called Kitchen Aid, and they sent out another one, it was not even double boxed, was severely scratched, and didn't work at all. Waiting for the third mixer, and I'm tired of hauling this to the post office. That said, it works well, and the grinder made perfect hamburger, so I am pleased with the unit, but not with the packaging, which was pulverized in the mail, during three flights to Hawaii, to reach the final destination.

I was able to pick this product for my birthday. It is great. The only thing I was disappointed in is that I did not have a chose of the colour. I wanted blue.

There is no way anyone could take this away from me unless, they pry it from my cold, dead, flourless hands. I've owned this machine for 3 years and I love it!!!! You will too! Go ahead, buy one!

I own an extra bowl for my 5-Quart KitchenAid Stand Mixer and it's great. When you are busy preparing a large family / Holiday meal it can be a life saver.

What a convenience to have an additional mixing bowl. When I make baked goods, invariably I need to use more than one bowl for a recipe. It sure speeds up the process by having another bowl on hand whenever you need one. The quality of this product is unparalleled. KitchenAid makes the best mixers on the market that are built to last for years. Our mixer is the favorite kitchen appliance my wife and I own! If you don't have a KitchenAid mixer, get one and an additional bowl too! You won't be disappointed.

As I do a lot of baking during the Christmas season, my KitchenAid 5 quart mixer really cuts the time and energy it takes to make a lot of cookies, and other such Christmas treats. The only thing that would be better, I thought, was an extra bowl, so I could expidite the process. My husband bought me this bowl as an early Christmas present, and I love it!!! I got through the Christmas season of baking in no time at all. I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves to bake, and does a lot of it.