knives

J.A. Henckels' Damascus Knives For Williams-Sonoma

by Michael B. Dougherty (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

Creating true statement pieces, which will also serve you very well in the kitchen, J.A. Henckels has just released a line of Damascus steel knives, under its Zwilling brand, available exclusively at Williams-Sonoma.

The high-end of a new three-tiered collection, which includes Zwilling Pure and Zwilling Cronidur (made from the same steel NASA uses for Space Shuttle ball bearings), Zwilling Damascus is 160 layers of razor-sharp beauty. Designed by architect Matteo Thun, and hand-forged by a top German blacksmith, each knife receives an acid bath after its creation to reveal the undulating patterns distinctive of Damascus steel. The blade is then mounted to a handle of untreated, oiled grenadill wood. Perfectly balanced, the thumb instantly gravitates towards the generous bolster, which provides an unusual amount of comfort and precise control. At 61 on the Rockwell scale, the knife is incredibly hard (meaning edge retention is excellent) but the blade also possesses the proper amount of limber flexibility.

Currently offering a chef's, bread, pairing and Santoku knife, the line is the first German-made Damascus steel on the market. And since each blade's pattern is unique, the Zwilling Damascus isn't just the one you'll want to reach for, it's the one you'll want everyone to see you reaching for.

Tags: cooking, DamascusSteel, germany, J. A. Henckels, knives, williams-sonoma

Nesmuk Diamond-Studded Kitchen Knife

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

This is what happens when a jeweler and a blade-smith come together: a beautiful (if totally impractical) diamond-studded kitchen knife. Quintin Nel and Hoffmann/Pieper are the experts behind this creation, which is part of an exclusive group of handmade knives called "Nesmuk" that are said to be the sharpest and most expensive knives in the world. Each features a sterling silver handle, a carbon steel blade, and 8 diamond accents. It all comes nestled neatly in a piano box along with a coordinating diamond ring for €31,000 (a ring and a knife seems like a strange combo but who am I to judge).

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The High-Tech Swiss Army Presentation Pro

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

It's a Swiss Army knife for those who are more than a little serious about their Swiss Army knives, and want a high tech edge to their gadgets. The Swiss Army Presentation Pro has all the expected features like key chain, scissors, file, and knife (or course), plus it also comes with some gear essential to today's professional presentations, like a computer-friendly Bluetooth remote, a laser pointer, and a 32GB USB drive with fingerprint authentication. All with the compact design and durability you'd expect from Swiss Army. Very James Bond. $300+

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Tags: gadgets, knife, knives, swiss army knife, SwissArmyKnife, victorinox

Artisan Cheese Knife Set

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Dining

This cheese set represents the vision of one cheese guru, Alberto Marcomini, an Italian known as one of the world's top cheese experts. The set of cheese knives includes a hard cheese knife, fork tipped service knife, large semi-hard cheese knife and a soft cheese knife in one side of a large box. The other side holds a small semi-hard cheese knife, marbled and soft cheese knife, cheese spreading spatula, Parmesan knife, two-handled Coltella knife and a serving fork. The entire comes in a pine presentation box with leather straps and the box lid serves as a cutting board and presentation tray. The ultimate set for making a professional display of fine cheeses. It sells for $2,000.

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Tags: cheese, decor, entertaining, knives

Shun U2 Utility Knife

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Dining

One knife does it all. The latest knife from Shun, the U2 Utility knife is an all-purpose knife with a combination straight/scalloped blade that can handle soft surfaces like tomatoes as well as harder tasks like bread slicing. The knife also has a blunt tip that can be used as a spreader, making sandwich making a one knife task. It has a VG-10 steel blade clad with 16 layers of stainless steel and a black PakkaWood® handle with ergonomic D shape. The knife sells for $99.95.

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Tags: chef's knife, cooking, knife, knives, shun

Unique Cutlery by Zaha Hadid

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

I, for one, am a fan of understated design elements -- the things that don't jump out, but get admired more by chance by people who notice details. And as far as I'm concerned this cutlery set designed by architect Zaha Hadid, with the fluid and unique design, is one of those items. Artistic yet surprisingly simple and functional, the two spoons are my favorites. They seem fun to use but in a sophisticated way -- reminding me of grown-up versions of the silly-straw, but without the cheap plastic and obnoxious colors.

The $250 set should be available starting this month, but with a very limited U.S. distribution.

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Tags: architect, cutlery, design, designed, designer, fork, forks, hadid, knife, knives, silver, silverware, spoon, spoons, zaha

Saladini Cigar Cutter

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cigars

This cigar cutter from Italian company, Saladini cutlery is probably overkill but I love the positively lethal look of this device. One imagines that in a ganger movie it could be used to great effect. The cigar cutter is made in Tuscany and has an olive wood base and two different sizes for cutting (I don't think I've ever seen a cigar as large as that second hole though). It sells for $189 with an olive wood handle or $185 with a horn wood handle. The company also makes a variety of interesting ktichen knives including a charming mezzaluna with a rooster shape.

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Ribbon Project Cutlery

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

These unique pieces are a new set of cutlery that are more about aesthetic than utility. The LA division of Apartment Therapy brings out attention to these pieces from the Ribbon Project. They are stainless steel, made by Makoto Yamaguchi and sell for around $15 each. I'd love to see video of someone trying to eat with these but they sure are pretty.

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Tags: cutlery, decor, design, fashion, forks, knives, ribbon project, RibbonProject, silverware

Boulud Knife Set

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Personally I'm hooked on my Wusthof-Trident knives for the kitchen but this handsome set is worth a look. The knife set was created by French chef Daniel Boulud. The knives are drop forged in high-carbon stainless steel for a sharp edge. The six knife set comes in a wood block with an aluminum base and includes a paring knife, boning knife, serrated bar knife, chef knife, slicing knife and a sharpener. The set sells for $298.

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