Kitchen Reviews

Recommended for people who cut up chickens, turkeys, or other bone-filled pieces of meat.

If you need to cut up a whole chicken, or do similar tasks working with meat on the bone, this knife is just lovely. The big handle is a great fit for my (average male) hands, giving much more control than traditionally shaped handles. The knife arrives reasonably sharp, and with a little maintenance on a honing steel gets notably sharper. The blade has a nice medium amount of flex: it doesn't bend when you don't want it to, but it does bend when you want it do.

The best feature is the little curve at the back of the blade, an area which is especially sharp and deep. This ensures that you can cut off anything just by pushing the knife forward until the curved part reaches the aree being cut.

Don't confuse this with a general-purpose cook's knife or utility knife or paring knife. It's a poor substitute for any of these, because of its specialized design. But if you want to cut up meat around the bones, it's a fine tool, well designed and well crafted.

This is by far the best boner I've ever had. The handle fits me perfectly & the blade is the perfect length/shape. The metal is excellent quality & keeps an edge very well. This knife is very easy to control & manuver with any kind of cooked or raw meat. Will replace w/same if lost/stolen.

Received the 5 star knife set as a bridal shower gift. The curved handles make the knives more comfortable to hold. The blade cuts easily.

i love this knife. my wife and i got one as a wedding kife 4 years ago...we lost it and i just got a new one through amazon because its such a great useful knife. the whole 5 star series is nice...its such a pleasure cooking when you have a set of nice knives...

I received this knife for Christmas last year and it is by far the best knife I have ever had. It is the perfect size for all cutting needs in the kitchen. I have litterly used it every day and it is as sharp today as it was the day I received it. This is the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys the kitchen.

When you get the feeling that you can cut through anything and you end up using the product to do just that you know it's the best. The knife was made to hold in my hand not someone elses. I'm confident it won't slip. I don't have to push and saw with this blade and I've used it as my general kitchen utility knife. When it's dirty I don't have to baby it I just stick it in the dishwasher and it gets clean without me worrying about it getting damaged. I couldn't ask fo anything better and in a world where value is harder and harder to find this is a steal you can fall in love with.

We got one as a wedding present ten years ago. The quality is superb. With a twice-a-year honing, this knife remains incredibly sharp, is well balanced in your hand, and slices with ease even the toughest meats. With careful handling, the blade and handle have not worn at all, and will probably outlive me. One caveat for those who do not have high-carbon steel knives: they do require more care (ex. don't put in dishwasher, don't let blade touch other metal, don't use crude electric sharpener). Don't let the babysitter try to pry-off bottle caps (sadly, the matching 3" paring knife met its end this way). If you appreciate fine quality in this age of throw-away, this is a knife one could be happy with forever.

This knife was recommended to me by a retired chef/friend. I hated to spend the money on it but I went ahead and splurged. It is truly fabulous and I could chop all day with it. It makes me feel like a true chef when I'm using it. Watch those fingers! It would also be a great weapon if needed.

kwa in Arkansas

After having struggled with a number of lesser quality knifes in the kitchen, I am happy to have invested in this Henckels product. The weight and balance is just perfect, cleaning is a breeze and you cannot fault its sharpness. Its relatively small size could be a hassle for handling those bigger items, though, so make sure you have an alternate tool for those jobs.

Wow! There are five different scissors for everyone who needs these. But I don't scissors, says one of friends. I tell him three reason to buy this Henckels International 5-Piece Scissors Set. 1.reason: - You have a very big paper ark, which have to divide many little pieces. Scissors saves your day! Use them and problem has forgotten!

2.reason: - Your fingertails are very long. Use a small scissors and your fingertails are comfortable short.

3. Your hair is very long and you don't have enough money for hairdresser' Don't worry! I can cut your hair but don't blame me if your new style is radical.

I had problems finding a pair of scissors when I was near the kitchen because every set got dull and rusty in no time at all. So I bought this set and am very delighted to see scissors that I can use no matter what room of the house I'm in.

The quality stainless steel construction will keep them from rusting and the kichen shears are so versatile that they do an awesome job of clipping coupons or cutting through the joints of a chicken and still ready to clip more coupons and gristle. It's taken me years to find a pair of scissors to do that!

Besides that, there are flower cutting shears, embroidery scissors and several other useful scissors in this quaility set. If you ever find yourself looking for a sharp set of scissors, do yourself a favor and buy this set! You'll be very glad you did!!

Was thrilled at the quality and cost of these five Henkel scissors. They from the start were a gift for my daughter and she is thrilled .. I now have put them on my birthday list ... want them for myself.

This knife was bought for me by my husband from my wish list for Christmas to replace my old Henckels that accidentally got broken (trust me it took alot!) It is much heftier than the old one and took a few uses to get used to, but this knife is GREAT and for the price, just can't be beat. I'm one to take my knife with me when I travel, as I tend to cut myself when using "foreign" (Inlaw's) knives. So this one will be now travelling with me every summer and of course is my "daily driver"!!
Love, love, love this knife!!

I work in a production kitchen and use knives of varying size everyday.

I purchased this knife so I could have ny own knife that would remain sharp and remian in good repair.

On The "maiden voyage" this knife proved to be an invaluable ally. I needed to prep some vegetables for a fruit paltter, and this knife made the job abreeze! First time I had ever made my own fruit platter, adn I received compliments from our executive chef on the quality and uniformity of the pieces in the display!!

Henckels is known for making quality knives and that quality is even evident in this less expensive line of knives. I always hesitated to spend $20-$30 on a paring knife, but no more! I have been using this knife daily for nearly two years. I have others, but always pull this one out. The size is perfect and it's easy to handle. The notch formed into the end of the handle keeps it from slipping out of your hand, especially when working in water in the sink. Occassional sharpening keeps it like new.

When someone bought me a set of *good knives* for a gift this was included. They thought, and I did as well, that this was a knife sharpener. After 8 months of use resulted in some very dull, expensive knives I asked a friend about it.

These tools are excellent for what they do but they dont sharpen, per se. As the knives are used the blades lose their *straight* edge...you cant see it with the eye but it effects cutting. These will perfect the edges between uses, and probably prolong time between sharpening a bit but they wont make a dull knife sharp.

This is a very good model. I dont have any experience with any other ones. Many appear quite similar so its hard to know at times what makes one better than the other. This handle is very comfortable to use. Solid when you are holding it in one hand, and a knife in the other.

Personally, it isnt something I find totally necessary in the kitchen but i know many do. For them this would be an excellent product

As a honing steele, this atractive product perfecly performs the task of realigning the blade. I have the 22 knife big block and it sits in that perfectly. It bottoms out in smaller blocks with the tip of the steele making fairly harsh contact with whatever material is under the block. Could chip a tile counter.

This is useful for setting up the edge on an already sharp knife, but don't expect to sharpen a completely dull knife with it.

It's good to get a pro to show you how to sharpen a knife and set an edge.

If you do it right,when the knife is properly sharpened and set, you can slice a piece of paper easily, as if with a razor. If the edge is set wrong, the paper won't cut or will saw unevenly.

So after you sharpen the knife, use this steel to get the edge set exactly right. It puts on the finishing touch and makes a real difference.

This knife is greate for deboning chicken, but its also perfect for cutting up hot dogs, chicken nuggets and other small items. I like the blade, the way it is cut and it is light weight and easy to use. Extremely sharp! Probably one of my favorite kitchen items.

This substantial tang give this knife superb balance and control. It's a champ at boning poultry especially if you want the fancy whole bird boned with skin left on technique. The curved section of the blade, where it meets the tang, is ideally suited to "frenching" the bones on fancy cuts like a crown roast or a rack of lamb. Its flexibility and ease of use easily lend it to a variety of other tasks such as the difficult carving of a leg of lamb.

Whenever you buy Henckels Pro S knives you know you are getting the very best. They have other types (Four Star, Five Star, etc.) but the the Pro S handle stands out simply due to the construction of the handle, the only one that is a harder type of poly PLUS the handles are RIVITED, giving it a toughness second to none. The Five Star knives have the same good knife edge (don't get the Four Star...the edge isn't as good and doesn't hone as well) but lack the rivited handle as the Pro S. True, the Five Star is more "ergonomic" in handle shape, so if that is what you are after, go for it. But I don't see THAT much difference...I want the rivits!

I have tried the other names and Henckles beats them all so don't try to save a few bucks.

As for this particular knife, if you can only spend the money for ONE good utility knife, go for this knife. I use it for paring as well as for all other kinds of uses except for things that require a chefs knife or cleaver...it isn't only for boning and filleting. In fact, I don't think I have ever boned with it, (I own three of them since my husband and I both cook together and we are always fighting over who is going to get this little knife, so here I go getting another one. Hopefully the fighting will stop now!

You should always invest in the Henckles honing/sharpening stone when you buy your first Henckels knife...DON'T EVER GET ANY OTHER STONE...they are totally inferior, trust me. And don't get fooled into buying any other device for honing either.

When you first receive your stone and knife, give the knife a few long strokes (both sides) on the stone to get it at top performance from the start, wipe with a clean, damp cloth, dry and you are on your way.

...Get this knife and you will NEVER look back...or purchase any other type of kitchen knife again. I would rather have one of these than ten of any other brand names.

We have looked all over for something to save those precious wines once opened. The husband is in love with the ease of use - just pop it in the bottle and a slight pressure makes a tight seal. VERY SEXY LOOKING! The price for 3 of these is a bargain. [....]

Lets face it, wine drinkers tend to be a bit on the snobby side (well, as long as they aren't NightTrain drinkers). Many wine-stoppers are just too darn plasticy for such a market. These, on the other hand, are very very nice. These are esthetically appealing as well as function. The wood is beautiful, and they have a very nice hefty feel. Makes a great gift!

These winestoppers were much more than I expected when I ordered them. First of all, the woodtops, which match the holder, look very nice on a countertop. Also, I was very pleased with the weight of each stopper. They are not light and flimsy--rather quite heavy and sit very nicely in the bottle. Also, they are not very tall so I can still stand the bottles upright if I choose to refrigerate the wine. I was so tired of trying to squeeze corks back into a partially used bottle--these stoppers are just the ticket. They look nice and work perfectly. I'm going to give a few sets for Christmas gifts!

No more struggling with hard-to-open jars or carton lids. Fits everything from milk cartons to wide-mouth salsa jars. You just put it on the lid, squeeze the handles and twist.

First time in 60 years I have found a jar opener that REALLY work, even if you have arthritus of any other hand or arm ailment.

I have arthritis and have been in a wheelchair for 17 years and I find the Hoffritz Stainless Steel Jar Opener to be a blessing. It helps with every day chores and helps me to live more independently. It is the ultimate kitchen gadget for weak or crippled hands. I suggest you buy one and enjoy!!!!

This is not so much a review as a cautionary note.

I've done a lot of research on filters and the such since my son tested positive for exposure to lead.

Both of the reviews of this filter (I have this or a similar Honeywell which is great but I am not sure which model.) Anyway, both of these reviews mention vacuuming the filter(s) to extend the useful life of the item. IF you are using a HEPA filtered vacuum, and only if you are using a HEPA filtered vacuum, should you think of this. But the cost of these filters is not so great that this makes much sense.

If you are not using a HEPA filtered vaccum, than all you are doing is sucking the stuff you don't want to breath out of the filter (which is what you bought the machine to do in the first place) and blowing it back into the air (which is what you boght the machine to prevent.)

Basically, the few bucks you save is not worth the risk.

HEPA filters were developed by the US Atomic energy commision to remove radio active particles from a contaminated environment. So they are more than sufficient for removing dust, mold spores, cockroach feces and dust mites which have been known to cause respiratory problems such as asthma.

Don't go by the light on the your Honeywell unit to tell when it's time to change the filter because the manufacturer wants you to change it as frequently as possible. When you find that the flow of air has slowed down and dust in the vicinity of the unit tends to collect more, then it's time to change the air filter. Also, vacuuming the outside of the filter may prolong the life. I vacuumed my HEPA and found that there was an increase in air flow afterwards and less dust collecting around the unit.

Before ordering a replacement HEPA filter for your Honeywell (or other brand) Air Cleaner, be sure to check the model number on the unit. This filter is for the smaller round unit (Model 10500) and for the smaller of the two upright units with handles (Model 17000). I replace my HEPA filter every year because I am very allergic to cigarette smoke, pollens, dust, molds, and other allergens and irritants. Also, this HEPA filter has pre-filters that wrap around it, so you may want to order a box of those, too. The pre-filters should be changed every 3 months, but I check them more often and vacuum off any accumulated pet hair.