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Silverline has been a leading manufacturer and distributor of hand and power tools for over 30 years. A recognised and trusted brand throughout Europe and the UK, Silverline provides a comprehensive and meticulously selected range of latest DIY products using state-of-the-art technology. The Silverline Lawn Edging Knife is an innovative product used for edging along a driveway or terrace. This Lawn Edging knife can add a finishing touch to any lawn where it meets borders, patios and paths and cuts neatly leaving a perfect edge every time.

Epoxy coated hammered finish:

The lawn edger has a protective epoxy coated hammered finish that accounts for lasting durability and is weather proof. Besides, this material provides improved resistance to rust, humidity, scratches and alkalines in the soil and results in a smooth finish.

Tough tubular steel handle:

This 349762 Lawn edging knife has a strong tubular steel handle that provides you with a smooth, extra grip. The “T” shaped Edging knife will fit your hand quite perfectly and makes for a good shape. Use this edging knife to line it up near your marked line and then hold it vertically. Now, put your boot on the top of the blade, push it down and withdraw it vertically.

Half moon shaped blade:

The half moon shaped blade of the edging knife will influence a great sense of balance and comfort. The knife has a turn-over on the top straight edge to provide room for your boot resulting in an improved foot pressure. The overall length of this Lawn Edging Knife is 1000mm. The manufacturer offers a warranty of 1 year for this product.

Conclusion:

One of the downsides with this knife is perhaps the height which would be slightly high for the short gardener. Even the lushest lawn may look messy until you edge it and this knife will sure add a nice, clean and neat finishing edge to your lawn.

Silverline 349762 Lawn Edging Knife – Product Specification Details

IRWIN Tools started way back in 1885, manufactures and supplies specialised grade hand tools and superior power tool accessories globally for trade professionals to increase their productivity on the job. Its brand portfolio comprises user-preferred category leaders include IRWIN, Marathon, Vise-Grip, Speedbor, Quick-Grip, Unibit, Strait-Line and Hanson.

Retractable Utility Knife:

The Irwin Pro-Touch Retractable Knife is a practical, durable utility knife that you can use for a wide range of applications. Having used Retractable Knife for the first time, we found that the knife is quite comfortable to hold and use confidently. This 10504236  Pro-Touch retractable blade knife helps you to quickly adjust the cutting depth of the blade and enables the blades to be retracted fully into the handle when the knife is not in use. This increases the safety level of the user. A magnet serves to hold the working blade in place.

Patented quick change blade design:

Blade changing can be a bit tricky, but not with this one as the patented quick change blade mechanism that this knife comes with helps you to quickly change the blade in just a few seconds with all the internal parts remaining captive. Besides, it also facilitates blade reversal. The result, it will save your time without your having to open the knife. After you change the blade easily, you can tighten the blade with one hand and open it even while climbing up a ladder. This construction also helps you control the stiffness of the slide. However, blade changing requires some practice before you get used to and is much quicker the fifth time than your first attempt.

Three-position slide:

The tool is light and sturdy as it has a solid Aluminium Body with a great feel. This construction also increases the durability of the knife. A smooth, three-position slide helps you to use various blade lengths and enhances the durability of the knife for frequent use. You can move the knob to make fine adjustments and hold on the slide design. Keep the knob as tight as possible, if you are putting a lot of force on something. If you have to take the knife in and out of your belt continuously, then try keeping it loose.

Easy tool-free entry push button:

This Irwin 10504236 Pro-Touch knife is quite light-weight and sturdy and has an easy tool-free entry push button that helps you open the knife and offers access to replacement blades. Most of us would like the blade come out easily, but there are some who like the blade to pop out with a bit of effort, so you can work either way with this knife. There is no need for you to open the Internal blade storage that can hold up to 5 spare blades and the blade is held safe from blunting by a handy clip. This blade storage feature also accounts for less refill time.

Soft-grip ergonomic handle:

Ergonomically, this Retractable Knife has a good feel and the soft-grip, ergonomic handle design of the knife closest to the blade makes for a comparatively tight grip. This part of the tool minimizes the chances of the blade slipping through your fingers, courtesy its non-slip surface provided for increased safety and comfort when in use. The knife handle is curved at an angle of 19 degree to increase cutting power while minimizing strain and hand fatigue at the same time.

6 Blue Bi-Metal Utility Blades:

This knife comes with 6 Blue Bi-Metal Utility Blades. These blades remain sharp three times longer than normal blades. The advantage of a Bi-metal utility blade is that the hardened edge of the blade remains sharp longer than a typical carbon blade and a spring steel body (body of the blade) enables the blade to flex without breaking which is quite common among carbon body blades.  This knife has an authentic manufacturer logo engraved on the surface of the handle and the blades.

Warranty:

This Retractable Knife is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing and material defect for the life of the tool under regular wear and tear, except for the damage caused during mishandling or alteration.

Safety features:

Do not leave the Retractable knife unattended with the blade exposed. Make use of gloves because ‘safety is first’. Go for only good quality blades, and do not forget to retract the blade before you try to change it. Ensure the blades are seated properly in the knife so as to avoid slippage. Use safety glasses while using this knife, in case the blades snap off unexpectedly.
Make sure your body and clothing are not in line with the path of the box cutter with each cut. Sharp blades increases safety levels for dull blades require more effort to make cuts and may lead to slippage, though this knife features a soft, non-slip surface. Always pull the knife towards you when cutting and make several passes while cutting thicker objects.

Conclusion:

There are a number of users who appreciate the safety features of the blade including the safe and secure method of changing blades and the internal storage mechanism of this Retractable Knife, just because they do not like handling the blades manually. If you are really concerned about safety, then this knife is for you and will for sure find a place in your tool belt.

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IRWIN Pro-Touch Retractable Knife – Technical Specification Table

ROSLE, based in Marktoberdorf, Germany dates back to the year 1888 and ever since, their design and construction of kitchen and bar tools and equipments are characterized by high performance, reflecting not just aesthetic brilliance but also durability and competence. ROSLE’s growing range of knives and knife sets are carved for strenuous cutting and slicing including the Pineapple Cutter, Tomato Cutter, Tomato/Mozzarella Slicer, etc.

Sharp scalloped blade:

The ROSLE Serving Knife has never failed to impress professional cooks and chefs globally. This serving knife has a long sharp carving so that you can carve food items like salami or crispy turkey roasts in the form of clean slices without shredding. You can also use this knife for carving chicken, roast, leg of lamb, duck, and brisket as the super-sharp blade with waves along the edge, generally known as ‘scalloped edge’ helps you slice thickly or thinly and quite smoothly when you are cutting cooked meals.

Long stainless steel blade:

It is recommended that any knife that is meant for carving roast should have a blade length more than 8 in or 10 inch. Therefore, this knife can prove pretty useful for carving roast and slicing larger pieces as the overall length of the stainless steel blade is 11.8 in or 30 cm. This knife made of 18/10 stainless steel does not react with acidic foods protecting against corrosion and accounts for a durable finish and permanent shine. Besides, it is hygienic, neutral to taste, easy to clean and maintain, environment friendly and visually attractive. The long stainless steel blade helps you effortlessly slice through large joints of meat.

Knife Handle:

The handle looks pretty plain and sleek with a fairly simple design and is 10cm or 3.9 in long with a classic ROSLE logo embellished on the handle. There is a small hanging ring which you might need as this 11.8 steel blade would stick out of most knife blocks.

Warranty:

The manufacturer guarantees a warranty of 5 years from the date of purchase.

Use & Care:

Allow the roast to stand for about 15 to 20 minutes prior to carving with this knife, for the roast would turn firmer and you will feel a lot more easier to carve. To achieve uniform slices, try holding the knife at the same angle for each cut. The more tender the roast, the thicker the slices will be when you carve them.

Conclusion:

This serving knife from an award wining brand makes it easy to slice through meat and serve whole pieces. Not to mention that they are also safe for everyday cleaning in your dishwasher.

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ROSLE Serving Knife long – Technical Specification Table

Mora of Sweden with 100 over years of manufacturing experience entered the market in 2005. Knives manufactured by Mora of Sweden have found a place in a wide range of applications, be it manufacturing industry, construction site, slaughterhouses or just when you relax by fishing, hunting or enjoying the outdoors.

Thin tapered blade:

Woodcarving can be as simple as anything with the Mora Erik Frost 120 Wood Carving Knife as it allows you to do an incredible amount of work on many varieties of woods be it Basswood, Tupelo, Mahogany, Walnut or Chestnut. This knife also popularly known as The Mora Woodcarving Knife 120 and features a thin, tapered blade and has a pointed tip that is made out of laminated steel. This carving knife has the flat Scandinavian grind that goes neatly to the edge and remember that it is quite sharp when they come from the factory. You will also find that this style of grind is pretty simple to sharpen without any jigs or gadgets.

Large Oiled birch wood handle:

This Erik Frost 120 wood carving knife comes with a larger oiled birch wood handle that offers exceptional control and grip while carving particularly if you have sweaty hands. It has a relatively smaller blade than an ordinary pocket knife. The larger handle helps you to have a firmer grip and shorter blade helps to enhance the power or force, the hand can provide to the wood as carving generally is taking off small quantity of detailed wood rather than minimizing the size of the wood in by larger pieces. The length of the blade is ideal for controlled carving. We found the design of the handle makes it easy to carve kuksa cups and spoons besides the Mora 164 crook knife. The thickness of the handle ensures that you are quite comfortable to work with for longer periods without causing cramps in your hands.

Core of blade made of high carbon steel:

With an ergonomic design, the core of the blade is made of high carbon steel surrounded by a layer of softer alloyed steel. Excellent hardness is achieved through the hardening process. The result is that you get a knife blade that provides greater toughness, higher cutting edge retention for maximum sharpness and extended life. The overall length of the knife is 168mm and the length of the blade is 58mm.

Laminated blades:

The edges have held quite well. The laminated blades are more tolerant of flexing at the cost of having a solid enough back to strike flint. We tried the laminated blades of this carving knife with a baton on a dry wood and the result – there was no chipping of the edge yet. The construction offers resistance to rust while maintaining sharpness.

Thermoplastic sheath:

This knife comes along with a thermoplastic sheath having a belt loop slot that is intended for very thin belts. Now, this is quite traditional in Scandinavia. It is also quite easy for you to open up the belt loop. Thermoplastic sheath suggests that it could get soft when warmed. Try warming the belt hanger by inserting a piece of wood or a ruler; it will keep the new shape after it cools down.

Drawback:

The knife tends to come out of the sheath if you do not sufficiently push it well down into the sheath.

Use & Care:

This carving knife does not come with a guard like most kitchen knives. This helps you to produce cuts you cannot do otherwise. Get used to it and this may not seem to be a problem at all. There are customers who have been using the knife for about 5 decades without any problems of cutting themselves because it does not have a guard. But be careful though as the blades are really sharp. While you are carving your own kuksa cups, ensure you do not poke the point of the blade by accident through the bottom of the cup and damage it.

Sharpening of the blade edges is certainly not a big deal as you can quickly work on the edges of the knife using any diamond, ceramic sharpener or carbide. At the same time you can also make use of a natural stone to sharpen the knife or just go for a suitable knife sharpener.

Conclusion:

The short and highly sharp blade makes the knife perfect for its intended use of wood carving. While the comfortable birch handle is simple enough to use, plastic sheath having the belt loop eases carving thereby making it suitable for shop use or as an ideal belt knife.

Erik Frost 120 Wood Carving Knife – Technical Specification Table

WellBake with well over 10 years of existence is one of the UK’s leading silicone bakeware specialists.  WellBake is endorsed by some of the leading global brands and all its products are guaranteed of use in gas, electric oven, Aga and microwave oven. All its products are freezer safe and completely dishwasher proof. The WellBake Silicone Utensils 10″ Palette / Icing FlexiKnife could prove to be one of the most useful knives in your kitchen.

Manufactured from utra-hygenic, high temperature resistant Silicone:

This Palette Knife is manufactured from utra-hygenic, high temperature resistant (325°c+) Silicone. This silicone palette knife is highly flexible and hygenic and is sure to brighten your kitchen. It is completely safe for use on non-sticky surfaces as it is fully stain resistant, as well as heat resistant. This Icing FlexiKnife feels good in your hand as it comes with a natural knife shape. It is also non-aggressive to cake boards and produces minimal drag to pastes.

Scratch & Heat Resistant Knife:

The knife will not damage or scratch any cookware surface. This handy little knife could also handle hot frying, basting, stirring woks, baking, blending and icing. On testing, we found that it is quite sufficiently sturdy to withstand the heat while frying. Sometimes, removing the omelette from the pan can be an uphill cooking chore, but the knife is sufficiently flexible to achieve this quite easily. Suitable for silicone cookware, it does not tend to scratch the metal pans. You can also make use of it to remove excess sugarpaste from around the board. It could also come in quite handy while you are cutting Marzipan, flowerpaste, sugarpaste, modelling-paste, etc either before or after rolling out and is ideal for pastries too.

Other features:

An ergonomically designed soft silicone handle offers a comfortable, slip resistant grip and is completely waterproof. Designed for domestic use, we found that the flexible silicone blade is perfect for blending, icing and removing it from bowls or icing containers as it is both stain resistant as well as odour resistant.

Use & Care:

This knife is dishwasher safe and freezer proof and is safe for supervised use with kids. The manufacturer guarantees lifetime warranty for this knife.

Dimensions:

The total length of the knife is 26cm or 10 inches with the length of the Blade 14cm and 5cm wide.

Conclusion:

With a multitude of applications in comparison with a standard utility knife, this Icing FlexiKnife is something you will not want to be without. Though it is a bit expensive, you could also get children interested in sugarcraft early in their life using this knife!

WellBake Silicone Icing FlexiKnife – Technical Specification Table