Question: What kind of water tank does Panasonic iron use?

Answer: detachable

I love this Panasonic iron! I bought one for me and one for my mother-in-law, and we're both thrilled with its performance. I won a lot of brownie points with her by getting her this great iron. My guess is that she probably switched from some old Sunbeam cheapie that barely could remove the slightest wrinkles, and she got this Panasonic from me and all of the sudden, wrinkles were a thing of the past. <hl> I can get all kinds of wrinkles out of my clothes with relative ease, and it's so much easier to fill with water and to put away (retractable cord) than past irons that I've owned (B&D;, Sunbeam).My previous iron was a Black & Decker Digital Advantage which was an awesome iron, indeed, but it did not have the detachable water tank, nor the retractable power cord. <hl> The B&D; served me well for a number of years and countless hours, and I would argue that it's a better iron (performance-wise) than this Panasonic, but it must now be retired because it was starting to lose its effectiveness (not sure why), and this Panasonic simply outperforms it (only bc the B&D; is older and had been used for hundreds of hours). If you want the best "performing" iron, I'd probably get theBlack & Decker D2030 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron, but if you want the best overall iron for it's combination of ease of use, ease of refilling water tank, performance, and price. This Panasonic is definitely a craftier tool overall because of its features that the B&D; doesn't have, and it is almost as good performance-wise as the B&D.; If this Panasonic breaks anytime soon (within a year), I'd definitely switch back to the B&D; Digital Advantage because it was one hell of an iron for me.

I love this Panasonic iron! I bought one for me and one for my mother-in-law, and we're both thrilled with its performance. I won a lot of brownie points with her by getting her this great iron. My guess is that she probably switched from some old Sunbeam cheapie that barely could remove the slightest wrinkles, and she got this Panasonic from me and all of the sudden, wrinkles were a thing of the past. I can get all kinds of wrinkles out of my clothes with relative ease, and it's so much easier to fill with water and to put away (retractable cord) than past irons that I've owned (B&D;, Sunbeam).My previous iron was a Black & Decker Digital Advantage which was an awesome iron, indeed, but it did not have the <hl> detachable <hl> water tank, nor the retractable power cord. The B&D; served me well for a number of years and countless hours, and I would argue that it's a better iron (performance-wise) than this Panasonic, but it must now be retired because it was starting to lose its effectiveness (not sure why), and this Panasonic simply outperforms it (only bc the B&D; is older and had been used for hundreds of hours). If you want the best "performing" iron, I'd probably get theBlack & Decker D2030 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron, but if you want the best overall iron for it's combination of ease of use, ease of refilling water tank, performance, and price.This Panasonic is definitely a craftier tool overall because of its features that the B&D; doesn't have, and it is almost as good performance-wise as the B&D.; If this Panasonic breaks anytime soon (within a year), I'd definitely switch back to the B&D; Digital Advantage because it was one hell of an iron for me.


Question: How is the print on the kitchen towel?

First of all, it is only printed on one side - the other side is white. Because of this, it looks cheap. You have to keep it folded a certain way or the white side will ruin the look. Not only that, it feels cheap and doesn't feel like quality kitchen towels you might get anywhere other than Walmart. It's also not absorbent! I mean really? What use is a kitchen towel that doesn't absorb? I thought microfiber is supposed to be absorbent. This doesn't feel like microfiber. It feels like cheap polyester. For the price, I expected better. The only this has going for it is that the print is cute, the print that's only on one side that is...

Answer: cute

First of all, it is only printed on one side - the other side is white. Because of this, it looks cheap. You have to keep it folded a certain way or the white side will ruin the look. Not only that, it feels cheap and doesn't feel like quality kitchen towels you might get anywhere other than Walmart. It's also not absorbent! I mean really? What use is a kitchen towel that doesn't absorb? I thought microfiber is supposed to be absorbent. This doesn't feel like microfiber. It feels like cheap polyester. For the price, I expected better. <hl> The only this has going for it is that the print is cute , the print that's only on one side that is... <hl>

First of all, it is only printed on one side - the other side is white. Because of this, it looks cheap. You have to keep it folded a certain way or the white side will ruin the look. Not only that, it feels cheap and doesn't feel like quality kitchen towels you might get anywhere other than Walmart. It's also not absorbent! I mean really? What use is a kitchen towel that doesn't absorb? I thought microfiber is supposed to be absorbent. This doesn't feel like microfiber. It feels like cheap polyester. For the price, I expected better. The only this has going for it is that the print is <hl> cute <hl>, the print that's only on one side that is...

The only this has going for it is that the print is <hl> cute <hl> , the print that's only on one side that is...


Question: Which side of the kitchen towel does the author not like?

Answer: the white side

First of all, it is only printed on one side - the other side is white. Because of this, it looks cheap. <hl> You have to keep it folded a certain way or the white side will ruin the look. <hl> Not only that, it feels cheap and doesn't feel like quality kitchen towels you might get anywhere other than Walmart. It's also not absorbent! I mean really? What use is a kitchen towel that doesn't absorb? I thought microfiber is supposed to be absorbent. This doesn't feel like microfiber. It feels like cheap polyester. For the price, I expected better. The only this has going for it is that the print is cute, the print that's only on one side that is...

First of all, it is only printed on one side - the other side is white. Because of this, it looks cheap. You have to keep it folded a certain way or <hl> the white side <hl> will ruin the look. Not only that, it feels cheap and doesn't feel like quality kitchen towels you might get anywhere other than Walmart. It's also not absorbent! I mean really? What use is a kitchen towel that doesn't absorb? I thought microfiber is supposed to be absorbent. This doesn't feel like microfiber. It feels like cheap polyester. For the price, I expected better. The only this has going for it is that the print is cute, the print that's only on one side that is...


Question: Why the kitchen towel looks cheap?

Answer: only printed on one side

<hl> First of all, it is only printed on one side - the other side is white. <hl> Because of this, it looks cheap. You have to keep it folded a certain way or the white side will ruin the look. Not only that, it feels cheap and doesn't feel like quality kitchen towels you might get anywhere other than Walmart. It's also not absorbent! I mean really? What use is a kitchen towel that doesn't absorb? I thought microfiber is supposed to be absorbent. This doesn't feel like microfiber. It feels like cheap polyester. For the price, I expected better. The only this has going for it is that the print is cute, the print that's only on one side that is...

First of all, it is <hl> only printed on one side <hl> - the other side is white. Because of this, it looks cheap. You have to keep it folded a certain way or the white side will ruin the look. Not only that, it feels cheap and doesn't feel like quality kitchen towels you might get anywhere other than Walmart. It's also not absorbent! I mean really? What use is a kitchen towel that doesn't absorb? I thought microfiber is supposed to be absorbent. This doesn't feel like microfiber. It feels like cheap polyester. For the price, I expected better. The only this has going for it is that the print is cute, the print that's only on one side that is...


Question: Where can you get cheap kitchen towels?

Answer: Walmart

First of all, it is only printed on one side - the other side is white. Because of this, it looks cheap. You have to keep it folded a certain way or the white side will ruin the look. <hl> Not only that, it feels cheap and doesn't feel like quality kitchen towels you might get anywhere other than Walmart . <hl> It's also not absorbent! I mean really? What use is a kitchen towel that doesn't absorb? I thought microfiber is supposed to be absorbent. This doesn't feel like microfiber. It feels like cheap polyester. For the price, I expected better. The only this has going for it is that the print is cute, the print that's only on one side that is...

First of all, it is only printed on one side - the other side is white. Because of this, it looks cheap. You have to keep it folded a certain way or the white side will ruin the look. Not only that, it feels cheap and doesn't feel like quality kitchen towels you might get anywhere other than <hl> Walmart <hl>. It's also not absorbent! I mean really? What use is a kitchen towel that doesn't absorb? I thought microfiber is supposed to be absorbent. This doesn't feel like microfiber. It feels like cheap polyester. For the price, I expected better. The only this has going for it is that the print is cute, the print that's only on one side that is...

Not only that, it feels cheap and doesn't feel like quality kitchen towels you might get anywhere other than <hl> Walmart <hl> .


Question: What is supposed to be absorbent?

Answer: microfiber

First of all, it is only printed on one side - the other side is white. Because of this, it looks cheap. You have to keep it folded a certain way or the white side will ruin the look. Not only that, it feels cheap and doesn't feel like quality kitchen towels you might get anywhere other than Walmart. It's also not absorbent! I mean really? What use is a kitchen towel that doesn't absorb? <hl> I thought microfiber is supposed to be absorbent. <hl> This doesn't feel like microfiber. It feels like cheap polyester. For the price, I expected better. The only this has going for it is that the print is cute, the print that's only on one side that is...

First of all, it is only printed on one side - the other side is white. Because of this, it looks cheap. You have to keep it folded a certain way or the white side will ruin the look. Not only that, it feels cheap and doesn't feel like quality kitchen towels you might get anywhere other than Walmart. It's also not absorbent! I mean really? What use is a kitchen towel that doesn't absorb? I thought <hl> microfiber <hl> is supposed to be absorbent. This doesn't feel like microfiber. It feels like cheap polyester. For the price, I expected better. The only this has going for it is that the print is cute, the print that's only on one side that is...


Question: What did I buy?

I bought three Victorinox knives based on a recommendation from "Cooks Illustrated" magazine. I am so pleased! I got the 3" and 4" utility knives plus the chefs knife. All three are the best of their kind I have ever used, and I have always considered myself a bit of a knife snob. The polypropylene handles are very comfortable and non-slip, and the blades are just right. They are really sharp and they stay sharp. The chefs knife is perfectly balanced and such a pleasure to use. And the best part of all, they are so affordable. You deserve these knives!

Answer: three Victorinox knives

<hl> I bought three Victorinox knives based on a recommendation from "Cooks Illustrated" magazine. <hl> I am so pleased! I got the 3" and 4" utility knives plus the chefs knife. All three are the best of their kind I have ever used, and I have always considered myself a bit of a knife snob. The polypropylene handles are very comfortable and non-slip, and the blades are just right. They are really sharp and they stay sharp. The chefs knife is perfectly balanced and such a pleasure to use. And the best part of all, they are so affordable. You deserve these knives!

I bought <hl> three Victorinox knives <hl> based on a recommendation from "Cooks Illustrated" magazine. I am so pleased! I got the 3" and 4" utility knives plus the chefs knife. All three are the best of their kind I have ever used, and I have always considered myself a bit of a knife snob. The polypropylene handles are very comfortable and non-slip, and the blades are just right. They are really sharp and they stay sharp. The chefs knife is perfectly balanced and such a pleasure to use. And the best part of all, they are so affordable. You deserve these knives!


Question: Which magazine did I trust?

Answer: Cooks Illustrated

<hl> I bought three Victorinox knives based on a recommendation from " Cooks Illustrated " magazine. <hl> I am so pleased! I got the 3" and 4" utility knives plus the chefs knife. All three are the best of their kind I have ever used, and I have always considered myself a bit of a knife snob. The polypropylene handles are very comfortable and non-slip, and the blades are just right. They are really sharp and they stay sharp. The chefs knife is perfectly balanced and such a pleasure to use. And the best part of all, they are so affordable. You deserve these knives!

I bought three Victorinox knives based on a recommendation from "<hl> Cooks Illustrated <hl>" magazine. I am so pleased! I got the 3" and 4" utility knives plus the chefs knife. All three are the best of their kind I have ever used, and I have always considered myself a bit of a knife snob. The polypropylene handles are very comfortable and non-slip, and the blades are just right. They are really sharp and they stay sharp. The chefs knife is perfectly balanced and such a pleasure to use. And the best part of all, they are so affordable. You deserve these knives!

I bought three Victorinox knives based on a recommendation from " <hl> Cooks Illustrated <hl> " magazine.


Question: What kind of handles do the knives have?

Answer: polypropylene

I bought three Victorinox knives based on a recommendation from "Cooks Illustrated" magazine. I am so pleased! I got the 3" and 4" utility knives plus the chefs knife. All three are the best of their kind I have ever used, and I have always considered myself a bit of a knife snob. <hl> The polypropylene handles are very comfortable and non-slip, and the blades are just right. <hl> They are really sharp and they stay sharp. The chefs knife is perfectly balanced and such a pleasure to use. And the best part of all, they are so affordable. You deserve these knives!

I bought three Victorinox knives based on a recommendation from "Cooks Illustrated" magazine. I am so pleased! I got the 3" and 4" utility knives plus the chefs knife. All three are the best of their kind I have ever used, and I have always considered myself a bit of a knife snob. The <hl> polypropylene <hl> handles are very comfortable and non-slip, and the blades are just right. They are really sharp and they stay sharp. The chefs knife is perfectly balanced and such a pleasure to use. And the best part of all, they are so affordable. You deserve these knives!


Question: How expensive are these knives?

Answer: affordable

I bought three Victorinox knives based on a recommendation from "Cooks Illustrated" magazine. I am so pleased! I got the 3" and 4" utility knives plus the chefs knife. All three are the best of their kind I have ever used, and I have always considered myself a bit of a knife snob. The polypropylene handles are very comfortable and non-slip, and the blades are just right. They are really sharp and they stay sharp. The chefs knife is perfectly balanced and such a pleasure to use. <hl> And the best part of all, they are so affordable . <hl> You deserve these knives!

I bought three Victorinox knives based on a recommendation from "Cooks Illustrated" magazine. I am so pleased! I got the 3" and 4" utility knives plus the chefs knife. All three are the best of their kind I have ever used, and I have always considered myself a bit of a knife snob. The polypropylene handles are very comfortable and non-slip, and the blades are just right. They are really sharp and they stay sharp. The chefs knife is perfectly balanced and such a pleasure to use. And the best part of all, they are so <hl> affordable <hl>. You deserve these knives!

And the best part of all, they are so <hl> affordable <hl> .


Question: How do the handles of knives feel?

Answer: very comfortable and non-slip

I bought three Victorinox knives based on a recommendation from "Cooks Illustrated" magazine. I am so pleased! I got the 3" and 4" utility knives plus the chefs knife. All three are the best of their kind I have ever used, and I have always considered myself a bit of a knife snob. <hl> The polypropylene handles are very comfortable and non-slip , and the blades are just right. <hl> They are really sharp and they stay sharp. The chefs knife is perfectly balanced and such a pleasure to use. And the best part of all, they are so affordable. You deserve these knives!

I bought three Victorinox knives based on a recommendation from "Cooks Illustrated" magazine. I am so pleased! I got the 3" and 4" utility knives plus the chefs knife. All three are the best of their kind I have ever used, and I have always considered myself a bit of a knife snob. The polypropylene handles are <hl> very comfortable and non-slip <hl>, and the blades are just right. They are really sharp and they stay sharp. The chefs knife is perfectly balanced and such a pleasure to use. And the best part of all, they are so affordable. You deserve these knives!

The polypropylene handles are <hl> very comfortable and non-slip <hl> , and the blades are just right.


Question: What doesn't the author like?

I'm a no clutter kind of guy in the kitchen. If I don't use something, it ends up gone... but a microplane grater will NEVER be absent from my kitchen again.These graters are a billion times better than any other brand. They use a special manufacturing process that etches the holes in the blade rather than punching them, which leads to a stronger, sharper edge. The result? This thing will breeze through difficult to grate items with almost no effort. I use mine mostly for parmigiana cheese and whole nutmeg, but I have also found it incredibly useful for grating those fibrous ginger roots.

Answer: clutter

<hl> I'm a no clutter kind of guy in the kitchen. <hl> If I don't use something, it ends up gone... but a microplane grater will NEVER be absent from my kitchen again. These graters are a billion times better than any other brand. They use a special manufacturing process that etches the holes in the blade rather than punching them, which leads to a stronger, sharper edge. The result? This thing will breeze through difficult to grate items with almost no effort. I use mine mostly for parmigiana cheese and whole nutmeg, but I have also found it incredibly useful for grating those fibrous ginger roots.

I'm a no <hl> clutter <hl> kind of guy in the kitchen. If I don't use something, it ends up gone... but a microplane grater will NEVER be absent from my kitchen again.These graters are a billion times better than any other brand. They use a special manufacturing process that etches the holes in the blade rather than punching them, which leads to a stronger, sharper edge. The result? This thing will breeze through difficult to grate items with almost no effort. I use mine mostly for parmigiana cheese and whole nutmeg, but I have also found it incredibly useful for grating those fibrous ginger roots.


Question: What happens to unused items?

Answer: it ends up gone

I'm a no clutter kind of guy in the kitchen. <hl> If I don't use something, it ends up gone ... but a microplane grater will NEVER be absent from my kitchen again. <hl> These graters are a billion times better than any other brand. They use a special manufacturing process that etches the holes in the blade rather than punching them, which leads to a stronger, sharper edge. The result? This thing will breeze through difficult to grate items with almost no effort. I use mine mostly for parmigiana cheese and whole nutmeg, but I have also found it incredibly useful for grating those fibrous ginger roots.

I'm a no clutter kind of guy in the kitchen. If I don't use something, <hl> it ends up gone <hl>... but a microplane grater will NEVER be absent from my kitchen again.These graters are a billion times better than any other brand. They use a special manufacturing process that etches the holes in the blade rather than punching them, which leads to a stronger, sharper edge. The result? This thing will breeze through difficult to grate items with almost no effort. I use mine mostly for parmigiana cheese and whole nutmeg, but I have also found it incredibly useful for grating those fibrous ginger roots.

If I don't use something, <hl> it ends up gone <hl> ... but a microplane grater will NEVER be absent from my kitchen again.


Question: What is being reviewed?

Answer: microplane grater

I'm a no clutter kind of guy in the kitchen. If I don't use something, it ends up gone... <hl> but a microplane grater will NEVER be absent from my kitchen again. <hl> These graters are a billion times better than any other brand. They use a special manufacturing process that etches the holes in the blade rather than punching them, which leads to a stronger, sharper edge. The result? This thing will breeze through difficult to grate items with almost no effort. I use mine mostly for parmigiana cheese and whole nutmeg, but I have also found it incredibly useful for grating those fibrous ginger roots.

I'm a no clutter kind of guy in the kitchen. If I don't use something, it ends up gone... but a <hl> microplane grater <hl> will NEVER be absent from my kitchen again.These graters are a billion times better than any other brand. They use a special manufacturing process that etches the holes in the blade rather than punching them, which leads to a stronger, sharper edge. The result? This thing will breeze through difficult to grate items with almost no effort. I use mine mostly for parmigiana cheese and whole nutmeg, but I have also found it incredibly useful for grating those fibrous ginger roots.


Question: What is special?

Answer: manufacturing process

I'm a no clutter kind of guy in the kitchen. If I don't use something, it ends up gone... but a microplane grater will NEVER be absent from my kitchen again. These graters are a billion times better than any other brand. <hl> They use a special manufacturing process that etches the holes in the blade rather than punching them, which leads to a stronger, sharper edge. <hl> The result? This thing will breeze through difficult to grate items with almost no effort. I use mine mostly for parmigiana cheese and whole nutmeg, but I have also found it incredibly useful for grating those fibrous ginger roots.

I'm a no clutter kind of guy in the kitchen. If I don't use something, it ends up gone... but a microplane grater will NEVER be absent from my kitchen again.These graters are a billion times better than any other brand. They use a special <hl> manufacturing process <hl> that etches the holes in the blade rather than punching them, which leads to a stronger, sharper edge. The result? This thing will breeze through difficult to grate items with almost no effort. I use mine mostly for parmigiana cheese and whole nutmeg, but I have also found it incredibly useful for grating those fibrous ginger roots.


Question: What does the author mostly use the product for?

Answer: parmigiana cheese and whole nutmeg

I'm a no clutter kind of guy in the kitchen. If I don't use something, it ends up gone... but a microplane grater will NEVER be absent from my kitchen again. These graters are a billion times better than any other brand. They use a special manufacturing process that etches the holes in the blade rather than punching them, which leads to a stronger, sharper edge. The result? This thing will breeze through difficult to grate items with almost no effort. <hl> I use mine mostly for parmigiana cheese and whole nutmeg , but I have also found it incredibly useful for grating those fibrous ginger roots. <hl>

I'm a no clutter kind of guy in the kitchen. If I don't use something, it ends up gone... but a microplane grater will NEVER be absent from my kitchen again.These graters are a billion times better than any other brand. They use a special manufacturing process that etches the holes in the blade rather than punching them, which leads to a stronger, sharper edge. The result? This thing will breeze through difficult to grate items with almost no effort. I use mine mostly for <hl> parmigiana cheese and whole nutmeg <hl>, but I have also found it incredibly useful for grating those fibrous ginger roots.

I use mine mostly for <hl> parmigiana cheese and whole nutmeg <hl> , but I have also found it incredibly useful for grating those fibrous ginger roots.


Question: What is being reviewed?

I was at first very impressed with the cutting board. After I had it for a few months, the planks began to separate on one side. It warped; and I was faithfully wiping it with cutting board oil after each use, and I never submerged it into the water. I would not recommend wood for a cutting board, go with the white poly cutting boards instead. I ended up purchasing a Stanton Trading 15 by 20 by 1/2-Inch Cutting Board later on. It's much better.

Answer: cutting board

<hl> I was at first very impressed with the cutting board . <hl> After I had it for a few months, the planks began to separate on one side. It warped; and I was faithfully wiping it with cutting board oil after each use, and I never submerged it into the water. I would not recommend wood for a cutting board, go with the white poly cutting boards instead. I ended up purchasing a Stanton Trading 15 by 20 by 1/2-Inch Cutting Board later on. It's much better.

I was at first very impressed with the <hl> cutting board <hl>. After I had it for a few months, the planks began to separate on one side. It warped; and I was faithfully wiping it with cutting board oil after each use, and I never submerged it into the water. I would not recommend wood for a cutting board, go with the white poly cutting boards instead. I ended up purchasing a Stanton Trading 15 by 20 by 1/2-Inch Cutting Board later on. It's much better.

I was at first very impressed with the <hl> cutting board <hl> .


Question: What came apart?

Answer: the planks

I was at first very impressed with the cutting board. <hl> After I had it for a few months, the planks began to separate on one side. <hl> It warped; and I was faithfully wiping it with cutting board oil after each use, and I never submerged it into the water. I would not recommend wood for a cutting board, go with the white poly cutting boards instead. I ended up purchasing a Stanton Trading 15 by 20 by 1/2-Inch Cutting Board later on. It's much better.

I was at first very impressed with the cutting board. After I had it for a few months, <hl> the planks <hl> began to separate on one side. It warped; and I was faithfully wiping it with cutting board oil after each use, and I never submerged it into the water. I would not recommend wood for a cutting board, go with the white poly cutting boards instead. I ended up purchasing a Stanton Trading 15 by 20 by 1/2-Inch Cutting Board later on. It's much better.


Question: Where was there separation?

Answer: one side

I was at first very impressed with the cutting board. <hl> After I had it for a few months, the planks began to separate on one side . <hl> It warped; and I was faithfully wiping it with cutting board oil after each use, and I never submerged it into the water. I would not recommend wood for a cutting board, go with the white poly cutting boards instead. I ended up purchasing a Stanton Trading 15 by 20 by 1/2-Inch Cutting Board later on. It's much better.

I was at first very impressed with the cutting board. After I had it for a few months, the planks began to separate on <hl> one side <hl>. It warped; and I was faithfully wiping it with cutting board oil after each use, and I never submerged it into the water. I would not recommend wood for a cutting board, go with the white poly cutting boards instead. I ended up purchasing a Stanton Trading 15 by 20 by 1/2-Inch Cutting Board later on. It's much better.

After I had it for a few months, the planks began to separate on <hl> one side <hl> .


Question: What did the author use to treat the product?

Answer: cutting board oil

I was at first very impressed with the cutting board. After I had it for a few months, the planks began to separate on one side. <hl> It warped; and I was faithfully wiping it with cutting board oil after each use, and I never submerged it into the water. <hl> I would not recommend wood for a cutting board, go with the white poly cutting boards instead. I ended up purchasing a Stanton Trading 15 by 20 by 1/2-Inch Cutting Board later on. It's much better.

I was at first very impressed with the cutting board. After I had it for a few months, the planks began to separate on one side. It warped; and I was faithfully wiping it with <hl> cutting board oil <hl> after each use, and I never submerged it into the water. I would not recommend wood for a cutting board, go with the white poly cutting boards instead. I ended up purchasing a Stanton Trading 15 by 20 by 1/2-Inch Cutting Board later on. It's much better.


Question: What did the author not do?

Answer: never submerged it into the water

I never submerged it into the water .

I was at first very impressed with the cutting board. After I had it for a few months, the planks began to separate on one side. It warped; and I was faithfully wiping it with cutting board oil after each use, and <hl> I never submerged it into the water . <hl> I would not recommend wood for a cutting board, go with the white poly cutting boards instead. I ended up purchasing a Stanton Trading 15 by 20 by 1/2-Inch Cutting Board later on. It's much better.

I was at first very impressed with the cutting board. After I had it for a few months, the planks began to separate on one side. It warped; and I was faithfully wiping it with cutting board oil after each use, and I <hl> never submerged it into the water <hl>. I would not recommend wood for a cutting board, go with the white poly cutting boards instead. I ended up purchasing a Stanton Trading 15 by 20 by 1/2-Inch Cutting Board later on. It's much better.

I <hl> never submerged it into the water <hl> .


Question: When did problems start?

I loved these, so much, I purchased several of them (always in the dishwasher). But after about 6 months or so, the bottom half of the two-piece handles came unglued, one by one, rendering them useless. I tried to find a way to glue them, but the handle is ridged inside with large hollow spaces, so I couldn't come up with an effective repair. Also, I didn't like that the handles trapped dirt and water, which would slowly leak out. However, they scraped very well, while they lasted. The blade (which is just flexible enough) is thin enough to reach into most small-mouthed jars. The handle is long, 11" end to end. I would not buy again, unless handle is redesigned. I hope this helps.

Answer: 6 months or so

I loved these, so much, I purchased several of them (always in the dishwasher). <hl> But after about 6 months or so , the bottom half of the two-piece handles came unglued, one by one, rendering them useless. <hl> I tried to find a way to glue them, but the handle is ridged inside with large hollow spaces, so I couldn't come up with an effective repair. Also, I didn't like that the handles trapped dirt and water, which would slowly leak out. However, they scraped very well, while they lasted. The blade (which is just flexible enough) is thin enough to reach into most small-mouthed jars. The handle is long, 11" end to end. I would not buy again, unless handle is redesigned. I hope this helps.

I loved these, so much, I purchased several of them (always in the dishwasher). But after about <hl> 6 months or so <hl>, the bottom half of the two-piece handles came unglued, one by one, rendering them useless. I tried to find a way to glue them, but the handle is ridged inside with large hollow spaces, so I couldn't come up with an effective repair. Also, I didn't like that the handles trapped dirt and water, which would slowly leak out. However, they scraped very well, while they lasted. The blade (which is just flexible enough) is thin enough to reach into most small-mouthed jars. The handle is long, 11" end to end. I would not buy again, unless handle is redesigned. I hope this helps.

But after about <hl> 6 months or so <hl> , the bottom half of the two-piece handles came unglued, one by one, rendering them useless.


Question: What was compromised?

Answer: two-piece handles

I loved these, so much, I purchased several of them (always in the dishwasher). <hl> But after about 6 months or so, the bottom half of the two-piece handles came unglued, one by one, rendering them useless. <hl> I tried to find a way to glue them, but the handle is ridged inside with large hollow spaces, so I couldn't come up with an effective repair. Also, I didn't like that the handles trapped dirt and water, which would slowly leak out. However, they scraped very well, while they lasted. The blade (which is just flexible enough) is thin enough to reach into most small-mouthed jars. The handle is long, 11" end to end. I would not buy again, unless handle is redesigned. I hope this helps.

I loved these, so much, I purchased several of them (always in the dishwasher). But after about 6 months or so, the bottom half of the <hl> two-piece handles <hl> came unglued, one by one, rendering them useless. I tried to find a way to glue them, but the handle is ridged inside with large hollow spaces, so I couldn't come up with an effective repair. Also, I didn't like that the handles trapped dirt and water, which would slowly leak out. However, they scraped very well, while they lasted. The blade (which is just flexible enough) is thin enough to reach into most small-mouthed jars. The handle is long, 11" end to end. I would not buy again, unless handle is redesigned. I hope this helps.


Question: What was no longer of use?

Answer: two-piece handles

I loved these, so much, I purchased several of them (always in the dishwasher). <hl> But after about 6 months or so, the bottom half of the two-piece handles came unglued, one by one, rendering them useless. <hl> I tried to find a way to glue them, but the handle is ridged inside with large hollow spaces, so I couldn't come up with an effective repair. Also, I didn't like that the handles trapped dirt and water, which would slowly leak out. However, they scraped very well, while they lasted. The blade (which is just flexible enough) is thin enough to reach into most small-mouthed jars. The handle is long, 11" end to end. I would not buy again, unless handle is redesigned. I hope this helps.

I loved these, so much, I purchased several of them (always in the dishwasher). But after about 6 months or so, the bottom half of the <hl> two-piece handles <hl> came unglued, one by one, rendering them useless. I tried to find a way to glue them, but the handle is ridged inside with large hollow spaces, so I couldn't come up with an effective repair. Also, I didn't like that the handles trapped dirt and water, which would slowly leak out. However, they scraped very well, while they lasted. The blade (which is just flexible enough) is thin enough to reach into most small-mouthed jars. The handle is long, 11" end to end. I would not buy again, unless handle is redesigned. I hope this helps.


Question: What made repair impossible?

Answer: large hollow spaces

I loved these, so much, I purchased several of them (always in the dishwasher). But after about 6 months or so, the bottom half of the two-piece handles came unglued, one by one, rendering them useless. <hl> I tried to find a way to glue them, but the handle is ridged inside with large hollow spaces , so I couldn't come up with an effective repair. <hl> Also, I didn't like that the handles trapped dirt and water, which would slowly leak out. However, they scraped very well, while they lasted. The blade (which is just flexible enough) is thin enough to reach into most small-mouthed jars. The handle is long, 11" end to end. I would not buy again, unless handle is redesigned. I hope this helps.

I loved these, so much, I purchased several of them (always in the dishwasher). But after about 6 months or so, the bottom half of the two-piece handles came unglued, one by one, rendering them useless. I tried to find a way to glue them, but the handle is ridged inside with <hl> large hollow spaces <hl>, so I couldn't come up with an effective repair. Also, I didn't like that the handles trapped dirt and water, which would slowly leak out. However, they scraped very well, while they lasted. The blade (which is just flexible enough) is thin enough to reach into most small-mouthed jars. The handle is long, 11" end to end. I would not buy again, unless handle is redesigned. I hope this helps.

I tried to find a way to glue them, but the handle is ridged inside with <hl> large hollow spaces <hl> , so I couldn't come up with an effective repair.


Question: What was retained?

Answer: dirt and water

I loved these, so much, I purchased several of them (always in the dishwasher). But after about 6 months or so, the bottom half of the two-piece handles came unglued, one by one, rendering them useless. I tried to find a way to glue them, but the handle is ridged inside with large hollow spaces, so I couldn't come up with an effective repair. <hl> Also, I didn't like that the handles trapped dirt and water , which would slowly leak out. <hl> However, they scraped very well, while they lasted. The blade (which is just flexible enough) is thin enough to reach into most small-mouthed jars. The handle is long, 11" end to end. I would not buy again, unless handle is redesigned. I hope this helps.

I loved these, so much, I purchased several of them (always in the dishwasher). But after about 6 months or so, the bottom half of the two-piece handles came unglued, one by one, rendering them useless. I tried to find a way to glue them, but the handle is ridged inside with large hollow spaces, so I couldn't come up with an effective repair. Also, I didn't like that the handles trapped <hl> dirt and water <hl>, which would slowly leak out. However, they scraped very well, while they lasted. The blade (which is just flexible enough) is thin enough to reach into most small-mouthed jars. The handle is long, 11" end to end. I would not buy again, unless handle is redesigned. I hope this helps.

Also, I didn't like that the handles trapped <hl> dirt and water <hl> , which would slowly leak out.


Question: Who questioned the purchase?

After these arrived, my husband saw them on the kitchen counter and asked why I had them.You see, we don't have any kids in the house anymore (not unless they come home from college!).I told him to wait and see....Next thing you know we are on the screened porch enjoying....(wait for it)....margarita ice pops!!We loved them! It was all I could do to not have another!As far as the Ice Pop Makers themselves, they worked beautifully, no leaking, easy to clean,and just the right size....unless you're having margarita pops...then you might want two.Just sayin.

Answer: husband

<hl> After these arrived, my husband saw them on the kitchen counter and asked why I had them. <hl> You see, we don't have any kids in the house anymore (not unless they come home from college!).I told him to wait and see.... Next thing you know we are on the screened porch enjoying.... (wait for it)....margarita ice pops!!We loved them! It was all I could do to not have another!As far as the Ice Pop Makers themselves, they worked beautifully, no leaking, easy to clean,and just the right size....unless you're having margarita pops...then you might want two. Just sayin.

After these arrived, my <hl> husband <hl> saw them on the kitchen counter and asked why I had them.You see, we don't have any kids in the house anymore (not unless they come home from college!).I told him to wait and see....Next thing you know we are on the screened porch enjoying....(wait for it)....margarita ice pops!!We loved them! It was all I could do to not have another!As far as the Ice Pop Makers themselves, they worked beautifully, no leaking, easy to clean,and just the right size....unless you're having margarita pops...then you might want two.Just sayin.


Question: Where was the item?

Answer: kitchen counter

<hl> After these arrived, my husband saw them on the kitchen counter and asked why I had them. <hl> You see, we don't have any kids in the house anymore (not unless they come home from college!).I told him to wait and see.... Next thing you know we are on the screened porch enjoying.... (wait for it)....margarita ice pops!!We loved them! It was all I could do to not have another!As far as the Ice Pop Makers themselves, they worked beautifully, no leaking, easy to clean,and just the right size....unless you're having margarita pops...then you might want two. Just sayin.

After these arrived, my husband saw them on the <hl> kitchen counter <hl> and asked why I had them.You see, we don't have any kids in the house anymore (not unless they come home from college!).I told him to wait and see....Next thing you know we are on the screened porch enjoying....(wait for it)....margarita ice pops!!We loved them! It was all I could do to not have another!As far as the Ice Pop Makers themselves, they worked beautifully, no leaking, easy to clean,and just the right size....unless you're having margarita pops...then you might want two.Just sayin.


Question: What does the author not have?

Answer: kids in the house anymore

After these arrived, my husband saw them on the kitchen counter and asked why I had them. <hl> You see, we don't have any kids in the house anymore (not unless they come home from college!).I told him to wait and see.... <hl> Next thing you know we are on the screened porch enjoying.... (wait for it)....margarita ice pops!!We loved them! It was all I could do to not have another!As far as the Ice Pop Makers themselves, they worked beautifully, no leaking, easy to clean,and just the right size....unless you're having margarita pops...then you might want two. Just sayin.

After these arrived, my husband saw them on the kitchen counter and asked why I had them.You see, we don't have any <hl> kids in the house anymore <hl> (not unless they come home from college!).I told him to wait and see....Next thing you know we are on the screened porch enjoying....(wait for it)....margarita ice pops!!We loved them! It was all I could do to not have another!As far as the Ice Pop Makers themselves, they worked beautifully, no leaking, easy to clean,and just the right size....unless you're having margarita pops...then you might want two.Just sayin.


Question: Where are the author's children?

Answer: college

After these arrived, my husband saw them on the kitchen counter and asked why I had them. <hl> You see, we don't have any kids in the house anymore (not unless they come home from college !).I told him to wait and see.... <hl> Next thing you know we are on the screened porch enjoying.... (wait for it)....margarita ice pops!!We loved them! It was all I could do to not have another!As far as the Ice Pop Makers themselves, they worked beautifully, no leaking, easy to clean,and just the right size....unless you're having margarita pops...then you might want two. Just sayin.

After these arrived, my husband saw them on the kitchen counter and asked why I had them.You see, we don't have any kids in the house anymore (not unless they come home from <hl> college <hl>!).I told him to wait and see....Next thing you know we are on the screened porch enjoying....(wait for it)....margarita ice pops!!We loved them! It was all I could do to not have another!As far as the Ice Pop Makers themselves, they worked beautifully, no leaking, easy to clean,and just the right size....unless you're having margarita pops...then you might want two.Just sayin.

You see, we don't have any kids in the house anymore (not unless they come home from <hl> college <hl> !).I told him to wait and see....


Question: What was made?

Answer: .margarita ice pops

.margarita ice pops !!

After these arrived, my husband saw them on the kitchen counter and asked why I had them. You see, we don't have any kids in the house anymore (not unless they come home from college!).I told him to wait and see.... Next thing you know we are on the screened porch enjoying.... (wait for it)... <hl> .margarita ice pops !! <hl> We loved them! It was all I could do to not have another!As far as the Ice Pop Makers themselves, they worked beautifully, no leaking, easy to clean,and just the right size....unless you're having margarita pops...then you might want two. Just sayin.

After these arrived, my husband saw them on the kitchen counter and asked why I had them.You see, we don't have any kids in the house anymore (not unless they come home from college!).I told him to wait and see....Next thing you know we are on the screened porch enjoying....(wait for it)...<hl> .margarita ice pops <hl>!!We loved them! It was all I could do to not have another!As far as the Ice Pop Makers themselves, they worked beautifully, no leaking, easy to clean,and just the right size....unless you're having margarita pops...then you might want two.Just sayin.


Question: What is being reviewed?

I love this mat for everything. It is of good heft (not flimsy) and makes it extremely easy to knead dough or roll out pizza or pie dough to an exact size. There are even two pizza recipes printed on it. Clean up is a breeze and little if any product is left behind on this mat. It also keeps the counter clean. I only hope the printed information stays for years but since it is probably silicone as well, I don't have any worries. It is one of those things you might not think you need but once you have it you'll use it every day.

Answer: mat

I love this mat for everything.

<hl> I love this mat for everything. <hl> It is of good heft (not flimsy) and makes it extremely easy to knead dough or roll out pizza or pie dough to an exact size. There are even two pizza recipes printed on it. Clean up is a breeze and little if any product is left behind on this mat. It also keeps the counter clean. I only hope the printed information stays for years but since it is probably silicone as well, I don't have any worries. It is one of those things you might not think you need but once you have it you'll use it every day.

I love this <hl> mat <hl> for everything. It is of good heft (not flimsy) and makes it extremely easy to knead dough or roll out pizza or pie dough to an exact size. There are even two pizza recipes printed on it. Clean up is a breeze and little if any product is left behind on this mat. It also keeps the counter clean. I only hope the printed information stays for years but since it is probably silicone as well, I don't have any worries. It is one of those things you might not think you need but once you have it you'll use it every day.


Question: What is the size of the mat?

Answer: good heft

I love this mat for everything. <hl> It is of good heft (not flimsy) and makes it extremely easy to knead dough or roll out pizza or pie dough to an exact size. <hl> There are even two pizza recipes printed on it. Clean up is a breeze and little if any product is left behind on this mat. It also keeps the counter clean. I only hope the printed information stays for years but since it is probably silicone as well, I don't have any worries. It is one of those things you might not think you need but once you have it you'll use it every day.

I love this mat for everything. It is of <hl> good heft <hl> (not flimsy) and makes it extremely easy to knead dough or roll out pizza or pie dough to an exact size. There are even two pizza recipes printed on it. Clean up is a breeze and little if any product is left behind on this mat. It also keeps the counter clean. I only hope the printed information stays for years but since it is probably silicone as well, I don't have any worries. It is one of those things you might not think you need but once you have it you'll use it every day.


Question: What is the mat not?

Answer: flimsy

I love this mat for everything. <hl> It is of good heft (not flimsy ) and makes it extremely easy to knead dough or roll out pizza or pie dough to an exact size. <hl> There are even two pizza recipes printed on it. Clean up is a breeze and little if any product is left behind on this mat. It also keeps the counter clean. I only hope the printed information stays for years but since it is probably silicone as well, I don't have any worries. It is one of those things you might not think you need but once you have it you'll use it every day.

I love this mat for everything. It is of good heft (not <hl> flimsy <hl>) and makes it extremely easy to knead dough or roll out pizza or pie dough to an exact size. There are even two pizza recipes printed on it. Clean up is a breeze and little if any product is left behind on this mat. It also keeps the counter clean. I only hope the printed information stays for years but since it is probably silicone as well, I don't have any worries. It is one of those things you might not think you need but once you have it you'll use it every day.

It is of good heft (not <hl> flimsy <hl> ) and makes it extremely easy to knead dough or roll out pizza or pie dough to an exact size.


Question: What is the mat used for a lot?

Answer: knead dough or roll out pizza or pie dough

I love this mat for everything. <hl> It is of good heft (not flimsy) and makes it extremely easy to knead dough or roll out pizza or pie dough to an exact size. <hl> There are even two pizza recipes printed on it. Clean up is a breeze and little if any product is left behind on this mat. It also keeps the counter clean. I only hope the printed information stays for years but since it is probably silicone as well, I don't have any worries. It is one of those things you might not think you need but once you have it you'll use it every day.

I love this mat for everything. It is of good heft (not flimsy) and makes it extremely easy to <hl> knead dough or roll out pizza or pie dough <hl> to an exact size. There are even two pizza recipes printed on it. Clean up is a breeze and little if any product is left behind on this mat. It also keeps the counter clean. I only hope the printed information stays for years but since it is probably silicone as well, I don't have any worries. It is one of those things you might not think you need but once you have it you'll use it every day.


Question: What is easy?

Answer: Clean up

I love this mat for everything. It is of good heft (not flimsy) and makes it extremely easy to knead dough or roll out pizza or pie dough to an exact size. There are even two pizza recipes printed on it. <hl> Clean up is a breeze and little if any product is left behind on this mat. <hl> It also keeps the counter clean. I only hope the printed information stays for years but since it is probably silicone as well, I don't have any worries. It is one of those things you might not think you need but once you have it you'll use it every day.

I love this mat for everything. It is of good heft (not flimsy) and makes it extremely easy to knead dough or roll out pizza or pie dough to an exact size. There are even two pizza recipes printed on it. <hl> Clean up <hl> is a breeze and little if any product is left behind on this mat. It also keeps the counter clean. I only hope the printed information stays for years but since it is probably silicone as well, I don't have any worries. It is one of those things you might not think you need but once you have it you'll use it every day.


Question: What type of carpet is Roomba Red best on?

Roomba Red works. It might not be as powerful as some others, but for low to medium pile carpet, it doesn't really need to be. Since it's much easier to use, I tend to vacuum the whole house 2-3 times per week. Plus each time you turn it on, it covers everything an average of 4 times. Both of these things mean MUCH cleaner carpets on a regular basis. It cleans much better than a cordless. (I have several different ones that I use for stairs) Great product. Consumer reports missed the boat. It's a robot and they are comparing it to non-robots. It may not have picked up as much in one pass as some of their other vacuums they tested but it isn't designed like a traditional vacuum. It goes over things 4 times, plus you use it much more often since you don't actually have to vacuum. Also, cleaning it is important and there are other important things to know to use it well. Check out [...] to get great info.

Answer: low to medium pile carpet

Roomba Red works. <hl> It might not be as powerful as some others, but for low to medium pile carpet , it doesn't really need to be. <hl> Since it's much easier to use, I tend to vacuum the whole house 2-3 times per week. Plus each time you turn it on, it covers everything an average of 4 times. Both of these things mean MUCH cleaner carpets on a regular basis. It cleans much better than a cordless. (I have several different ones that I use for stairs) Great product. Consumer reports missed the boat. It's a robot and they are comparing it to non-robots. It may not have picked up as much in one pass as some of their other vacuums they tested but it isn't designed like a traditional vacuum. It goes over things 4 times, plus you use it much more often since you don't actually have to vacuum. Also, cleaning it is important and there are other important things to know to use it well. Check out [...] to get great info.

Roomba Red works. It might not be as powerful as some others, but for <hl> low to medium pile carpet <hl>, it doesn't really need to be. Since it's much easier to use, I tend to vacuum the whole house 2-3 times per week. Plus each time you turn it on, it covers everything an average of 4 times. Both of these things mean MUCH cleaner carpets on a regular basis. It cleans much better than a cordless. (I have several different ones that I use for stairs) Great product. Consumer reports missed the boat. It's a robot and they are comparing it to non-robots. It may not have picked up as much in one pass as some of their other vacuums they tested but it isn't designed like a traditional vacuum. It goes over things 4 times, plus you use it much more often since you don't actually have to vacuum. Also, cleaning it is important and there are other important things to know to use it well. Check out [...] to get great info.

It might not be as powerful as some others, but for <hl> low to medium pile carpet <hl> , it doesn't really need to be.


Question: How often does the author vacuum their home?

Answer: 2-3 times per week

Roomba Red works. It might not be as powerful as some others, but for low to medium pile carpet, it doesn't really need to be. <hl> Since it's much easier to use, I tend to vacuum the whole house 2-3 times per week . <hl> Plus each time you turn it on, it covers everything an average of 4 times. Both of these things mean MUCH cleaner carpets on a regular basis. It cleans much better than a cordless. (I have several different ones that I use for stairs) Great product. Consumer reports missed the boat. It's a robot and they are comparing it to non-robots. It may not have picked up as much in one pass as some of their other vacuums they tested but it isn't designed like a traditional vacuum. It goes over things 4 times, plus you use it much more often since you don't actually have to vacuum. Also, cleaning it is important and there are other important things to know to use it well. Check out [...] to get great info.

Roomba Red works. It might not be as powerful as some others, but for low to medium pile carpet, it doesn't really need to be. Since it's much easier to use, I tend to vacuum the whole house <hl> 2-3 times per week <hl>. Plus each time you turn it on, it covers everything an average of 4 times. Both of these things mean MUCH cleaner carpets on a regular basis. It cleans much better than a cordless. (I have several different ones that I use for stairs) Great product. Consumer reports missed the boat. It's a robot and they are comparing it to non-robots. It may not have picked up as much in one pass as some of their other vacuums they tested but it isn't designed like a traditional vacuum. It goes over things 4 times, plus you use it much more often since you don't actually have to vacuum. Also, cleaning it is important and there are other important things to know to use it well. Check out [...] to get great info.

Since it's much easier to use, I tend to vacuum the whole house <hl> 2-3 times per week <hl> .


Question: What are Consumer Reports comparing the Roomba Red to?

Answer: non-robots

Roomba Red works. It might not be as powerful as some others, but for low to medium pile carpet, it doesn't really need to be. Since it's much easier to use, I tend to vacuum the whole house 2-3 times per week. Plus each time you turn it on, it covers everything an average of 4 times. Both of these things mean MUCH cleaner carpets on a regular basis. It cleans much better than a cordless. (I have several different ones that I use for stairs) Great product. Consumer reports missed the boat. <hl> It's a robot and they are comparing it to non-robots . <hl> It may not have picked up as much in one pass as some of their other vacuums they tested but it isn't designed like a traditional vacuum. It goes over things 4 times, plus you use it much more often since you don't actually have to vacuum. Also, cleaning it is important and there are other important things to know to use it well. Check out [...] to get great info.

Roomba Red works. It might not be as powerful as some others, but for low to medium pile carpet, it doesn't really need to be. Since it's much easier to use, I tend to vacuum the whole house 2-3 times per week. Plus each time you turn it on, it covers everything an average of 4 times. Both of these things mean MUCH cleaner carpets on a regular basis. It cleans much better than a cordless. (I have several different ones that I use for stairs) Great product. Consumer reports missed the boat. It's a robot and they are comparing it to <hl> non-robots <hl>. It may not have picked up as much in one pass as some of their other vacuums they tested but it isn't designed like a traditional vacuum. It goes over things 4 times, plus you use it much more often since you don't actually have to vacuum. Also, cleaning it is important and there are other important things to know to use it well. Check out [...] to get great info.

It's a robot and they are comparing it to <hl> non-robots <hl> .


Question: How many times does the Roomba Red go over things?

Answer: 4 times

Roomba Red works. It might not be as powerful as some others, but for low to medium pile carpet, it doesn't really need to be. Since it's much easier to use, I tend to vacuum the whole house 2-3 times per week. <hl> Plus each time you turn it on, it covers everything an average of 4 times . <hl> Both of these things mean MUCH cleaner carpets on a regular basis. It cleans much better than a cordless. (I have several different ones that I use for stairs) Great product. Consumer reports missed the boat. It's a robot and they are comparing it to non-robots. It may not have picked up as much in one pass as some of their other vacuums they tested but it isn't designed like a traditional vacuum. It goes over things 4 times, plus you use it much more often since you don't actually have to vacuum. Also, cleaning it is important and there are other important things to know to use it well. Check out [...] to get great info.

Roomba Red works. It might not be as powerful as some others, but for low to medium pile carpet, it doesn't really need to be. Since it's much easier to use, I tend to vacuum the whole house 2-3 times per week. Plus each time you turn it on, it covers everything an average of <hl> 4 times <hl>. Both of these things mean MUCH cleaner carpets on a regular basis. It cleans much better than a cordless. (I have several different ones that I use for stairs) Great product. Consumer reports missed the boat. It's a robot and they are comparing it to non-robots. It may not have picked up as much in one pass as some of their other vacuums they tested but it isn't designed like a traditional vacuum. It goes over things 4 times, plus you use it much more often since you don't actually have to vacuum. Also, cleaning it is important and there are other important things to know to use it well. Check out [...] to get great info.

Plus each time you turn it on, it covers everything an average of <hl> 4 times <hl> .


Question: How many of the products has the author owned?

Works great not too sure about the "ion" part def not its strong point. I have had two of these from Amazon the first one the base didnt work at all, this one the base is like 90% working... there is a screw you are supposed to attach to the swivel part of the base but if you do it properly it wont swivel, so I left it off and it swivels "good enough". All and all its a good buy for a budget but if there was a better one out there Id go for it.

Answer: two

Works great not too sure about the "ion" part def not its strong point. <hl> I have had two of these from Amazon the first one the base didnt work at all, this one the base is like 90% working... there is a screw you are supposed to attach to the swivel part of the base but if you do it properly it wont swivel, so I left it off and it swivels "good enough". <hl> All and all its a good buy for a budget but if there was a better one out there Id go for it.

Works great not too sure about the "ion" part def not its strong point. I have had <hl> two <hl> of these from Amazon the first one the base didnt work at all, this one the base is like 90% working... there is a screw you are supposed to attach to the swivel part of the base but if you do it properly it wont swivel, so I left it off and it swivels "good enough". All and all its a good buy for a budget but if there was a better one out there Id go for it.


Question: What percentage is this product working for the author?

Answer: 90%

Works great not too sure about the "ion" part def not its strong point. <hl> I have had two of these from Amazon the first one the base didnt work at all, this one the base is like 90% working... there is a screw you are supposed to attach to the swivel part of the base but if you do it properly it wont swivel, so I left it off and it swivels "good enough". <hl> All and all its a good buy for a budget but if there was a better one out there Id go for it.

Works great not too sure about the "ion" part def not its strong point. I have had two of these from Amazon the first one the base didnt work at all, this one the base is like <hl> 90% <hl> working... there is a screw you are supposed to attach to the swivel part of the base but if you do it properly it wont swivel, so I left it off and it swivels "good enough". All and all its a good buy for a budget but if there was a better one out there Id go for it.


Question: What type of buy is this for someone on a budget?

Answer: good

Works great not too sure about the "ion" part def not its strong point. <hl> I have had two of these from Amazon the first one the base didnt work at all, this one the base is like 90% working... there is a screw you are supposed to attach to the swivel part of the base but if you do it properly it wont swivel, so I left it off and it swivels " good enough". <hl> All and all its a good buy for a budget but if there was a better one out there Id go for it.

Works great not too sure about the "ion" part def not its strong point. I have had two of these from Amazon the first one the base didnt work at all, this one the base is like 90% working... there is a screw you are supposed to attach to the swivel part of the base but if you do it properly it wont swivel, so I left it off and it swivels "<hl> good <hl> enough". All and all its a good buy for a budget but if there was a better one out there Id go for it.

I have had two of these from Amazon the first one the base didnt work at all, this one the base is like 90% working... there is a screw you are supposed to attach to the swivel part of the base but if you do it properly it wont swivel, so I left it off and it swivels " <hl> good <hl> enough".


Question: What do you have to attach properly in order for the product to swivel?

Answer: a screw

Works great not too sure about the "ion" part def not its strong point. <hl> I have had two of these from Amazon the first one the base didnt work at all, this one the base is like 90% working... there is a screw you are supposed to attach to the swivel part of the base but if you do it properly it wont swivel, so I left it off and it swivels "good enough". <hl> All and all its a good buy for a budget but if there was a better one out there Id go for it.

Works great not too sure about the "ion" part def not its strong point. I have had two of these from Amazon the first one the base didnt work at all, this one the base is like 90% working... there is <hl> a screw <hl> you are supposed to attach to the swivel part of the base but if you do it properly it wont swivel, so I left it off and it swivels "good enough". All and all its a good buy for a budget but if there was a better one out there Id go for it.


Question: How did the coffee taste to the author?

I folowed the instructions and found that the coffee was very weak so I experimented with differint grinds and filter no filter. I found not useing the paper filter and grinding the coffee expresso and stoping the water when it starts to look pale makes a med. strong cup. A lot of work for a decent cup. I still think that my old krups drip makes a great cup. I will keep trying other alternets to the pods becous there very expensive. I am waiting for some one to start manufacturing a home pod maker. that you can fill & seel at home.

Answer: very weak

<hl> I folowed the instructions and found that the coffee was very weak so I experimented with differint grinds and filter no filter. <hl> I found not useing the paper filter and grinding the coffee expresso and stoping the water when it starts to look pale makes a med. strong cup. A lot of work for a decent cup. I still think that my old krups drip makes a great cup. I will keep trying other alternets to the pods becous there very expensive. I am waiting for some one to start manufacturing a home pod maker. that you can fill & seel at home.

I folowed the instructions and found that the coffee was <hl> very weak <hl> so I experimented with differint grinds and filter no filter. I found not useing the paper filter and grinding the coffee expresso and stoping the water when it starts to look pale makes a med. strong cup. A lot of work for a decent cup. I still think that my old krups drip makes a great cup. I will keep trying other alternets to the pods becous there very expensive. I am waiting for some one to start manufacturing a home pod maker. that you can fill & seel at home.


Question: What did the author stop in the process of coffee making that made the coffee better?

Answer: the water

I folowed the instructions and found that the coffee was very weak so I experimented with differint grinds and filter no filter. <hl> I found not useing the paper filter and grinding the coffee expresso and stoping the water when it starts to look pale makes a med. <hl> strong cup. A lot of work for a decent cup. I still think that my old krups drip makes a great cup. I will keep trying other alternets to the pods becous there very expensive. I am waiting for some one to start manufacturing a home pod maker. that you can fill & seel at home.

I folowed the instructions and found that the coffee was very weak so I experimented with differint grinds and filter no filter. I found not useing the paper filter and grinding the coffee expresso and stoping <hl> the water <hl> when it starts to look pale makes a med. strong cup. A lot of work for a decent cup. I still think that my old krups drip makes a great cup. I will keep trying other alternets to the pods becous there very expensive. I am waiting for some one to start manufacturing a home pod maker. that you can fill & seel at home.


Question: What other coffee maker does the author own?

Answer: krups drip

I folowed the instructions and found that the coffee was very weak so I experimented with differint grinds and filter no filter. I found not useing the paper filter and grinding the coffee expresso and stoping the water when it starts to look pale makes a med. strong cup. A lot of work for a decent cup. <hl> I still think that my old krups drip makes a great cup. <hl> I will keep trying other alternets to the pods becous there very expensive. I am waiting for some one to start manufacturing a home pod maker. that you can fill & seel at home.

I folowed the instructions and found that the coffee was very weak so I experimented with differint grinds and filter no filter. I found not useing the paper filter and grinding the coffee expresso and stoping the water when it starts to look pale makes a med. strong cup. A lot of work for a decent cup. I still think that my old <hl> krups drip <hl> makes a great cup. I will keep trying other alternets to the pods becous there very expensive. I am waiting for some one to start manufacturing a home pod maker. that you can fill & seel at home.


Question: What is the main problem for the author with using pods to make coffee?

Answer: there very expensive

I folowed the instructions and found that the coffee was very weak so I experimented with differint grinds and filter no filter. I found not useing the paper filter and grinding the coffee expresso and stoping the water when it starts to look pale makes a med. strong cup. A lot of work for a decent cup. I still think that my old krups drip makes a great cup. <hl> I will keep trying other alternets to the pods becous there very expensive . <hl> I am waiting for some one to start manufacturing a home pod maker. that you can fill & seel at home.

I folowed the instructions and found that the coffee was very weak so I experimented with differint grinds and filter no filter. I found not useing the paper filter and grinding the coffee expresso and stoping the water when it starts to look pale makes a med. strong cup. A lot of work for a decent cup. I still think that my old krups drip makes a great cup. I will keep trying other alternets to the pods becous <hl> there very expensive <hl>. I am waiting for some one to start manufacturing a home pod maker. that you can fill & seel at home.

I will keep trying other alternets to the pods becous <hl> there very expensive <hl> .


Question: What feature is great for keeping all your detergents at hand?

When I went off on a college internship, I knew space was going to be tight. This hamper is very durable and great for taking your items to the laundry and then toting them back to your apartment. The Pocket on the side is great for keeping all your detergents at hand especially if there are doors you have to open or even 3 flights of stairs in my case; great to have at least one hand free when walking. The best part of this hamper is the flexibility of it. If you don't need it you can fold it flat, and even twist and fold it up to just about the size of your hand. Even now back at home, I still love using this hamper for toting my cloths to the washer and dryer. This hamper beats a traditional cloths basket any day, hands down.

Answer: Pocket

When I went off on a college internship, I knew space was going to be tight. This hamper is very durable and great for taking your items to the laundry and then toting them back to your apartment. <hl> The Pocket on the side is great for keeping all your detergents at hand especially if there are doors you have to open or even 3 flights of stairs in my case; great to have at least one hand free when walking. <hl> The best part of this hamper is the flexibility of it. If you don't need it you can fold it flat, and even twist and fold it up to just about the size of your hand. Even now back at home, I still love using this hamper for toting my cloths to the washer and dryer. This hamper beats a traditional cloths basket any day, hands down.

When I went off on a college internship, I knew space was going to be tight. This hamper is very durable and great for taking your items to the laundry and then toting them back to your apartment. The <hl> Pocket <hl> on the side is great for keeping all your detergents at hand especially if there are doors you have to open or even 3 flights of stairs in my case; great to have at least one hand free when walking. The best part of this hamper is the flexibility of it. If you don't need it you can fold it flat, and even twist and fold it up to just about the size of your hand. Even now back at home, I still love using this hamper for toting my cloths to the washer and dryer. This hamper beats a traditional cloths basket any day, hands down.


Question: The author knew what was going to be tight when going off to college?

Answer: space

<hl> When I went off on a college internship, I knew space was going to be tight. <hl> This hamper is very durable and great for taking your items to the laundry and then toting them back to your apartment. The Pocket on the side is great for keeping all your detergents at hand especially if there are doors you have to open or even 3 flights of stairs in my case; great to have at least one hand free when walking. The best part of this hamper is the flexibility of it. If you don't need it you can fold it flat, and even twist and fold it up to just about the size of your hand. Even now back at home, I still love using this hamper for toting my cloths to the washer and dryer. This hamper beats a traditional cloths basket any day, hands down.

When I went off on a college internship, I knew <hl> space <hl> was going to be tight. This hamper is very durable and great for taking your items to the laundry and then toting them back to your apartment. The Pocket on the side is great for keeping all your detergents at hand especially if there are doors you have to open or even 3 flights of stairs in my case; great to have at least one hand free when walking. The best part of this hamper is the flexibility of it. If you don't need it you can fold it flat, and even twist and fold it up to just about the size of your hand. Even now back at home, I still love using this hamper for toting my cloths to the washer and dryer. This hamper beats a traditional cloths basket any day, hands down.


Question: What does the author use the hamper for at home?

Answer: toting my cloths to the washer and dryer

When I went off on a college internship, I knew space was going to be tight. This hamper is very durable and great for taking your items to the laundry and then toting them back to your apartment. The Pocket on the side is great for keeping all your detergents at hand especially if there are doors you have to open or even 3 flights of stairs in my case; great to have at least one hand free when walking. The best part of this hamper is the flexibility of it. If you don't need it you can fold it flat, and even twist and fold it up to just about the size of your hand. <hl> Even now back at home, I still love using this hamper for toting my cloths to the washer and dryer . <hl> This hamper beats a traditional cloths basket any day, hands down.

When I went off on a college internship, I knew space was going to be tight. This hamper is very durable and great for taking your items to the laundry and then toting them back to your apartment. The Pocket on the side is great for keeping all your detergents at hand especially if there are doors you have to open or even 3 flights of stairs in my case; great to have at least one hand free when walking. The best part of this hamper is the flexibility of it. If you don't need it you can fold it flat, and even twist and fold it up to just about the size of your hand. Even now back at home, I still love using this hamper for <hl> toting my cloths to the washer and dryer <hl>. This hamper beats a traditional cloths basket any day, hands down.

Even now back at home, I still love using this hamper for <hl> toting my cloths to the washer and dryer <hl> .


Question: What is the best part of this hamper according to the author?

Answer: the flexibility of it

When I went off on a college internship, I knew space was going to be tight. This hamper is very durable and great for taking your items to the laundry and then toting them back to your apartment. The Pocket on the side is great for keeping all your detergents at hand especially if there are doors you have to open or even 3 flights of stairs in my case; great to have at least one hand free when walking. <hl> The best part of this hamper is the flexibility of it . <hl> If you don't need it you can fold it flat, and even twist and fold it up to just about the size of your hand. Even now back at home, I still love using this hamper for toting my cloths to the washer and dryer. This hamper beats a traditional cloths basket any day, hands down.

When I went off on a college internship, I knew space was going to be tight. This hamper is very durable and great for taking your items to the laundry and then toting them back to your apartment. The Pocket on the side is great for keeping all your detergents at hand especially if there are doors you have to open or even 3 flights of stairs in my case; great to have at least one hand free when walking. The best part of this hamper is <hl> the flexibility of it <hl>. If you don't need it you can fold it flat, and even twist and fold it up to just about the size of your hand. Even now back at home, I still love using this hamper for toting my cloths to the washer and dryer. This hamper beats a traditional cloths basket any day, hands down.

The best part of this hamper is <hl> the flexibility of it <hl> .


Question: What did the author wonder when putting the knife into his knife rack?

When I took this knife out of the box I must confess that I had doubts about my judgment in having ordered such an awesome slab of steel. And, as I added it to my knife rack, I couldn't help wondering if I would ever actually find a use for it.Now, some months later, I am happy to report my trepidations were wholly unfounded. In fact, I find I use this knife just as often as my other primary "go to knives" - an 8" chef's knife, a boning knife, a paring knife, and a Chinese cleaver. All but one of these is a Forschner/Victorinox, a brand whose price performance ratio is hard to beat.I cure and smoke my own bacon, and this knife lets me produce slices just as thin as I like, nice and even, and with very little effort. But that isn't the only thing I use it for - this evening I quickly reduced a slow-cooked (8 hours) eye of round into wonderful thin slices for making roast beef sandwiches. And if I ever get around to cooking myself one of those big steamship rounds, well, I'm all ready for the slicing ! This knife is great for hams and turkey breasts as well.My only complaint (and it isn't much of a complaint) was that it could have been just a little sharper when I got it, but since regular sharpening and steeling are just part of the routine of using a knife like this, it wasn't a big deal. Just know that you may not be getting the optimum performance out of this knife if you haven't sharpened it since it arrived.If you serve much meat, I wholeheartedly recommend you consider this knife. Nothing beats it for the ability to produce beautiful slices with a minimum of effort and skill.

Answer: if I would ever actually find a use for it

When I took this knife out of the box I must confess that I had doubts about my judgment in having ordered such an awesome slab of steel. <hl> And, as I added it to my knife rack, I couldn't help wondering if I would ever actually find a use for it .Now, some months later, I am happy to report my trepidations were wholly unfounded. <hl> In fact, I find I use this knife just as often as my other primary "go to knives" - an 8" chef's knife, a boning knife, a paring knife, and a Chinese cleaver. All but one of these is a Forschner/Victorinox, a brand whose price performance ratio is hard to beat. I cure and smoke my own bacon, and this knife lets me produce slices just as thin as I like, nice and even, and with very little effort. But that isn't the only thing I use it for - this evening I quickly reduced a slow-cooked (8 hours) eye of round into wonderful thin slices for making roast beef sandwiches. And if I ever get around to cooking myself one of those big steamship rounds, well, I'm all ready for the slicing ! This knife is great for hams and turkey breasts as well. My only complaint (and it isn't much of a complaint) was that it could have been just a little sharper when I got it, but since regular sharpening and steeling are just part of the routine of using a knife like this, it wasn't a big deal. Just know that you may not be getting the optimum performance out of this knife if you haven't sharpened it since it arrived. If you serve much meat, I wholeheartedly recommend you consider this knife. Nothing beats it for the ability to produce beautiful slices with a minimum of effort and skill.

When I took this knife out of the box I must confess that I had doubts about my judgment in having ordered such an awesome slab of steel. And, as I added it to my knife rack, I couldn't help wondering <hl> if I would ever actually find a use for it <hl>.Now, some months later, I am happy to report my trepidations were wholly unfounded. In fact, I find I use this knife just as often as my other primary "go to knives" - an 8" chef's knife, a boning knife, a paring knife, and a Chinese cleaver. All but one of these is a Forschner/Victorinox, a brand whose price performance ratio is hard to beat.I cure and smoke my own bacon, and this knife lets me produce slices just as thin as I like, nice and even, and with very little effort. But that isn't the only thing I use it for - this evening I quickly reduced a slow-cooked (8 hours) eye of round into wonderful thin slices for making roast beef sandwiches. And if I ever get around to cooking myself one of those big steamship rounds, well, I'm all ready for the slicing ! This knife is great for hams and turkey breasts as well.My only complaint (and it isn't much of a complaint) was that it could have been just a little sharper when I got it, but since regular sharpening and steeling are just part of the routine of using a knife like this, it wasn't a big deal. Just know that you may not be getting the optimum performance out of this knife if you haven't sharpened it since it arrived.If you serve much meat, I wholeheartedly recommend you consider this knife. Nothing beats it for the ability to produce beautiful slices with a minimum of effort and skill.

And, as I added it to my knife rack, I couldn't help wondering <hl> if I would ever actually find a use for it <hl> .Now, some months later, I am happy to report my trepidations were wholly unfounded.


Question: How often does the author use his new knife?

Answer: as often as my other primary "go to knives"

When I took this knife out of the box I must confess that I had doubts about my judgment in having ordered such an awesome slab of steel. And, as I added it to my knife rack, I couldn't help wondering if I would ever actually find a use for it. Now, some months later, I am happy to report my trepidations were wholly unfounded. In fact, I find I use this knife <hl> just as often as my other primary "go to knives" - an 8" chef's knife, a boning knife, a paring knife, and a Chinese cleaver. <hl> All but one of these is a Forschner/Victorinox, a brand whose price performance ratio is hard to beat. I cure and smoke my own bacon, and this knife lets me produce slices just as thin as I like, nice and even, and with very little effort. But that isn't the only thing I use it for - this evening I quickly reduced a slow-cooked (8 hours) eye of round into wonderful thin slices for making roast beef sandwiches. And if I ever get around to cooking myself one of those big steamship rounds, well, I'm all ready for the slicing ! This knife is great for hams and turkey breasts as well. My only complaint (and it isn't much of a complaint) was that it could have been just a little sharper when I got it, but since regular sharpening and steeling are just part of the routine of using a knife like this, it wasn't a big deal. Just know that you may not be getting the optimum performance out of this knife if you haven't sharpened it since it arrived. If you serve much meat, I wholeheartedly recommend you consider this knife. Nothing beats it for the ability to produce beautiful slices with a minimum of effort and skill.

When I took this knife out of the box I must confess that I had doubts about my judgment in having ordered such an awesome slab of steel. And, as I added it to my knife rack, I couldn't help wondering if I would ever actually find a use for it.Now, some months later, I am happy to report my trepidations were wholly unfounded. In fact, I find I use this knife just <hl> as often as my other primary "go to knives" <hl> - an 8" chef's knife, a boning knife, a paring knife, and a Chinese cleaver. All but one of these is a Forschner/Victorinox, a brand whose price performance ratio is hard to beat.I cure and smoke my own bacon, and this knife lets me produce slices just as thin as I like, nice and even, and with very little effort. But that isn't the only thing I use it for - this evening I quickly reduced a slow-cooked (8 hours) eye of round into wonderful thin slices for making roast beef sandwiches. And if I ever get around to cooking myself one of those big steamship rounds, well, I'm all ready for the slicing ! This knife is great for hams and turkey breasts as well.My only complaint (and it isn't much of a complaint) was that it could have been just a little sharper when I got it, but since regular sharpening and steeling are just part of the routine of using a knife like this, it wasn't a big deal. Just know that you may not be getting the optimum performance out of this knife if you haven't sharpened it since it arrived.If you serve much meat, I wholeheartedly recommend you consider this knife. Nothing beats it for the ability to produce beautiful slices with a minimum of effort and skill.


Question: What kind of sandwiches did the author make?

Answer: roast beef

When I took this knife out of the box I must confess that I had doubts about my judgment in having ordered such an awesome slab of steel. And, as I added it to my knife rack, I couldn't help wondering if I would ever actually find a use for it. Now, some months later, I am happy to report my trepidations were wholly unfounded. In fact, I find I use this knife just as often as my other primary "go to knives" - an 8" chef's knife, a boning knife, a paring knife, and a Chinese cleaver. All but one of these is a Forschner/Victorinox, a brand whose price performance ratio is hard to beat. I cure and smoke my own bacon, and this knife lets me produce slices just as thin as I like, nice and even, and with very little effort. <hl> But that isn't the only thing I use it for - this evening I quickly reduced a slow-cooked (8 hours) eye of round into wonderful thin slices for making roast beef sandwiches. <hl> And if I ever get around to cooking myself one of those big steamship rounds, well, I'm all ready for the slicing ! This knife is great for hams and turkey breasts as well. My only complaint (and it isn't much of a complaint) was that it could have been just a little sharper when I got it, but since regular sharpening and steeling are just part of the routine of using a knife like this, it wasn't a big deal. Just know that you may not be getting the optimum performance out of this knife if you haven't sharpened it since it arrived. If you serve much meat, I wholeheartedly recommend you consider this knife. Nothing beats it for the ability to produce beautiful slices with a minimum of effort and skill.

When I took this knife out of the box I must confess that I had doubts about my judgment in having ordered such an awesome slab of steel. And, as I added it to my knife rack, I couldn't help wondering if I would ever actually find a use for it.Now, some months later, I am happy to report my trepidations were wholly unfounded. In fact, I find I use this knife just as often as my other primary "go to knives" - an 8" chef's knife, a boning knife, a paring knife, and a Chinese cleaver. All but one of these is a Forschner/Victorinox, a brand whose price performance ratio is hard to beat.I cure and smoke my own bacon, and this knife lets me produce slices just as thin as I like, nice and even, and with very little effort. But that isn't the only thing I use it for - this evening I quickly reduced a slow-cooked (8 hours) eye of round into wonderful thin slices for making <hl> roast beef <hl> sandwiches. And if I ever get around to cooking myself one of those big steamship rounds, well, I'm all ready for the slicing ! This knife is great for hams and turkey breasts as well.My only complaint (and it isn't much of a complaint) was that it could have been just a little sharper when I got it, but since regular sharpening and steeling are just part of the routine of using a knife like this, it wasn't a big deal. Just know that you may not be getting the optimum performance out of this knife if you haven't sharpened it since it arrived.If you serve much meat, I wholeheartedly recommend you consider this knife. Nothing beats it for the ability to produce beautiful slices with a minimum of effort and skill.


Question: What was the authors only complaint about his knife when he got it?

Answer: could have been just a little sharper

When I took this knife out of the box I must confess that I had doubts about my judgment in having ordered such an awesome slab of steel. And, as I added it to my knife rack, I couldn't help wondering if I would ever actually find a use for it. Now, some months later, I am happy to report my trepidations were wholly unfounded. In fact, I find I use this knife just as often as my other primary "go to knives" - an 8" chef's knife, a boning knife, a paring knife, and a Chinese cleaver. All but one of these is a Forschner/Victorinox, a brand whose price performance ratio is hard to beat. I cure and smoke my own bacon, and this knife lets me produce slices just as thin as I like, nice and even, and with very little effort. But that isn't the only thing I use it for - this evening I quickly reduced a slow-cooked (8 hours) eye of round into wonderful thin slices for making roast beef sandwiches. And if I ever get around to cooking myself one of those big steamship rounds, well, I'm all ready for the slicing ! This knife is great for hams and turkey breasts as well. <hl> My only complaint (and it isn't much of a complaint) was that it could have been just a little sharper when I got it, but since regular sharpening and steeling are just part of the routine of using a knife like this, it wasn't a big deal. <hl> Just know that you may not be getting the optimum performance out of this knife if you haven't sharpened it since it arrived. If you serve much meat, I wholeheartedly recommend you consider this knife. Nothing beats it for the ability to produce beautiful slices with a minimum of effort and skill.

When I took this knife out of the box I must confess that I had doubts about my judgment in having ordered such an awesome slab of steel. And, as I added it to my knife rack, I couldn't help wondering if I would ever actually find a use for it.Now, some months later, I am happy to report my trepidations were wholly unfounded. In fact, I find I use this knife just as often as my other primary "go to knives" - an 8" chef's knife, a boning knife, a paring knife, and a Chinese cleaver. All but one of these is a Forschner/Victorinox, a brand whose price performance ratio is hard to beat.I cure and smoke my own bacon, and this knife lets me produce slices just as thin as I like, nice and even, and with very little effort. But that isn't the only thing I use it for - this evening I quickly reduced a slow-cooked (8 hours) eye of round into wonderful thin slices for making roast beef sandwiches. And if I ever get around to cooking myself one of those big steamship rounds, well, I'm all ready for the slicing ! This knife is great for hams and turkey breasts as well.My only complaint (and it isn't much of a complaint) was that it <hl> could have been just a little sharper <hl> when I got it, but since regular sharpening and steeling are just part of the routine of using a knife like this, it wasn't a big deal. Just know that you may not be getting the optimum performance out of this knife if you haven't sharpened it since it arrived.If you serve much meat, I wholeheartedly recommend you consider this knife. Nothing beats it for the ability to produce beautiful slices with a minimum of effort and skill.


Question: Who does the author recommend this knife to?

Answer: If you serve much meat,

When I took this knife out of the box I must confess that I had doubts about my judgment in having ordered such an awesome slab of steel. And, as I added it to my knife rack, I couldn't help wondering if I would ever actually find a use for it. Now, some months later, I am happy to report my trepidations were wholly unfounded. In fact, I find I use this knife just as often as my other primary "go to knives" - an 8" chef's knife, a boning knife, a paring knife, and a Chinese cleaver. All but one of these is a Forschner/Victorinox, a brand whose price performance ratio is hard to beat. I cure and smoke my own bacon, and this knife lets me produce slices just as thin as I like, nice and even, and with very little effort. But that isn't the only thing I use it for - this evening I quickly reduced a slow-cooked (8 hours) eye of round into wonderful thin slices for making roast beef sandwiches. And if I ever get around to cooking myself one of those big steamship rounds, well, I'm all ready for the slicing ! This knife is great for hams and turkey breasts as well. My only complaint (and it isn't much of a complaint) was that it could have been just a little sharper when I got it, but since regular sharpening and steeling are just part of the routine of using a knife like this, it wasn't a big deal. Just know that you may not be getting the optimum performance out of this knife if you haven't sharpened it since it arrived. <hl> If you serve much meat, I wholeheartedly recommend you consider this knife. <hl> Nothing beats it for the ability to produce beautiful slices with a minimum of effort and skill.

When I took this knife out of the box I must confess that I had doubts about my judgment in having ordered such an awesome slab of steel. And, as I added it to my knife rack, I couldn't help wondering if I would ever actually find a use for it.Now, some months later, I am happy to report my trepidations were wholly unfounded. In fact, I find I use this knife just as often as my other primary "go to knives" - an 8" chef's knife, a boning knife, a paring knife, and a Chinese cleaver. All but one of these is a Forschner/Victorinox, a brand whose price performance ratio is hard to beat.I cure and smoke my own bacon, and this knife lets me produce slices just as thin as I like, nice and even, and with very little effort. But that isn't the only thing I use it for - this evening I quickly reduced a slow-cooked (8 hours) eye of round into wonderful thin slices for making roast beef sandwiches. And if I ever get around to cooking myself one of those big steamship rounds, well, I'm all ready for the slicing ! This knife is great for hams and turkey breasts as well.My only complaint (and it isn't much of a complaint) was that it could have been just a little sharper when I got it, but since regular sharpening and steeling are just part of the routine of using a knife like this, it wasn't a big deal. Just know that you may not be getting the optimum performance out of this knife if you haven't sharpened it since it arrived.<hl> If you serve much meat, <hl> I wholeheartedly recommend you consider this knife. Nothing beats it for the ability to produce beautiful slices with a minimum of effort and skill.


Question: What is being compared?

Bought this to compare to my roomba 560 that I have been using for 3 years. Sent the roomba on a cleaning mission then sent this bad boy out and managed to get stuff the roomba missed. The navigation works great, took about 3 minutes for the mint to sync with the north star navigation unit. Battery life is fantastic!!! It is a great addition to my automated cleaning army!!! Roomba 560-scooba-dirt dog & now the mint;) I can breathe easy in my residence..... No dust bunnies anywhere.You will be happy with your purchase!!!!

Answer: roomba 560

<hl> Bought this to compare to my roomba 560 that I have been using for 3 years. <hl> Sent the roomba on a cleaning mission then sent this bad boy out and managed to get stuff the roomba missed. The navigation works great, took about 3 minutes for the mint to sync with the north star navigation unit. Battery life is fantastic!!! It is a great addition to my automated cleaning army!!! Roomba 560-scooba-dirt dog & now the mint;) I can breathe easy in my residence..... No dust bunnies anywhere. You will be happy with your purchase!!!!

Bought this to compare to my <hl> roomba 560 <hl> that I have been using for 3 years. Sent the roomba on a cleaning mission then sent this bad boy out and managed to get stuff the roomba missed. The navigation works great, took about 3 minutes for the mint to sync with the north star navigation unit. Battery life is fantastic!!! It is a great addition to my automated cleaning army!!! Roomba 560-scooba-dirt dog & now the mint;) I can breathe easy in my residence..... No dust bunnies anywhere.You will be happy with your purchase!!!!