Knife Reviews

Make a striking statement with the exquisite spreader knife from OXO Good Grips that can add a special touch to any table.  The OXO Good Grips Spreader Knife (product code: 23181) is perfect for spreading foods such as jam, cream cheese, butter or mayonnaise onto your bread for quick sandwich making. And besides, we all love butter and cheese. Don’t we? Therefore, a spreader can get much use in any home. So, onto the review of an exciting Spreader Knife from OXO that you can use to overcome your cooking frustrations.

Spreader knife:

The OXO Good Grips Spreader Knife is simple yet is an excellent companion to all your favourite toppings. The spreader knife measures close to 9” long. The spreader has a rounded edge, but it is also durable and sharp. There is also a bit of serration that is pretty handy for biting through food stuffs like cheese without tearing in one action. Even bananas, sandwiches and bagel can be cut in half with the ridged edge. The broad, curved blade offers a fairly big spreading surface area for butter, cream cheese, jellies and jams with just two movements to effectively cover the entire bread slice. We found the blade sturdy enough and this will give you the much needed leverage for cutting through harder things like a block of cheddar. Interestingly, you can also get fine curls of butter rather than little chunks. Not only will you get spreadable butter, but a clean, nice surface area that the knife leaves compared to using a normal butter knife which tends to jab into the butter as you cannot get the flat edge to it.

Stainless steel blade:

The hand-finished stainless steel blade is strong and durable. The black handle is quite soft and slip proof, be it dry or wet and is completely dishwasher safe, even with the rubber handle. There are grooves of rubber nearly an inch long between the handle and the steel. The handles are built with the same material dishwasher gaskets are made of. Ergonomically designed, the handle fits comfortably in your hand and offers a great grip. We found it to be pressure absorbing and the handle also puts less amount of tension on your hands making it easier to handle. The handle comes with a hole in it for storage/ hanging. Though the knife is dishwasher proof, it is recommended you hand wash it with warm, soapy water and dry immediately after wash.

Dimension:

The OXO knife measures 9″ x 1″ x 1″ and weighs in at 2 oz.

Satisfaction guarantee:

The knife comes with a satisfaction guarantee and if you are not satisfied with the product, you can either get a replacement or a product refund.

Overall:

The spreader is great to get clumps of jelly out of your jar and has a similar effect on marmalade. A lot of times, a butter knife can go right through the bread, but not this one for sure. You will be thrilled to have this item and yes, it gets quite a bit of use. And as promised, this knife has not shown any rust spots after prolonged contact with water.

OXO Good Grips Spreader Knife – Product Specification Details

We have not reviewed any garden tool in particular in our website, but this review on a popular Asparagus Knife is for sure a good starter to traditional garden tools. The Traditional British Asparagus Knife from Joseph Bentley will encourage a greener lifestyle. The Joseph Bentley gamut of traditional garden tools derives its inspiration from the look, feel and quality of the tools first manufactured and supplied by Bentley’s over a century ago. The good thing is that all their products made in Sheffield are thoroughly tested according to fixed European standards and are manufactured to meet these criteria.

Perfect for cutting Asparagus:

Asparagus cutting knives are practically impossible to find nowadays, but they make life so much easier. Asparagus is a spring vegetable used both for eating as well as medicinal purposes. The Joseph Bentley Traditional British Asparagus Knife is a perfect knife for asparagus planting and growing. This knife is more than handy for planting asparagus, vegetable harvesting and can also be used when finding wild asparagus. So when it comes to growing asparagus and planting, it is best to make use of specialised asparagus harvesting equipment like the quality Joseph Bentley asparagus knife.  However the best part of it is that it can be used as an agricultural saw designed to cut below the level of the soil.

Serrated stainless steel ‘sickle’ blade:

The knife comes with a serrated, carbon steel ‘sickle’ blade, typically a curved one for harvesting Asparagus and cutting through rhizomes like spreading Bamboo. The inside of the curve is quite sharp, so that you can draw or swing the knife blade which is 45 cm in length against the base of the crop, holding it in the curve and slicing it all at the same time. The blade of the knife is slightly cranked to one side.  This makes it a lot easier to keep it closer to the ground.

Wooden Handle:

This Joseph Bentley Traditional British Asparagus Knife comes with a nicely designed, comfortable wooden, solid ash handle that fits neatly into your palm, making light work of the task. The handle is pretty sturdy, perfectly balanced and surprisingly lightweight.

Accessories:

The knife also features a hanging and carry strap, so that you can store the knife safely out of children’s reach. The pack is supplied as one carbon steel asparagus knife.

Manufacturer warranty:

The knife is covered under a generous manufacturer warranty of 25 years.

Verdict:

Based on proven design classics, the design is a perfect cross over between garden and agriculture. The hardened teeth of the blade ensures long lived, fast and consistent performance ideal for reaping and regular cutting of silica rich stems of cereal crops. The best claim however is that it can facilitate agriculture and make gardening so much easier and enjoyable than before.

Joseph Bentley Traditional British Asparagus Knife – Product Specifications

Rolson Tools Folding Lock Back Garden Pruning Knife (82113)

Pruning as we all know is an essential and difficult garden task regardless of the size of the garden and having the right type of pruning tools and equipment around is needed to get the job done. The Rolson 82113 pruning knife is a professional, high quality grade knife, especially suitable for pruning delicate trees including peaches and thinning out fruit branches. Rolson based at Ruscombe has a wide range of general hand tools, air tools, engineering/automotive, building tools, house hold & hobby tools, power tools and garden products, all manufactured to meet global quality international standards. The following review is on a practical Pruning knife from the house of Rolson Tools and let’s see how it could make gardening easier with its comfort grip.

Folding lock back:

The Rolson Tools Folding Lock Back Garden Pruning Knife is something that every gardener should have and is a really well made and handy garden knife. Starting with its design aspects, this pruning knife comes with a precision folding lock back that you can deploy quickly and easily with one hand which makes it highly useful for pruning garden plants.

Hawkbill-type blade:

The curved blade easily locks out without any problem. The knife feels pretty solid and the Hawkbill-type blade looks quite thick and razor sharp. The Hawkbill blades are good at downward pulling cuts. The body is crafted of real shaped wood and the metal is brushed steel offering a quiet, professional look and feel. The 70mm long blade may require re-sharpening after a while if supposing you need it for doing something special. With real treated natural wood handle and the bolster definitely polished silver, the weight and balance of the knife is just right and the quality second to none. There is also a small loop for hanging up and this accounts for easy storage.

Wood finish knife:

The wood finish is quite attractive, though a bright red finish would make it a lot easier to find if you leave it in the garden. The well finished hard wood handle (with the brand name engraved on it) makes it easy to hold and use while pruning plants in the garden.

Manufacturer Warranty:

The Rolson Tools Garden Pruning Knife is covered under a 12 month warranty from the original date of purchase.

Overall:

If you are looking for a really sharp gardening knife that would sit perfectly in your hand, then you cannot go wrong with this one. This is just that kind of tool that will be around in your garden tool box or drawer for years and not one of the cheap B&Q tools that would fall into pieces in a matter of months. Though it certainly is a welcome addition to the garden implements, we are a bit worried that if the knife falls into the wrong hands, it may prove to be a real lethal weapon. A word of caution before we conclude: Be careful when you open the packaging as the knife is very sharp and extremely pointed and keep it away from the reach of children at home.

Rolson Tools 82113 Folding Knife – Technical Specification Table

Global Kitchen knives need no great introduction, but it must be said that they are made using some of the best materials available and modern manufacturing techniques making its wide range of knives truly new and revolutionary that widely appeals to the professional and amateur chefs alike. The following review on the Global G-9 Series 22cm Bread Knife will take you through one of the most comfortable and easy to handle serrated edge bread knives which could meet your most demanding requirements.

Serrated edge blade knife:

Any professional chef or homemaker who dabbles in culinary arts will tell you how difficult it is to cut through bread because a bread loaf generally has a hard crust exterior and a spongy interior. Any sort of pressure on the crust will result in slices that are often misshapen and squashed. Count on the G-9  Bread Knife 22cm length from Global that comes with a serrated edge giving you a head start and with the minimum of pressure. The knife’s serrated edge is more suitable for slicing effortlessly through the soft centre without tearing apart the bread.

Blade material:

The blade of the Global G-9 bread knife is 22 cm long, sufficient enough to slice through hard and soft bread effortlessly.  Moreover, the blade of the knife is straight and tough, so each cut of a loaf, bagel and baguette is exactly the thickness that you would expect from a bread knife. The Global bread knife is made from high grade Cromova 18 Stainless steel that has been ice tempered and hardened to Rockwell rating of RC 56 – RC 58. This obviously is done to hold the razor sharp edge of the blade longer and for the knife to resist stains, rust and corrosion. The blade of the knife contains a high level of carbon that guarantees long lasting cutting edge.

Handle:

The handle of the G-9 Bread knife is designed in such a way that it provides a superb grip with loads of comfort. You can see that extra dimples have been put on the bread knife. This is to make sure you have complete control when cutting through the bread because the dimples can create both a thinner blade as well as little air pockets in between the blade and the food.

Hygienic:

The knife has a smooth, flowing design and ensures that there are no food and dirt traps offering a great level of safety and hygiene, so cleaning the knife is really a breeze.

Use & Care:

Resist the urge to apply too much of pressure when starting off with the knife and just let it do the job with a smooth, gentle sawing motion. Thus what you will get is well sliced bread and non-squashed remainder of the bread loaf. Also make sure you do not allow food to dry to the blade. Because the blade is serrated, it must not be sharpened. Do not touch the knife blade as it is extremely sharp and also it does not come in a protective sheath.

Lifetime Warranty:

Global Knives provide lifetime warranty for the product against manufacturing breakages and defects.

Overall:

Despite the good cutting nature of the knife, it is not recommended for putting through a dishwasher. Just do a quick wipe using a soapy washing up sponge and then dry immediately on a towel or cloth before you put it back in the rack. Now, if you are ready to hand wash and dry the knife every time you use it, then it is a bit of luxury in a family kitchen and obviously not a chore. Secondly, there is a tendency of the knife joints to corrode, perhaps due to the use of harsh dishwasher powders that may cause the brittleness.  A few users have complained that it lacks a sense of rigidity and weight unlike other Global knives. Right, let’s give it a quick test of cutting a Swede in half, and if it does well (at least we believe so) then, there is no question of its value.  We understand it’s a bit expensive compared to other knives, but that is because you have one of the most technically advanced performance knife in your hand!

Global G-9 Series 22cm Bread Knife – Product Specifications

Mora of Sweden comes with the heritage of over 100 years of experience of knife making in close collaboration with the professional users.  Let us explore the Filleting type namely the Mora Knife Fishing Comfort in detail.

Ergonomic design:

Having a filleting knife or two in your kitchen is always a great idea. Besides used for filleting fish, it can be utilized for several other applications as well. The Mora Fishing Comfort Filleting Knife is made of a blade stamped from cold-rolled stainless steel from Sandvik with hardness of 56 RC.  Therefore, it is extremely tough and durable and not to mention the knife is very comfortable and handy.  With an ergonomic design, the sharp knife has a patterned high-friction grip handle. The synthetic material makes a better choice over metal or wood as it can withstand extreme temperatures and offer better friction for grip.

Blade lengths:

The blade length of the Mora Fillet Knife is of short and long type. While the shorter form (code: 893) has a blade length of 103 mm, the longer type (code: 896) has a blade length of 155 mm. Both the long all-around knife of blade length (code: 856T) and short cleaning knife (898T) feature a serrated back for scaling. The length and flexibility of the fillet knife help you get excellent results.

Cutting:

The Mora filleting knife is thin, which means the knife can easily get into places that would be difficult for a regular kitchen knife. You can also easily move the knife through the flesh and separate it from the bone and the skin. It requires much less effort when cutting and the chances of getting some usable sections are also higher in the process. The much thinner and evenly sliced sections can be used for battering, grilling, baking or frying.

Plastic sheath:

The knife comes with a plastic sheath that protects you from the sharp blade and the knife stays snugly in place when you push it all the way in. The good thing is that you have to push the knife with your thumb so as to take it out of the sheath.

Other features:

The Mora Fishing Comfort knife should be used only if you are aged 18 and over. Washing with hot soapy water is what all you have to do to have the knife ready for use again and again. You can sharpen the fillet knife with most types of sharpening tools. So, the knife requires no extra care on your part to keep it in top working condition.

Summary:

We have used the knife for shaving away thin sections of roast beef for broiling, baking or pan frying and had no problems with it. As one user pointed out that it also does the job of cutting thin strips of steak and chicken for a variety of dishes to nicety. Finally, as we said it is perfect for what you require in cutting up bait and for this you cannot fault it.

Mora Fishing Comfort Filleting Knife – Technical Specification Table