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One of the Best
PUR is better than Britta. Their filters take out more impurities and do not leave that grey charcoal water in the first pitcher of water when the new filter is added. | 45 stars
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Stay Away: Brush Roll Breaks on Day One!
Admittedly, this vacuum has wicked suction compared to our 10 yr old Bissel. But, after getting it out of the box we only managed to vacuum half the house before the brush roll (the main component that actually brushes/vacuums the carpet/floor) stopped dead for no apparent reason. We're sending it back.Also, just a note, the shape/size of that vacuum makes it difficult to get under sofas/tables, without switching to one of the on board attachments, which are myriad.but mad suction. | 01 star
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looks good
im not the one who assembled it, my mother did and she said it was easy to assemble this product looks and feels sturdy serves the purpose im going to order another one for the other bathroom i needed something to put my towel and didn't wanna drill holes in my bathroom wall | 45 stars
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Piece of junk
I don't know what happy planet the reviewers who gave this piece of junk 4 stars are on, but can you take me there?1. I ordered this around May 15, started using it Memorial Day weekend. August 10: broken. Conveniently, it's past the warranty date, past the date Amazon will honor a return, and past the date J&R; will honor a return. Even more conveniently, the phone number I was given for Zoirushi customer support never seems to pick up.2. Flimsy plastic. I grew up with cheapo stuff from Japan that always broke. I have been convinced that Japan fixed their game, but when I opened the box, I had a nagging feeling of deja vu. Lowest quality plastic like I haven't seen in a so-called appliance since the 70s. Controls that feel like a $1.99 toy. In fact, my kids toys are made better.3. What's with the swinging water arm? You have to move the water arm away from the filter basket to take the filter basket out to clean it. A small inconvenience, but the manual says it's supposed to swing back automatically when you close the top. With that cheapo plastic? It's all so flexible it just bends. Back to swinging the arm back and forth manually. So you're a monkey. A coffee monkey, swinging the cheapo plastic arm back and forth.4. Broken. We have this coffee maker at our weekend house, so it's been used maybe 10 times? Well, it's clear that I feel used and am not going to feel used again. Don't buy this unmentionable piece of junk. Please! I beg you! Unless it's packaged with happy pills that we not included in mine. | 01 star
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Best cookware on the market
I had purchased a small saucepan from a local discount store because I liked the looks and feel of it. My wife fell in love with it and used it for everything she could. So two years later I decided to purchase a set for us at Christmas. When my set arrived a co worker saw it and decided to order a set. When my adult son saw the cookware and I told him the price he also purchased a set . Everyone is totally pleased with their decisions. The cookware is very good looking with its copper band and flared sides,but these designs are also practical. The copper contributes to even heating and the flared sides reduce splatter from boiling liquids. The best and unexpected quality is clean up. The finish is not non stick but it is as close as it can be without being teflon and clean up is as simple as letting the pan soak in soapy water for a few minutes and wiping it clean. We are looking forward to years of easy cooking! | 45 stars
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Great Value
This toaster oven is a pleasant upgrade if you are used to a regular toaster. Having 4 different functions, warm, toast, bake and broil, it is extremely useful to toast, cook, or reheat almost anything. There is a separate compartment on top for warming up buns, but it can be used to cook other things too (I use it to make bacon and eggs in the morning, while I have the toast cooking in the bottom). Clean up is easy with a removable tray that catches any food or crumbs that fall. For the price, you won't be sorry. | 45 stars
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Excellent Value - Best Machine Possible for this Price
This low-cost, high-value espresso maker makes espresso as good or better than most restaurants. I should note that it can be purchased at Walmart for $29.99 I make perfect espresso daily and my girlfriend has mastered latte's and cappuccino's. Her friends are running out to buy this machine in droves after sampling her concoctions. We were delighted by how well it steams and makes froth. It takes a couple tries to get it all right, but can be mastered with little effort. To have enough steam for frothing, add water to the top of the metal band on the pot and switch from brew function to steam function as the coffee reaches the bottom of the band, this will allow ample steam for anything.The general concensus has been that the drinks produced are as good as Starbucks or better. We recovered the cost of this espresso maker by the 2nd day of usage. It gets 5+ stars for an overall excellent product (the quality of drinks) and the same rating for overall value. Get one! | 45 stars
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Simple, intuitive
Best belt hanger I've owned. Simple, intuitive, fashionable.I like how the loop is not a permanent attachment to the hook, allowing to take out only the belt you need. Much better design than the "Friction Belt Loop". | 45 stars
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ice crusher
Does a good job crushing small ice cubes. However, you can not use too large of cube, as it will jam in the throat of the ice crusher. Sometimes, the cubes are hard to remove when this happens. Using the smaller cubes, it works great. | 23 stars
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Toothpick Dispenser
This is a cute and small dispenser that makes available to me a quick and daily toothpick. It is a decoration and meets a need all rolled into one. | 45 stars
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I love this radio
Although the FM does not come in that well, I love this radio because it gets the best AM reception I have ever had. It is easy to use and you can find all the right buttons in the dark. | 45 stars
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Order at least one size smaller than you think you need
This product is excellent, and it delivers on the promise of sleeping comfort... IF you order the correct size for you. I'm a 6'2", 180 lb. male, with slim but athletic build. When I followed the shoulder measurement instructions, I came out with the XL size. No problem when sleeping on my back. But when sleeping on my side, my head is bent UP because of the stiff sides of the pillow. And this resulted in minor neck soreness in the morning for me. That means the XL was too large for me, despite the measurement. Ok, so I bought the Large size next. It was better, but the stiff, blocky sides still resulted in my head not being parallel to the mattress (and straight with my spine). Again, intermittent soreness in my neck some mornings (because I mainly sleep on my side). Finally, I ordered the adult petite (I am NOT ashamed to say "petite") size pillow. It is the perfect height for me to now sleep with my head straight & comfortable on the sides. | 34 stars
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Great product, fast shipping.
Very pleased. Good quality. I will be buying these again as I need them. Highly recomment to anyone looking for these. | 45 stars
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Easy to use and came in a few days.
Easy to use. Quick and clean. We love our Oreck and have trouble finding bags locally. Buying on line is quick and easy. | 45 stars
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Swissar Borner V-1001 Slice Plus Mandoline
This met and exceeded all my expectations I would recommend it to all who like to cook and those who want to save time cooking. | 45 stars
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Terrific replacement screen
This screen was a replacement for an existing screen that had rusted through and was difficult to close. The screen was perfect - perfect fit, perfect replacement. Could not have been more pleased! | 45 stars
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Johnson Bros Friendly Village Salt and Pepper
Great set at an unbelievable price! I wouldn't buy Friendly Village anywhere but Amazon.com! | 45 stars
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Makes perfect greek yogurt!
I love the wholesomeness of Fage greek yogurt, but it's not available in my small town and it's expensive when I can find it. I use this in conjunction with theEuro Cuisine Yogurt Maker.I fill the yogurt cheese maker up all the way (about 5.5 glass jars worth of yogurt) and put the remaining yogurt in a bowl in the fridge. I let it drain for about three hours and then added the thicker yogurt to the normal remaining yogurt and mixed it up well with a whisk. So amazing! It was the perfect consistency! I wish the plastic container on the outside was an inch or two taller so the yogurt doesn't sit in the whey so much, but it works beautifully. Haven't tried making yogurt cheese yet. | 45 stars
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Works fine
I own a PS3 and the new Logitech GT wheel and the classic does a fine job. If you're hard-core and use the Logitech G25, you may want to spend extra for the Evolution but for console gamers, this should work just fine. It's not rock steady but that has not impacted my driving enjoyment. | 34 stars
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I should've done my research...
I got the Wilton set, with muffin pan, cake pan, loaf pan. The first time I used it, the smell from the oven was overwhelmingly sickening, very chemical. I thought it was because I hadn't washed it first. After washing, it was the same. As soon as it heats up in the oven, it starts to STINK. SO I did some searching on the internet - quickly found out that you really want silicone bakeware that is 100% silicone. Cheaper brands use plastic fillers which causes the odor during baking. Turns out you can tell easily by twisting a bit of the silicone - if it turns whitish, it's got plastic fillers. Pure silicone will retain it's color. The Wilton immediately turns whitish when twisted. The smell while it's hot is just nasty. I'll be returning these today - I may exchange for a higher quality and give silicone another chance. ALSO - note that silicone is NOT non-stick - it is stick resistant but the manufacturers all still recommend greasing. Wilton says it clearly on their website. | 12 stars
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Was great while it worked
This was a great thermometer until my second use. The transmitter quit working and would not transmit the info to the remote. Would normally send back for another but asked for a refund and will wait for the new model ET732 coming out soon. | 23 stars
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Dolce Desk
I purchased the Dolce collection for my home office. I've had the desk for approximately a year, and already the stain has rubbed off on the top front of the desk. The quality isn't as good as I hoped it would be. | 23 stars
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Adore it
I bought this machine because I was borrowing an old carpet cleaner from my family that I desperately needed to return. I have those types of pets that some days... you just want to pull your hair out.I "tested" a spot of white carpet (or it was white... years ago), and was amazed at the results. This did a much better job than the previous carpet cleaner I was using. I love the surge option which does work great. I have small hands so I always feel a bit odd pushing both buttons but it works and seemed to clean up some older set-in stains.The furniture attachment is slightly awkward to put together but I found this to be true of the older model I was using. There is this part in the dirty water tank that you have to slide out and down which makes you feel like you're about the snap it off and break it. Scared me the first time but nothing bad happened. It was simple enough to take a part and go back to using the carpet cleaner.I haven't had any issues with leaking... yet. The old carpet cleaner would leak out any solution you left in the tank if you left it sitting. This SteamVac has yet to do that which is a relief because if I end up with more solution than I needed, I can have time to prepare another room without worry that it will all leak out onto the floor. | 45 stars
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Child's play table
I bought this for 7 grandkids who are between 4 and 9. Needed to get it earlier but they can still use it for many years. Well made. I love the drawer. A great purchase. | 45 stars
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Great for a Single Cup
Fits most of the mugs I have and works great with the loose tea I drink. The screen filters most of the small particles. Haven't tried coffee grounds yet but I don't think there will be a problem. | 45 stars
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Now that's what I'm talkin' bout!!!
As other reviewers mentioned, I was a bit leary about this product after reading the negative reviews, but took a chance anyway. Much to my delight, this is exactly what I was hoping for...a (relatively) quiet blender, with enough power to blend a fruit enhanced protein shake without shutting down 2 or 3 times in the process. I can understand why those who had trouble assembling the base/blade assembly to the jar, could not do so regardless of effort. As the instructions say, there is only two positions in which this will occur properly and easily. If not in one of these positions, no amount of effort will get them to mate properly, and without damage to the plastic ring. Once the procedure is familiar, nothing could be easier. I love the slow speed, which is actually more like a "stir". Overall, the quality and performance of this machine is just what you'd expect from this brand and this price, excellent!! I would however repeat the advice of another reviewer about covering the buttons with something if you happen to be a bit careless with adding your ingredients. I used a piece of MacTac, which is decal paper/acetate, just in case I do spill something on the panel. The best solution to this 'potential' problem is to add all your ingredients before mounting the jar on the base. Or alternatively, you could lay a dish towel around the base, covering the buttons, while filling the jar... In conclusion, I'm very happy with this machine and believe you could be too as long as you're careful to line up the tabs and slots during assembly.Also...I haven't experienced any "smell" that other reviewers mentioned. | 45 stars
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Very good for average juicing. I would recommend something else for extended Juice Fasting
This juicer was fast, easy to clean, and it is very well built. The down side is I was looking for a juicer for a 60 day juice fast and this one worked but got dulled in just 3 weeks of juicing. Now, granted, I was juicing 3 times a day and I did attempt to juice coconut meat for cocobutter at one time so that may have had something to do with it. For juicing purposes, this juicer worked fine but next time I will buy a masticating juicer which presses the juice out more efficiently. | 23 stars
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WOW! WOW! WOW!
A GREAT ITEM! WHAT TOOK SO LONG FOR ANYONE TO COME UP WITH THIS? | 45 stars
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This Is A Great Set of Knives !
I had always maintained very cheap knives that always became very dull and rusty and finally made the decision to purchase a good set of knives. I shopped for about a year researching consumer rating agency reviews and looked at various brands with Wusthoff and Henckels as finalists. I stumbled onto the Caphalon's just as I was finally about to buy the Classic Wusthoff set. When I held the Wustohoff Classic series knife up to the Caphalon to compare, I could not tell the difference. I had held some other brands up to the Wusthoff's and could see an immediate difference in weight and material. I went for the Caphalon's because of the combination of a great price, great quality, and a nice block with room for additional knives. To supplement the set, I also purchased the 3 inch parer and tomato/bagel knife. The knives are very sharp and make slicing and chopping so much easier and find myself relying less on pulling out the food processor to do the task. | 45 stars
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well made, thick plastic
just what I wanted. holds pop cans easily and they roll forward via gravity as they should. well made. just what I wanted. | 34 stars
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Works for me!
I've used this almost every day since I bought it. It works well, the removable post was threaded right and comes off and can be put back on easily. It's small in size as I didn't give it a 5 star, but you get what you pay for.We need to get back to eating more vegetables and this is a ridiculously easy way to do it. Be sure to steam up a rainbow of colors.. carrots, zucchini, squash, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, the more colors the better! I usually clean/chop up a large batch of veggies and put them in a snap lock container to keep them around for a while. Then I either steam a batch to go along with dinner, or steam a few batches and let them cool at room temp, then place back into snap lock container into the fridge so I can reheat them later at work. | 34 stars
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Pet hair gone; Perfect size; Lightweight
I have paid hundreds for vacuums to just replace them in 1 1/2 years. I have 6 cats and a messy husband; this vacuum gets it all. Your carpet looks like new and it's so small that I can get everywhere a larger cleaning path cannot get to. I am so happy with this vacuum, honest-to-gosh, this is the most fabulous machine ever. Also, my arm doesn't hurt after vacuuming our house. You won't believe how much gets into the dirt cup, which is quite large. The roller brush just makes the carpet look like it was shampooed. I am just so very very satisfied: Bravo to the engineers of this machine. | 45 stars
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Love it
My family haqs been using Tfal for over 30 yrs, my got my mother one for mothersday in Germany back then. I love this one, just wish I could find a lid, so that I could do ALL my cooking in it. Truly non stick, makes perfect eggs pancakes steaks etc | 45 stars
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awsome cookware
This cookware is everything that it says it's going to be. My wife and I love to cook and this products works very well and clean up is easy. Just remember to get the spoonulas that Rachael Ray is talking about. You wouldn't want to ruin the cookware with metal tools. | 45 stars
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Looks great and makes you happy, but...
This teakettle was a gift and I'm about to get rid of it....but to be fair, it has lasted me for over 5 years. It is heavy duty, and I still think it's one of the best-looking kettles on the market, but there are a few drawbacks to consider before you buy. 1) You can't leave water sitting in it. I don't completely understand why. The kettle is made of porcelain and, somehow, longstanding sitting water causes the finish to deteriorate. Even though you can get used to it, guests and significant others think you are crazy when you tell them they need to do this. 2) The kettle does not whistle. It comes with plastic "birdies" to put in the spout, which do whistle, but which are a real challenge to get out while the kettle is boiling! 3) If the kettle overheats, the top tends to pop off onto your hand while you are pouring -- ouch.My husband just burned the kettle 3x in a row, because of the no whistle thing, and honestly I think in passive aggression because of his resentment of the emptying the water thing. It's too damaged now to clean up and repair -- so I hope to find something better (if not as visually stunning) to replace it. | 23 stars
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Sizes are not accurate
I placed an order for a shag rug, however the sizes on the amazon site are not consistent with the company's sizes. I received my rug in the mail disappointed because it was a lot smaller than what i had ordered. | 01 star
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sleeping better
We added this mattress pad and our hip pains went away. My biggest concern was how the fitted sheet would fit. IT does. Really a nice addition. | 34 stars
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Great Service, Good Knives
I have to say I am very pleased with Amazon's service. Not only did I receive my two orders within a couple of days, it was also free shipping. I highly recommend this set of knives because the price is unbeatable. They are a decent set and work well for a person that cooks alot! | 34 stars
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Appropriate class!
I bought a pair of these for sippping my Saturday morning cappucino. They are elegant in their simplicity. They keep the cappucino warm for extended enjoyment. Yes, they DO look fragile, and I treat them accordingly. I would make THIS purchase again! | 45 stars
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Sweet Sweetgrass
I love using the sweetgrass incense sticks!! The smell is subtle and great if you don't like very perfumey scents. Fresh, light, and very clean scent makes me feel like I'm out of the city. There is also the sweetgrass rope, that's a little more expensive, but a nice alternative if you like smudging instead of using the sticks. The Juniper incense sticks are another favorite of mine, the scent is more like a firewood, if you like that kind of thing. | 34 stars
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A daily workhorse
If you're a single or couple or have to make do in a small kitchen, this should be on your short list of things to get first--it won't leave your stove. The ability of this ceramic-covered cast iron to cook at low-to-medium temperatures is virtually unmatched. Plus it cleans amazingly easily, at most requiring a short soak. No fear of making oatmeal or rice in this baby. It's also the perfect casserole. And the omelet-pan lid is my all-time favorite for fried eggs and toasted cheese (although it's not large enough for eggs for a crowd or more than one sandwich at a time).Couple this with Scanpan's 3.25-qt stock pot, which is a highly useful, very-high-quality, easy-to-handle multi-use pot (including boiling pasta for 1 or 2 people), and you've got a great glass lid that fits perfectly on this omelet pan. Then you can turn this omelet pan into a saute pan, say for braising tender boneless chicken breasts with lime butter. Mmmm.....If you need something bigger, get the 3-qt/9.5" LeCreuset multifunction pan and couple it with the 4-qt/9.25" Scanpan stock pot. But I like the handiness of this size combo. | 45 stars
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A great Buy
The toys are indestructible and my 5 and 6 1/2 yr. old love playing with them...they go great with the Melissa & Doug wooden castle. I have to say the figurines and castle were the best presents at Christmas, I would recommend them and buy them again for sure. | 45 stars
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It Moves A Bit
The Medslant wedge pillow is great for keeping your head higher than the rest of your body when you sleep. The problem is that your mattress tends to slide down, so you need to readjust your mattress regularly to maintain the optimum height and slant.I bought 2 pillows and put them side-by-side to prop up a full-size mattress. So while they're not the perfect solution, they sure beat using a stack of regular pillows.Each pillow comes with a nice travel case, but I would probably only bring them on car trips. They're too bulky to bring on a plane. | 34 stars
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Still Brewing After All These Years
My son and his wife received a B-40 as a wedding present in July of 2007 but never used it. When I started researching Keurig's different models they gave me theirs for a birthday present in June of 2008. My Mom and I have used (or possibly abused) it on a daily basis since then. My best friend was so excited about my gift that I sent one to her for Christmas that year. Both Brewers get used quite heavily-ours makes between 8 and 12 cups daily and I'm guessing my friend's does as much, perhaps more, with another coffee drinker in her house.The Keurig is not gently treated, either, other than putting filtered water from the Brita into it. (I live in notoriously bad tap water area) It's been working for three and a half years now and shows no signs of wear on buttons, back-light, hinges or anything else.The main reason I wanted a Keurig was to help ease me into the morning, while I took the dog outside, fed the cats, made breakfast for my mother, put the cats outside, fed the dog, put my Mom outside-no wait...I don't have to put my Mom outside. I need a lot of caffeine quickly to make me alert. Since June of '08, my finger skills and eyesight have lessened, as have my Mom's, so that using our percolater is beyond us-the Keurig also gives us the wonderful taste of freshly brewed, freshly ground coffee as well as the aroma.Also, another friend has a Keurig B-70; I stayed with her for about 6 months last year-three different times during that time the cup size option failed after I put in the pod. Not being totally familiar with the unit, I ended up making coffee with her French Press. Also, she then had to unplug it, let it reboot and reprogam it. So, I'd say, stick with the B-40. Less to go wrong with, for starters, and I've never had a problem with it, second; and you do get three cup sizes, which really, should be enough.My friends and I agree that there is some noise associated with this product-we agree that it sounds like an expresso machine and that it's just the Keurig working hard to give you a great cup of coffee. It's just like the sounds that come with a percolator.Now, if you'll pardon me, I'm going to go brew a perfect cup of joe, eat a piece of pie and read the paper. | 45 stars
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Makes good smoothies
This immersion blender works well for making smoothies. We have probably made about 25 batches of smoothies so far, and the Cuisinart SmartStick is running well. It doesn't have difficulty working through frozen berries as large as strawberries.What I like most about it is how much easier it is to clean than a counter-top blender. | 45 stars
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Love Our Electralog!
We first saw one of these in Mendocino and fell in love with its convenience and warmth. We came home and ordered one for oursevles. It's easily portable, doesn't get hot to the touch, warms you up wonderfully, and creates a great ambiance. You do need to be close to it, at least in the beginning, but as you warm up, you'll find yourself sliding it farther back. We love it so much, we bought one for our son's home. Now he says he love his Electralog! | 45 stars
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Love it, but not for lasagna!
I have two of them to use for a chicken crepe dish that my family loves. It is the perfect depth for the sauce. I think of a lasagna dish as being deep, to accomodate the layers. It is perfect for the crepe dish, and I hope to find other uses. | 45 stars
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Excellent little side table for small space
Easy to assemble, affordable, nice small size for a small spot near a coat closet next to our garage entrance, and the little drawer is really convenient for extra car keys or sunglasses. Top is large enough for a small lamp, or to set purse, keys and gloves on and such. Looks great, too, simple and yet beautiful, nice rich dark brown with just a hint of red when the light hits it. No complaints. | 45 stars
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nice color selection, difficult to work with
the color selection was very nice in the box, however it was not easy to work with. it was very soft and i needed to add powdered sugar even when working with smaller quantities. i would try to use another brand in the future because of this. | 23 stars
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Great SOFT~Cheese Slicer
Have owned this slicer for almost 18 months. We've sliced alot of SOFT cheeses and have not had any problems with the wheel and we're still using the original wire. I bought a 3-pack replacement wire set we haven't even opened. We've been very pleased with this product. It is NOT made to slice any hard cheeses. For hard cheeses you need to purchase a hard-wire type slicer. This slicer has a heavy feel to it(GOOD)and a nice ergonomic feel to it. We would definitely recommend this item. | 45 stars
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It just sucks!
I bought this sofa about 6 months ago. Already, I can feel all the springs in the sofa. The springs croak loudly everytime someone sits on the sofa or gets up from it. I have contacted Target 3 times. They do not have any information on the manufacturer, and warranty on this product. So, if you buy this product, you are on your own. It is better to stay away from this product at all costs. | 01 star
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Keep bread fresh
Anyone who doesn't use the loaf right away should like this product as it keeps the loaf fresh until you have to dispose because of mold. Ideal for single household. Well thought our and well made product. Only thing I don't like is it take a few moments to devacuum, a quick release valve would be nice. | 45 stars
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Choose another model!
This model burns everything so it is not edible, while leaving the center still raw. I am not talking thick meats, I cook thin hamburgers, and fish. I had another model that worked great. Lost it in a move so I got this one. Bad choice! | 12 stars
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Item falls off of vents.
They attach to the vents with magnets, which is not an issue because I did not want something permanent but after a day of being on the vents both that I have purchased have fallen. I will be returning these and buying a different brand. | 01 star
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Awesome!
Got this for my son's 3rd birthday and it was velry easy to stay within the lines and make definitive features. It was a big hit! | 45 stars
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Works fine but noisy
I like this little air cleaner but it is so noisy. I placed it in my room and have to turn the tv up due to the noise. Other larger units I have purchased use way less power and are extremely quit on the lower settings. This Honeywell is easy to use and is a great size and I am generally satisfied with it other than the excessive fan noise. | 23 stars
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every kid needs their own couch!
This is my second toddler couch. They all are roughly the same...the previous one was spongebob. My son absolutely loves Elmo. He loves to point at the little elmo and friends characters on this couch. The couch is comfty, sturdy, and perfect size for him. He's had these couches from 11 months to now 19 months. He loves to pull out the couch, put it back, jump on it, sleep, etc. The couch is great...even I sit, lay, sleep on it, unabashedly, and it always stays its form. The only thing...I don't know if the cover can come off...haven't seen a place for the cover to come off. If it did, it would be better. There are some couches out there with covers that do come off. | 45 stars
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It's Dogs Playing Poker! on a conveniently sized sign
Heavy duty metal sign that's a convenient size to put on a wall and not dominate the wall. Hate putting up stuff that "has" to be the only thing on the wall, this is a good size. The quality is great, the content, well, everyone's seen this picture since forever so there's nothing new here. If you wanted "dog poker" but didn't want a 4x5 ft. poster to hang, get this. | 34 stars
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Perfect
This percolator is just what I wanted. Perfect size and perks great tasting coffee. | 45 stars
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Great Toaster!
Best toaster we ever used. Can handle large and thick pieces of bread which most toasters can't. | 45 stars
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it broke...
Calling your product "unbreakable" is just asking for trouble... Having dropped and shattered a glass french press before, I thought I'd give it a try. Well, I enjoyed this for about a month, until it broke. The plunger rolled off the counter, onto CARPET, and broke. The plastic spines on it snapped, the rubber gasket popped off, it's done. Unbreakable? I think not. You might be hard pressed to break the plastic carafe, but the plunger mechanism is another story... | 12 stars
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wonderful.. can't wait to use it!!!
This cooling rack is a definite must have!other reviewers commented on it being flimsy... i'm afraid I must disagree.It -is- a more lightweight cooking rack, but is similar to most other cooling racks I have used. Unless you're planning on baking something weighing the same a brick, this will definitely do the trick!Something that is not mentioned in the description is that these racks have the flexibility to be used as three single racks (in that the leg parts are built with notches to make them single-layer racks), or they are easily stackable and they'll withstand a little bit of jostling without being too top-heavy or tipsy (so if you bump the counter or table that your baked goodies are cooling on, you're not completely screwed)If you've been baking for awhile (or even just starting out) and are in need of a space-saving set of cooling racks, then I definitely recommend these. | 45 stars
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Great for parties
These are the wine glasses I use when I am having an outdoor party. They are sturdy enough to hold up to a little rough treatment, but still capacious enough to allow swirling and sniffing. They are SO much better than drinking wine out of a plastic cup and at this price you can always keep a set on hand. | 23 stars
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Very pleased with this tea kettle
Very pleased with this tea kettle. We use it at work daily. It performs exactly as advertised. | 45 stars
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Works great
As someone who is new to this godlike elixir called coffee I'm not sure what my feed back is worth but I like the grinder. I accidentally bought whole-bean coffee so I needed a grinder. I filled this thing with beans and within seconds it was magical bean dust ready for the coffee maker. It can grind it to a very fine powder so much so that I went back to paper filters. It's not too loud but I do take it to the garage to grind it so as to not wake my wife up. As an added bonus, I feel more pretentious telling people I grind my own beans so that's a plus. | 45 stars
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Toaster oven
Great little toaster oven if you're looking for one that doesn't take up a lot of room on your counter the toaster part is great for toast the oven is good to warm things up if you don't have a lot lot to warm up. Great price | 45 stars
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Nice concept - but don't buy if...
I liked the idea of the gold filter. No waste of paper(is it reusable)and has a handy handle to remove unit even while hot, but what I have found from using it, and it seems to only be with freshly ground coffee (using a krups grinder), you get a VERY bitter taste with it. I cleaned/soaked the gold filter and it did not change. Even when I changed coffees and the way it was ground, it was still there. I would suggest anyone who uses standard outta the bag ground coffee to use it, but be warned if you grind your own. | 23 stars
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Loves It
Gift for mother. Very beautiful and good for price. Shipping was high but worth it. I almost kept for myself. Rob was strong and included. | 45 stars
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Review by a Cystic Fibrosis Patient Parent
I have been absolutely amazed by the performance of this unit!We have owned NUMEROUS Hepa and "permanent" "Hepa Type" filters - and this out performs them ALL! The price point is spectacular and the automatic setting is really effective. I have noticed when the machine is on automatic (self adjusting air flow based on air quality) - it will turn itself on high when my dog plays in the room - or when we dust etc.It is simply amazing. I highly recommend this Hamilton Beach unit. | 45 stars
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Good glass storage for bringing lunch to work
These storage bowls are very good in my opinion. I have had two for years and never had any problem. Comparing to the plastic storage containers, the Pyrex glass containers are better for the health, last longer, do not change color, and do not retain odor. Comparing to other glass containers that I have used, the Pyrex ones work better in the microwave. When heating lunch, glass containers I bought from a certain warehouse store get heated up by the microwave - the containers are hot but the food inside is still not warm enough. Not for the Pyrex containers. The Pyrex containers stay at a normal temperature while the food inside is steaming hot. I have never used these in freezers, but am a bit concerned about the review from another customer. I will not use these in a freezer to avoid the problem. | 45 stars
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Use it all the time a must have in the kitchen
Love it one of the most used items in my kitchen love the material and easily cleaned One of my favorites | 45 stars
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Poor Quality
I purchased this item a few months ago and was very disappointed that after 2 uses the item would no longer charge. I called hoover and they said I would have to bring it to a service center to determine the problem. The item was only $25! It would cost more for me to arrange a drop off etc. I now know that hoovers are not the best item and they definitely do not offer accommodating customer service | 01 star
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This weather station is great!
I installed this Clock/weather station in our motorcycle trailer. It was easy to mount and looks great. The time display is very large and easy to read from a distance. The weather display has been accurate for the weather since it was installed. If you've never had a clock that sets itself, you'll find the feature remarkable. For some reason it's just nice to know EXACTLY what time it is. Sounds strange, but this is my favorie clock, and you can bet I've never said that to anyone before! | 45 stars
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Handy tool
This is a handy tool, but seems a little overpriced for what it is. That being said, glad we bought it. | 23 stars
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Pike Street Towels
These are heavy towels which are well made. The price was reasonable. I have purchased several others in different colors. | 45 stars
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One Perhaps Not Quite Fatal Flaw
We've owned various Mr Coffees over the years and have been generally satisfied. When our old one finally kicked the bucket I bought this one, thinking it was a good replacement. And it is, at least in terms of the coffee it turns out. I always use a gold mesh filter so I don't have to mess with paper filters, but I've used it with paper filters, too, and the quality doesn't vary noticeably with method.But there is one really aggravating flaw for this particular model. The carafe always drips a few drops onto the counter after you are finished pouring a cup; no matter what I do those few drops slip down the front of the carafe and onto the counter. I finally solved the problem by making sure that I pour the coffee into a cup while holding it over the sink, which in our case is about three feet from where the coffeemaker lives. And although that's only a mild irritation, it still represents a design flaw. Sorry if this sounds petty, but if I had known ahead of time that it had this problem I wouldn't have bought it.Scott Morrison | 23 stars
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Got the dreaded Prime message after two months.
Don't purchase this product. Google "Keurig Prime message". See for yourself how many common this problem is. It's a sort of RRD for Xbox 360 or a blue screen of death for PC except the Keurig does not recover from it. You'll see discussions about this even in Amazon. Mine displayed this msg and does not work anymore a mere two months after I purchased it. | 01 star
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Perfect
These stools look great. They are perfect for my loft apartment. Easy to put together. Light but sturdy. Wholly recommend. | 45 stars
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Ok
This is a decent product -- as you would expect from Panasonic. It operates as well as my old Black and Decker Dustbuster, but when you put it in it's wall mount you have to manually plug it in (to charge the battery). Stupidity of design from a Japaneese company -- surprising. | 23 stars
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Pretty good mixer.
Having touble getting the beaters removed and the button to lower and raise handle is difficult to use. Tough with arthritic hands. | 23 stars
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Great product, just what I was looking for
Sheets arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Was hard to find high quality twin sheets, but these are really great. High thread count, very soft. Beautiful color too. | 45 stars
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You have to have at least one heavy item on the shelf
I saw a couple of the other reviews that talked about the support brackets, and how you had to bend them a little to work. That was a really great tip! But it still didn't hold up very well until I put something heavy on it. After a week I removed it to see if it would be fine after, but it was unstable. So as long as there's something heavy on it, it's fine.Great idea, and it may work better with some models than with others. | 23 stars
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Slices well, cumbersome to use
First, I have not lost any body parts, whole or part, to this product. It does have very sharp blades, but for the most part you are safe if you use the food holder and work *carefully*.BUT, I really don't like this mandoline. I avoid using it as much as possible. My husband loves it, but he's not writing this review.The main reason I avoid it is that it is difficult to hold. I really can't tell how it was designed to be used - I've tried 2 ways - one with the top end in one hand, held at about a 45 degree angle with the other end on a flat surface, or, second, over a bowl with the four pretty much non existant nubby legs hanging over the edges, hoping for stability. Neither method has been satisactory - I can't make the slicer stable and it slides all over the place. Although I haven't suffered from a cut while using it (yet) it's only because I usually give up after about 60 seconds of sliding all over the place, cursing, and just calmly, safely, and efficiently julienne by hand.The second reason I avoid using it is related to the first - there is no 'food catcher' so you MUST have it resting on a surface that you also want your food on. I usually prepare food on a mud floor so this just won't work. OK, not really, but I can't find a food friendly, mandoline grabbing surface.The third reason is that the safety-food-holder doesn't always grip the food firmly, and because of the way the product is designed, you end up with a chunk of waste at the end.And, fourth, the blades are very sharp, but you still have to use an appropriate amount of pressure to cut, say, carrots. The food holder doesn't slide in tracks. If it does, I haven't found them. You have to apply pressure to a wet, slippery food while swiping it over very sharp blades - but you have to be very, very careful or you will end up with a stir fry that only Dracula would love.I'd rather trade a little time for all that angst - I just stick to my knife and cutting board.Oh, one last point. It comes in a potentially neat container that holds the slicer and the blades. I'm normally a mechanically adept person. This thing drive me nuts, holding in tab 'A' while sliding gadget 'b' oriented correctly.... grrr. | 23 stars
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Solid And Reliable
I use this as a printer-table in my office, where I needed mission-style furniture to match.Well-done instructions and well-labeled parts set makes this VERY easy to assemble, and great look when together.I must admit I was a little over-aggressive in fastening the top on, and damaged the top. I contacted the manufacturer about a replacement, and they were great about sending the new part. (It did take an extra phone call to make this happen, but I got a real person who treated me like a real person and got the job done very professionally.)(We gave away the mirror part, so I have no comment about it) | 45 stars
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much better than the plastic ones
We had one made from plastic before. It did not least the oven temperature and melted.This one least perfect though. It is robust and the brush helps to keep it clean. It is a pity that you can't see the amount of fluid you hav in the pipe. But to also get this you have to go on a glass baster. | 45 stars
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Solid, Satisfied
I also got this when it was the gold box special, and had read the reviews stating refurbed units were being shipped. Well mine is either new or a very good refurb.I have used bread machines in the past and I find this one to be excellent. I particularly like that the pan is thick enough too cook the bread evenly. Too thin of a pan and the bread will not cool evenly.As for the noise of the machine, it is perfectly in line with what I would expect. It is going to make some noise, as it should, because its kneading dough. If enough force isn't being exerted, which will make some noise, then the machine would not be doing its job. Keep in mind the manual process that the machine is replacing: kneading, punching dough.Overall I have found this machine to be well worth the purchase price and am satisfied with it. I withheld the fifth star for the possibility that this unit was not new. | 34 stars
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small but nice pan
This is a good quality pan however is much smaller than imagined. It is not a true 8" pan. Good for small batches of brownies or maybe baked yams. But the stainless is beautiful and will last a lifetime. | 23 stars
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Makes great coffee and easy to clean
Don't listen to people saying the coffee is "watery" because they must prefer the bitterest coffee in the world or something. I use the 7.25 oz setting with the K-cups and add some fatfree milk and natural cane sugar to it. The taste is great and soothing, just like what u would get from Starbucks. It is so simple to clean too, just take the K-cup out and ur done! Of course once in awhile u need to take apart the K-cup holder and give that a rinse with some soap. | 45 stars
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I think I like it
This is the first pillow of this type that I've owned. I think I like it a lot. But I am still getting used to it. I think I should bring it in to my chiropractor and see if he has any tips or instructions for me. But normal pillows get flattened out pretty quickly, and that's not a problem with this one. | 34 stars
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Nice with great potential but some problems-keep reading.
I am on the fence with this dinnerware. I have been looking for a long time for dishes that were a nice, attractive white. These fit the bill. They are not the same sterile white that porcelain white dishes are, but they are a little whiter than the off-white that Pfaltzgraff calls white. So they're bright, but creamy, and very attractive. They are modern with clean lines, but much less expensive than similar sets at classy cooking stores. However, there are some weird issues. I ordered 8 of these sets, and pieces do not match from set to set or even necessarily within sets. 5 dinner plates say Waechtersbach Fun Factory Made in Germany on the back, and 3 say just Waechtersbach Made in Spain, and my salad plates are 6 from Spain and 2 from Germany. I actually hate the Fun Factory label (kind of cheesy rather than classy), but THAT is not the issue. The size of the plates and the color are slightly different, both in thickness and in diameter. (The bowls and cups are perfect, no complaints). SO if I can get Amazon and/or the company to cooperate, I will have a nice set of dishes (otherwise, I'll just be really annoyed). At that point, I'd say 4 stars, but I can't say more until I know how they hold up to daily use. FYI, although the site doesn't say it or the German dishes, the dishes made in Spain say microwave safe on them. | 23 stars
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High quality, Made in the USA
Picked these because they got high reviews and were not made in China. Very happy with the purchase. Will buy this brand again. | 45 stars
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Cooking timer
This is my second polder timer. The previous one expired after 12 years of faithful service. The only thing I'd change is to have the minutes button above the hour one for easier use....otherwise perfect! | 45 stars
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Great product for a great price!
This product looks good and was so simple to assemble that my 10 year old daughter put it together herself! | 45 stars
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After Three Washes, Starts Pilling
Despite this being a 600 thread count set, it only took three washes to start pilling. This should not happen with a set like this. | 01 star
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I LOVE this bed
I ordered this on a whim last summer, hoping to get a memory foam mattress to help with my lower back pain. I was able to track it online, and it came pretty fast. It came as a roll, 93lbs of a big tube. I managed to pull it up my stairs (a 130lb 20-year-old), and as soon as I cut it open, it fluffed up to size. I had read other reviews about a "chemical smell", which I noticed right away. I sprayed it with OdoBan and allowed it to expand in my room before I moved it. The chemical smell lingered for a few months (maybe the first two), and I sprayed it with a deodorizer any time I washed the sheets. I've now had it a year and a half and it has no smell at all. This bed is amazing. It has helped my back pain tremendously, and I will never go back to a regular mattress. My back aches when I spend the night at my boyfriend's!I did not buy a platform for this bed. I have it in a queen sleigh frame with extra flats, and that works well. The mattress is really thick, so you can't use normal sheets on it (you have to buy the deep ones), but it's totally worth it.I would recommend this mattress to anyone who wants a memory foam without paying the tempurpedic prices. | 45 stars
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Durable
Nice cake pan, does not stick and well constructed. Performs well, and cake does not burn. Thick material makes for a much nicer cake pan. | 45 stars
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The best coffee maker on the market
Just purchased our 2nd one of these coffee makers. The first one lasted 6 years before it broke after being left in the hands of in-laws over the weekend. Lesson learned! This is worth every penny though. . reliable, great tasting coffee and can make a pot of coffee quickly. Without a doubt a great coffee maker that will provide us with years of enjoyment again. This time though. . it'll be stored away when we go out of town or specific directions will be left. ;) | 45 stars
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Highly recomended steam vacuum
I bought this vacuum cleaner a couple of months ago and I just used it last week. Me and my wife thought that the vacuum won't clean the heavy soiled carpet that we have and it is really amazing. Our carpet looks like brand new. We are about to replaced our carpet at that time but with this machine we saved hundreds of dollars. | 45 stars
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It's worth the money
I bought this chef knife because i liked the price. Its better than my other Henkel knives(international) and is very sharp. I broke a piece of the blade by cutting trough chicken bones. I recommend this knive to everybody but keep in mind that this knife can't cut trough bones! | 34 stars
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piece of junk!
I am guessing those who gave these good reviews didn't wait and see how they perform in the long run. I have had this set for 2 years and starting a year ago they begin to wear out, rust, and now the metal has broken and chipped off the sharp side. These are NOT worth a dime. I bought pampered chef ones. Much better then these knives that are a piece of junk. The best part is the wooden case. I think more money went into that then into the knives themselves. | 01 star
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