© 1999-2008 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-trooper_cobb Recent reviews written by member trooper_cobb en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_446407413380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - JA Henckels "Zwilling" or "Twins" knives - are what most people think of when they think of Henckels - Two little guys - cute... Those knives, the premier knives, are made in Germany. They are the only knives that have the twin logo. All other... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446407413380 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:12:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446407413380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446397779588?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - This is the same 9" Henckels Knife Sharpening Steel that comes standard in most of their bargian cutlery sets. It is a functional steel, however not a great steel. The seemingly obvious limitations are by design, and so are forgiven. First is the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446397779588 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:39:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446397779588?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446355771012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - Everything that doesn't bleed is processed on my birch cutting station. Things that do bleed harbor bacteria, and need to be processed on some type of media that is dishwasher safe, knife friendly and sized properly for the task at hand. For small game,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446355771012 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:15:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446355771012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446351707780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - The Farberware Pro line of cutlery is of reasonable quality to serve any casual home cook very well. There are some exceptions however, and the Farberware Pro Forged Cleaver is one of them. From a quality stand-point, let me first share that I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446351707780 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:52:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446351707780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446336700036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - I have had several encounters with the Ronco Six Star Cutlery - My mother has a set (I built a new knife block for them, don't ask...); My friend, Brad, has a set - He is vision impared; Explains how he was duped into the ad-hype; My brother had a set -... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446336700036 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:43:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446336700036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446331653764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - I've used the same Fobus C21 Paddle Holster for about ten years. It has been in mud, in rain, dragged and bashed against every natural and unnatural surface known to carbon-based life forms.. and finally, after a decade, this seemingly cheap little... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446331653764 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:54:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446331653764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446331063940?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - I have some of the best and most expensive cutlery in the world, yet there are still two KitchenAid Professional Santoku knives in my home kitchen. One has been modified with a radius tip; The other is all-stock and resting in my girlfriend's second... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446331063940 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:29:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446331063940?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446326541956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - There are two reasons to own a magnetic knife rack:1. You have extra knives that don't fit in your cutlery block.2. You have specialty knives that are rarely used but need to be accessible. If one or both of these needs fits you - This... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446326541956 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:32:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446326541956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446317629060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - Wusthof has three major "duty levels" in their Classic line of knives - The standard model, am 8" Classic Chef's Knife, is the most common, and would be a "Medium Duty" or "Standard Duty" model. On the light and nimble end, they have the Cordon... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446317629060 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:46:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446317629060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446316908164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - This knife is too long to be called a paring knife and too short to be called a utility knife - It is somewhere in between. For quality and durability, there is nothing wrong with this model - you just need to have a special application for it,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446316908164 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:27:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446316908164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446307602052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - There is a reason professional chefs use professional tools. In this case, a $100.00 knife. What you look for in such a tool is not just how sharp or how long or what steel it's made from - All knives will dull, and there is always something "better" to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446307602052 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:06:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446307602052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446307012228?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - The only thing that could make this a better set would be replacing the medium-sized utility knife with a 10" serrated bread knife. That's not enough to lower any ratings however. The Professional 'S' series of knives meets every standard and expectation... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446307012228 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:46:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446307012228?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446306619012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - Wusthof is probably the most well-known cutlery brand in the US and Germany. Their paring knife is a standard 3 1/2 inches; Most common in just about any cutlery set. The handle size is perfect, however the blade size should have a 3" option. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446306619012 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:35:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446306619012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415129243268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - Motorola is known for commercial quality radios. These are not as durable but better than similar radios in the same class. After setup, they are easy to use. I'm a Ham (Amateur Radio Operator). Use of an FRS/GMRS radio is not a preferred activity,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415129243268 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:02:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415129243268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415125704324?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - This board may well replace your old hardwood board in the kitchen. It's light, durable and easy to care for. Sanitation is critical in food prep, and bamboo is bacteria resistant. Most bamboo cutting boards are of the smaller order. This one is about... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415125704324 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:32:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415125704324?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415120133764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - Bamboo is inexpensive, easy to maintain, naturally bacteria resistant and easy on knives. It's also very renewable (Important if you're a "green" minded person), with a three-year regeneration cycle. This model is not branded properly, just the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415120133764 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 11:36:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415120133764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415097523844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - Two things to look for in any knife - Sanitary handle-fit and solid construction. These full 18/10 stainless knives meet both requirements. This is an excellent choice for casual to moderatley used home kitchens. I've had two sets of these knives... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415097523844 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:41:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415097523844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415096671876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - Few people cook enough to invest in premium cutlery. Many make the mistake of buying out-right cheap knives. The Farberware Pro knife set strikes a balance between extremes for the average, low-use kitchen environment. Knives are very unforgiving... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415096671876 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:20:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415096671876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415094115972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - I've used every size, type and model of Scissors - For telecom work, wrapping paper and poultry to name a few. This model fits the paper-goods category rather perfectly. Using Fiskars is delightfully predictable. Always sharp (If not abused) and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415094115972 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 02:41:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415094115972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415088545412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - Encountering a utility knife with a bolster is always a treat. Having the entire set come with a new union, I had to take the good with the bad. This knife was in the middle-ground. Much better than what I expect from budget knives, but just enough... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415088545412 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:09:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415088545412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415086186116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - A paring knife is used as much, if not more than a chef knife in many kitchens. It is basically a small utility knife, and must endure heavy use and a variety of cutting tasks. The edge on this knife was on average- dull, in comparison to similar quality... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415086186116 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:49:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415086186116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415085334148?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author trooper_cobb - This is not an investment knife my any means. However in a cost vs. quality comparison, this knife would reasonably equip a light-use home kitchen. Being more critical of machine fit and finish than steel type - I was pleased with the handle-to-tang... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415085334148 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:37:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415085334148?linkin_id=8003929