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Knives scare the hell out of me. Sharpening knives is pretty much out of the question. I’m no Chao San Poi. But this fully-enclosed knife sharpener seems to be the key to precise cuts for those who only like to be near the blunt side of the blade.
Some words from the designer, Adam Clark: “Eliminates the skill and safety concerns surrounding traditional knife sharpening equipment. The Sliding sharpening mechanism broadens the products capacity to function with particularly dull knives. The mechanism is enclosed within the case and automatically adjusts to match the curvature of various blades.”
Take the sharpener, place the blade inside, click shut, sharpen, click open, done! The sharpener clicks apart for easy cleaning. It fits most knives. I can slice my enemy* in half with ease! *My enemy is Peanut Butter + Jelly Sandwich, whom I then consume!
According to Adam Clark, this sharpener will be available for purchase early 2009 through the design’s sponsor, Salter Housewares.
Designer: Adam Clark
MIU France red mandoline v-slicer, item # 90717. A classic design that has been around for many years. The V-Slicer’s performance has been proven. The super sharp stainless-steel V-blade quickly slices your fruits and vegetables with ease. Comes with 2-Julienne inserts, 3-Height inserts, insert storage unit, and matching safety holder. Storage cady sits flat or upright. Measures: 15" L x 6" W x 5" H.
Features
- Interchangeable plates for different cuts.
- Made of sturdy composite plastic and stainless steel blades.
- Uniformly slices and juliennes vegetables and fruits thick or thin.
- Safety holder grips food, blade inserts locks in.
- Caddy stores all parts upright or flat.
Lid Ease (TM) opens big to small lids in seconds with a no-slip grip. No more straining or struggling! Instructions included. Fits lids from 9/10" to 3 9/10". Measures 9" long.
Features
- Great for arthritis or carpal tunnel sufferers
- Easy for all ages
- Non-slip, super-grip
- Opens bottle tops too!
- Works on tough-to-open jars
For baking or recipes that require more exact quantities of ingredients, this measuring spoon set ensures uniform measurements. The set includes individual spoons in standard sizes of 1/4, 1/2, and 1 teaspoon and 1/2 and 1 tablespoon. Each spoon is also labeled in metric measurements. Made of durable plastic, the spoons can measure dry ingredients, such as baking powder or cinnamon, or wet ingredients, such as vanilla extract or soy sauce. The spoons are also heat-safe so they can be washed in the dishwasher or used to measure boiling water or hot sauces. A hook threads through eyes at the end of each spoon to keep the set together and to hang them from a toolbar. This Cuisinart kitchen tool set is covered by a five-year limited warranty.
Features
- Includes 1/4, 1/2, and 1 teaspoon, and 1/2 and 1 tablespoon measurements
- Each spoon features standard and metric measurements
- Durable heat-safe plastic measures wet, dry, heated ingredients
- Includes hook for hanging and keeping spoons together
- Dishwasher-safe; 5-year limited warranty
The professional Messermeister Swivel Peeler is one of the most popular kitchen tools on the market. It rotates slightly as it moves to follow the contours of the food and remove a thin layer of skin. The extremely sharp, serrated stainless steel blade easily peels potatoes, carrots, ripe tomatoes, juicy peaches, slippery bell peppers, or tough-skinned mangos, and also shaves zest of lemons, limes, and oranges. The oversize Santoprene molded handle is cushy and comfortable, and won’t slip out of wet hands, and the pointed end has an easy-to-use blemish remover. This is the original. Don’t accept copies when you can have the best!
Features
- Material: Santoprene/Stainless Steel
- Length: 7.125-in.
- Width: 1.375-in.
- Height: 1.25-in.
- Cleaning and Care: Dishwasher
B+RNER of Germany manufactures the finest quality vegetable slicers on the market today and are leading edge in design and technology. Their unique products help add creativity to any gourmet meal.Use the Wave Waffle Slicer to add interest to your favorit.
Features
- Perfect for wavy or waffle cuts
- German-made stainless blades that cut in both directions
- Select your desired thickness or use without insert for an extra thick cut
- Features finger grips and non-skid feet
- Gift boxed
The Electrolux concept by Chris Fox is an adaptable cooking grill(s) designed to function as the centerpiece at your next dinner party. Modular plates can connect to form patterns and provide an interactive dining experience by encouraging guests to cook for themselves. Each has its own heating coil powered from a single cord by daisy-chaining them together.
Clean up is a cinch. Just remove the ceramic surfaces and rinse. They also store up nicely in an included cradle.
Designer: Chris fox
The new way to chop food in a bowl! Simple, safe and easy-to-use, the Toss & Chop is a unique tool designed to quickly chop salads, vegetables, fruits and much more, right in the bowl. The Toss & Chop is made of high-quality, heat-treated stainless steel with micro-serrated edges that will never require sharpening. The Toss & Chop is patented.
Features
- Color: Silver/Black
- Size: N/A
- Innovative hand operated cutlery tool.
- Quickly chop vegetables directly in a bowl.
- Micro-serrated, stainless steel blades never need sharpening.
The Zyliss Susi 2 Garlic Press is a reinvention of the old classic. Updated with a contemporary ergonomic styling, the generously sized bowl accomodates even large garlic cloves. Plus the integrated plunger peels as it presses with integrated nodules that help speed up cleaning. Use the Susi 2 to maximize extraction of garlic bits and juice, leaving only the papery skin behind. A generous-sized bowl accommodates even fat garlic cloves.
Features
- Sleek design stores easily in kitchen drawer
- Custom nodules on plunger get the full flavor from every clove
- Generous-sized bowl accommodates even fat garlic cloves
- No peeling necessary, place garlic clove, peelings and all, in bowl and squeeze
- Dishwasher safe
It kind of looks like a laptop if you ask me, but the V-Line toaster concept from designer Thibault Masclet is actually a toaster and an induction cooker all-in-one. It incorporates glass like other toaster concepts, but the induction cooker on the flipside is a new one on me. To be honest, I would prefer a griddle, but if you have something in a pot that needs heating or you simply want to keep your toast warm—it could come in quite handy. Whether it will ever become a real world product remains to be seen.