Is this for real? No, seriously, how did this make it past the design phase?The way this is designed, some idiot is going to stab themselves in the eye trying to use the garlic crusher. Even if that doesn't happen, there's no way to grip that comfortably in a way that'll crush the garlic effectively, and somebody'll manage to slip and stab themselves. Red lights should have gone off in lawyers' heads and they should have screamed about liability lawsuits. Unless they're in cahoots with the Darwin Awards people. Is this for real? No, seriously, how did this make it past the design phase?The way this is designed, some idiot is going to stab themselves in the eye trying to use the garlic crusher.... » Read More Is this for real? No, seriously, how did this make it past the design phase?The way this is designed, some idiot is going to stab themselves in the eye trying to use the garlic crusher. Even if that doesn't happen, there's no way to grip that comfortably in a way that'll crush the garlic effectively, and somebody'll manage to slip and stab themselves. Red lights should have gone off in lawyers' heads and they should have screamed about liability lawsuits. Unless they're in cahoots with the Darwin Awards people. « Show Less
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This is a great knife, the design and materials are top notch. No other cutlery company but Ergo Chef could make this. Hats of to Ergo Chef for an Incredible job with the design. Ergo Chef has been re-inventing the wheel and successful doing so. The above comment seems to be from a competitor of Ergo Chef's that is Jealous because they didnt come up with the design, or someone that just dont understand great knives.
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Duke, those clips are pretty serious clamps... Imagine, if you will; &gt; Cooking with them engaged: And a small piece of food bubbles up, and plugs that small vent hole... It would become a pressure cooker with no vent, and a serious explosion could occur. &gt; Storing with them engaged: Pressure on the soft rubber gasket in the lid for any length of time would cause it to deform, and perhaps harden in that shape; thereby defeating it's purpose of gently sealing in steam for cooking..
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thanks for asking. ours have a turn lock on the inside (like found on a bedroom or bathroom knob) on the out side there is a small hold and they include a "key" like thing that looks like the "key" that use to be on top of a can of spam. (if you are old enough to remember those) it is in the shape of a capital T. So while it is not officially unlocked from the outside should our two year old accidentally lock himself in the bathroom I have placed the "T-Key" on the top of the door casing/framing so it is always there. hope this helps. They have performed outstanding for us. thanks for asking. ours have a turn lock on the inside (like found on a bedroom or bathroom knob) on the out side there is a small hold and they include a "key" like thing that looks like the "key" that use to be on top of a can of spam. (if you are old enough to remember those) it is in the shape of a capital T. So while it is not officially unlocked from the outside should our two year old accidentally lock himself in the bathroom I have placed the "T-Key" on the top of the door casing/framing so it is always there. hope this helps. They have performed... » Read More thanks for asking. ours have a turn lock on the inside (like found on a bedroom or bathroom knob) on the out side there is a small hold and they include a "key" like thing that looks like the "key" that use to be on top of a can of spam. (if you are old enough to remember those) it is in the shape of a capital T. So while it is not officially unlocked from the outside should our two year old accidentally lock himself in the bathroom I have placed the "T-Key" on the top of the door casing/framing so it is always there. hope this helps. They have performed outstanding for us. « Show Less
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I would say the same thing as the three previous answers. Its kind of a trial and error initiation and the way you know you done it right is the indicator light.
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It's flimsy and hard to use, to be honest. I've had some success with onions, and only if i cut up the onions in like 8 wedges, first. For carrots and harder vegetables the mechanism for the blades gets like stuck. Here's what was irritating to me.....It's not stable. It doesn't have any stability as you're trying to turn the handle to chop the vegetables. It's clumsy, and awkward, and to me it's not worth the aggravation.
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I wrestled with this, and am frustrated that the Feit installation instructions don't talk about this. But I found the secret (for me at least)..... inside the can are two pairs of little metal L-shaped "ears" across from each other. (the "clips" that others refer to) By default they are not folded out... they're flush with the metal can. With a screwdriver, bend them out 90 degrees. Then the springs on the light fixture slide in to those ears and hold it tight in place. If you have can lights in your bathrooms or closets that have a solid glass waterproof plate over them, those plates mount the same way and you can look at how the ears work. I wrestled with this, and am frustrated that the Feit installation instructions don't talk about this. But I found the secret (for me at least)..... inside the can are two pairs of little metal L-shaped "ears" across from each other. (the "clips" that others refer to) By default they are not folded out... they're flush with the metal can. With a screwdriver, bend them out 90 degrees. Then the springs on the light fixture slide in to those ears and hold it tight in place. If you have can lights in your bathrooms or closets that have a solid glass waterproof... » Read More I wrestled with this, and am frustrated that the Feit installation instructions don't talk about this. But I found the secret (for me at least)..... inside the can are two pairs of little metal L-shaped "ears" across from each other. (the "clips" that others refer to) By default they are not folded out... they're flush with the metal can. With a screwdriver, bend them out 90 degrees. Then the springs on the light fixture slide in to those ears and hold it tight in place. If you have can lights in your bathrooms or closets that have a solid glass waterproof plate over them, those plates mount the same way and you can look at how the ears work. « Show Less
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Hi, I just went ALL out 4 a freaky fan ghoul of my own lol they aren't sticky it's a plastic circle so you can string them onto lights, but I just put mine on the fan blades they stayed put entire party! Still have tm along w wall decor w all the ghouls, Table cloths...top hats w the skull n Bow? Ooh look for the face masks! (they look soooo real its sxary!!! Worth the $$$$ 4 sure! Instead of hats...chk out mask first! i had both, but if i had to pick, masks!!! Hope that helps!
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you should really read the reviews on this item... it is fake and dangerous. It looks like they are hacking a 128 gb flash drive now according to recent posts. The one I bought was an 8gb hacked to look like it was 256gb. As a sidenote the case is bad ass leather strapping and heavy polished metal (stainless?) It's still not worth the money just to put another flash drive in it, but if you're like me and already purchased one... (And didn't bother sending it back) You have to geek it into working, it feels cool to hold in your hand!
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Answer is from my review......The directions were clear....line up the top and simply "snap" on...right! Being > 70, my arm strength is not what it once was, and no way was I going to be able to "snap" that top on. Took what looks like a short croquet mallet from my husband's workbench (head is about 2" round, and made from something other than metal....have no clue what its real purpose is), lined up the top correctly, covered it with a towel to avoid marks, and "tapped" it....to no avail. So, I whacked it above each appropriate spot...and I do mean whacked. Cover and trash can survived without a mark....and cover works perfectly. Answer is from my review......The directions were clear....line up the top and simply "snap" on...right! Being > 70, my arm strength is not what it once was, and no way was I going to be able to "snap" that top on. Took what looks like a short croquet mallet from my husband's workbench (head is about 2" round, and made from something other than metal....have no clue what its real purpose is), lined up the top correctly, covered it with a towel to avoid marks, and "tapped" it....to no avail. So, I whacked it above each appropriate spot...and I do mean... » Read More Answer is from my review......The directions were clear....line up the top and simply "snap" on...right! Being > 70, my arm strength is not what it once was, and no way was I going to be able to "snap" that top on. Took what looks like a short croquet mallet from my husband's workbench (head is about 2" round, and made from something other than metal....have no clue what its real purpose is), lined up the top correctly, covered it with a towel to avoid marks, and "tapped" it....to no avail. So, I whacked it above each appropriate spot...and I do mean whacked. Cover and trash can survived without a mark....and cover works perfectly. « Show Less
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I have not tried this. I do not see that it was designed with that intent. Good Luck.
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When someone clicks the pen, it completes the circuit to the metal at the top. It's not painful; just startling. There's a battery inside. There is also a false ball point on the end, so it looks as if could function as a real pen but it doesn't. So, when a person clicks the end of pen to extend the ball point, they get a shock. The pen looks cheap, but people don't usually hand expensive pens to other people.
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Either someone doesn't know the methodology of use or they received an improperly functioning unit. I am on my third FoodSaver.......the first two were of the more economical variety and didn't last for the heavy use I put them to.......this one functions they way it was meant to........no problems! Just learn HOW to use it.....read the book for heaven's sake. I have a large garden and put up huge amounts of frozen produce, freeze large amounts of wild game and beef, chicken and fish. Wouldn't be without it.
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It's downright floppy. Hold it sideways and it'll droop under its own weight. Handles are cheap plastic too - broke several of mine on first use. They come apart with maybe 5-10 lbs of pressure. I'd have to disagree about it being ok for martial arts use. The handle is unrealistic and prevents or impedes typical blade handling techniques, the flopping makes it impossible to simulate a real cutting stroke, and it'll break after a few uses anyway. The good ones with some rigidity are like 10 bucks. Money well spent.It's probably ok as a prop, but you're bound to get some off-color jokes when you draw it and it flops. It's downright floppy. Hold it sideways and it'll droop under its own weight. Handles are cheap plastic too - broke several of mine on first use. They come apart with maybe 5-10 lbs of pressure. I'd have to disagree about it being ok for martial arts use. The handle is unrealistic and prevents or impedes typical blade handling techniques, the flopping makes it impossible to simulate a real cutting stroke, and it'll break after a few uses anyway. The good ones with some rigidity are like 10 bucks. Money well spent.It's probably ok as a prop, but you're bound to get some off-color... » Read More It's downright floppy. Hold it sideways and it'll droop under its own weight. Handles are cheap plastic too - broke several of mine on first use. They come apart with maybe 5-10 lbs of pressure. I'd have to disagree about it being ok for martial arts use. The handle is unrealistic and prevents or impedes typical blade handling techniques, the flopping makes it impossible to simulate a real cutting stroke, and it'll break after a few uses anyway. The good ones with some rigidity are like 10 bucks. Money well spent.It's probably ok as a prop, but you're bound to get some off-color jokes when you draw it and it flops. « Show Less
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You are correct. You hold the blade flat on the stand. It took me several knives to get my technique down, but once you do, it's actually pretty easy to keep it flat while sharpening. My suggestion would be to search youtube and watch a few videos of this style sharpener in action. One that's built similarly to this one is the edge pro apex. I call BS on anyone that says 'buy the real thing' as it works the same way!
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I've had the same problem. The thing is designed to allow the cover to be pulled down part way to change a bulb. If you pull the 'wings' all the way out, it's awkward to get them back... you kind of need three hands (or more - if you need a flashlight). You need to pinch the wing rods completely together - and then push them into one slot in the middle of each side of the inside top of the box - while you're trying to hold the rest up - that's why it's tough. Once you get them started into the small slots, you can just push the cover up from the outside. The wings will expand after you push the cover up, holding it in place... good luck. I've had the same problem. The thing is designed to allow the cover to be pulled down part way to change a bulb. If you pull the 'wings' all the way out, it's awkward to get them back... you kind of need three hands (or more - if you need a flashlight). You need to pinch the wing rods completely together - and then push them into one slot in the middle of each side of the inside top of the box - while you're trying to hold the rest up - that's why it's tough. Once you get them started into the small slots, you can just push the cover up from the outside. The wings will expand after you push... » Read More I've had the same problem. The thing is designed to allow the cover to be pulled down part way to change a bulb. If you pull the 'wings' all the way out, it's awkward to get them back... you kind of need three hands (or more - if you need a flashlight). You need to pinch the wing rods completely together - and then push them into one slot in the middle of each side of the inside top of the box - while you're trying to hold the rest up - that's why it's tough. Once you get them started into the small slots, you can just push the cover up from the outside. The wings will expand after you push the cover up, holding it in place... good luck. « Show Less
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Unit does not peel the garlic. If you put the gloves with the skins on, you will have a mess and need to seperate the garlic pieces from the now confetti sized peelings. NOT RECOMMNDED.The blades are plastic and not steel. Therefore you do not get mince-you get crushed mush of garlic. It would be BEST to describe the final grated garlic as have been "grated" rather than minced. I'm sorry I bought this- I remember the forerunner model which had "steel" blades which truly minced; this is another junk product for the public; I've gone back to using my knife to to do the job until someone does this the right way. Unit does not peel the garlic. If you put the gloves with the skins on, you will have a mess and need to seperate the garlic pieces from the now confetti sized peelings. NOT RECOMMNDED.The blades are plastic and not steel. Therefore you do not get mince-you get crushed mush of garlic. It would be BEST to describe the final grated garlic as have been "grated" rather than minced. I'm sorry I bought this- I remember the forerunner model which had "steel" blades which truly minced; this is another junk product for the public; I've gone back to using my knife to to do... » Read More Unit does not peel the garlic. If you put the gloves with the skins on, you will have a mess and need to seperate the garlic pieces from the now confetti sized peelings. NOT RECOMMNDED.The blades are plastic and not steel. Therefore you do not get mince-you get crushed mush of garlic. It would be BEST to describe the final grated garlic as have been "grated" rather than minced. I'm sorry I bought this- I remember the forerunner model which had "steel" blades which truly minced; this is another junk product for the public; I've gone back to using my knife to to do the job until someone does this the right way. « Show Less
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I almost bought into this until I found out it was developed by 'Dr. Medinger' (w.medinger@iirec.at). Please be reminded the EarthCalm website claims the product was 'tested' by IIREC, the same organization/person who developed this. His website is a joke so go check it out yourself www.iirec.at