New kitchen favorite but not as tough as I hoped
346526
The weight and balance is perfect for chopping and slicing veggies; it's quickly become my favorite in prepping food.

However, nobody told me that it wouldn't make a good cleaver, and I chipped it just a little bit trying to hack a pork shoulder. Maybe that was my fault and ignorance, but I definitely won't be doing that again.
4859736
I'm torn between 4 and 5 stars for this pan.  I re-seasoned it as soon as I got it, so I don't know how good the original seasoning was on it, but the pan takes and holds heat well, and my seasoning has held nicely.  But, as others have mentioned, this pan is HEAVY!!!  Like, always have to use two hands to lift it, which isn't always convenient. Also, the handle is pretty short, putting fingers near the heat and adding to lifting difficulties.  But the gorgeous crispy food that comes out of this pan makes it worth it...
1195522
Our son played with this kitchen at a fried's house and loved it so we ordered one for him. It is super cute and great quality but there are A TON of pieces and some of the directions/pictures are not so easy to understand. My husband and I worked on this together. *NOTE* Pots and play food not included with kitchen.
4853503
My grandfather put this together for me...it took SIX HOURS. Millions of pieces and tons of screws and bolts that are unmarked where they go. A few screws were too long and easily went through the "wood". It is however and adorable kitchen set...my daughter loves it...I just wish it was a little more sturdy...she is a busy 2 1/2 year old and it doesnt hold up too good against rough play. If you buy this, be prepared that it takes a long time to assemble...you will need some tools :)
2570026
This isn't my first set of Corelle!  I only ordered this so it would match my kitchen better than the set I was using.  I love the dishes, no problem but the cups leave much to be desired.  Therefore the rating of 4 instead of a 5.  The cups are lighter weight than my previous set and at least 4 of the 8 cups I bought have a flaw.  The cup I used this morning has a rough spot right where my thumb holds on to the handle.  A couple of the cups look like scratches on the finish.  The dishes are glass made in the USA but the cups are stoneware made in China.
2727736
Pros:  The gloves are a fun color and come with a cute matching brush.  I loved the color for my kitchen's pop.  The Gloves are roomy even for very large hands and are very flexible.  Easy to clean and fun in the kitchen. Nice grip on the cookie sheets.
Cons:  Not as thick as my Faberware gloves that I bought years ago. I can still feel the heat of the cookie sheet on my hand if I hold it for a long period of time. They would be so much nicer if they had a liner in them.

My roommate is using my Faberware gloves outside on the grill and I needed a new pair for the kitchen.  I loved the color and the fun brush.  I have a small kitchen so I have to use both hands to switch out cookie sheets in the oven.  The first cookie sheet didn't bother me so much but at the end of cooking I was getting uncomfortable and actually switched over to my old cloth gloves.
571199
I was so excited when I bought this!! Love the ability to flatten this kitchen whisk, especially because my kitchen drawer space is limited. Great idea!! Unfortunately, it makes the whisk much more flimsy, and is slightly awkward to use.
969013
First week: I love the soft feel, the flexibility and that I can put it in the dishwasher.
Second week: After the first week of use, I noticed several deep cut marks. I now have to run it through the dishwasher every time I use it. I'm a little disappointed. I do love the feel of it though.
4294673
I had high hopes for this spatula.  I've had a set of two spatulas that I've used for over a decade but they eventually started to break down.  I've searched for something similar with the right bend and same length and width.  Finally found this one so I only ordered one to be sure it was a match.  When it arrived I put it against the other one and aside from some minor details, it was a really good match.  Although it's pretty strong and sturdy, I've found that after a few uses, the plastic on the bottom edge is starting to melt.  Aside from breaking a prong on both my older ones, the plastic edges on both are still just as sharp as when I first got them.  This spatula lives up to my others in shape and size, but isn't as durable as I'd hoped.
2473832
I love OXO and the spade is no doubt the best shape and size for serving ice cream, but the material is not the best yet... What a shame, no dishwasher, no hot water, just one night on the drainer without drying with a cloth was enough To leave little spots on it... I got a refund and might buy another one ,one day, since I am very fond of the brand.
3048953
Love the design just not quite as sturdy as I expected.
2228942
I am an avid home cook, and have been reading about knives for a while.  From what I understand, there are basically three alternatives:

- Carbon steel knives don't hold their edge for long at all, but are easy to re-sharpen to a very fine edge.  (But see the comment below - I had thought that carbon steel required really frequent resharpening, but that might be because restaurant chefs use CS and use their knives so much, not because it doesn't hold an edge).

- Stainless steel knives hold their edge longer, but are harder to re-sharpen.

- Ceramic knives hold their edge longest, but are most difficult to resharpen.  Also, ceramic knives are fragile enough that you don't want to drop one, put it in the dishwasher where it might bang against other implements, or cut meat with bones, for fear of breaking or chipping the blade.

Like most home cooks, I've been making do with stainless steel for a while, but I was excited to get the chance to try and review a ceramic knife.  Basically, this knife has worked well for me, and it's become my "go-to" knife for slicing and dicing vegetables.  It's very sharp, and works fast.  It slices cleanly and dices quickly.  I like that it comes with a plastic sheath, since I was worried about putting a knife this sharp and this fragile in a drawer.

The Bodum santoku wasn't as revolutionary for me as for some reviewers -- it's a little sharper than my chef's knife, but I can't slice much thinner or much faster, just a little better in both cases.

I didn't have the loose blade problem or the balance problems that some of the other reviewers experienced, but the blade problem is a concern.  I assume Bodum will fix this in future models -- if you are reading this review in the future, I would look for at least a few months of consistently good reviews.

Lastly, be careful -- this thing is sharp.  I had to warn my kids, who saw the white blade and bright colors and assumed that this knife was safer for young hands than Dad's shinier knives, but haven't had any other problems.

Update 9/30/11: Well, it was fun while it lasted -- I ended up taking a chip out of my knife when breaking down a peach last week.  It was my fault, not the knife's; I had been warned not to cut meat with bones, and on reflection, stone fruit like a peach is at least as risky.  The knife must have chipped on the pit.  On the other hand, it held its edge and remained my primary knife for fruit and vegetable chopping for nine months.  On the gripping hand, I'm going back to my stainless steel chef's knife rather than buying a new one, so I suppose that while this was nice, it's not nice enough to make me want a replacement enough to pay for one.
2091226
great  cutting boards but a bit hard on good knives
3729374
I bought this product on a whim and I'm glad that I did.  I want to love this product more than I do, but here is what I find frustrating about it-
-I want an alarm to go off to let me know when I've hit pressure.  I feel like sometimes it takes quite awhile to get to pressure even when I use the 'saut' function first to heat things up. I'd like a little beep or something to let me know it's about to start counting down.
- the ring gets stinky no matter how I clean it.
- it's hard to use if you don't have an exact recipe for a pressure cooker.  I'd like to be able to test things to see if they are done and keep cooking.  That is difficult to do with this.

So with that being said- the best part of this tool is convenience.  It cooks things super fast and I am always looking for new recipes.  The instant pot is becoming more popular in the paleo community and it's getting easier to find great recipes.  I like the different functions.  My favorite part is the saut option.  I use this frequently to thicken sauces at the end of cooking.  This is a great tool and I find myself using it more and more.  I'm sure I will grow to love it.
1920220
This is a great little kitchen item. Unfortunately, the pills I was going to grind up are extremely hard and I do better with a hammer. I will keep it though.
2391323
not as sturdy as I would have liked.... very easy to put together..... works best with small soup cans. Even cans of ravioli are a little difficult to put in, especially middle shelf.
1880936
I had purchased the 9 1/2 inch skillet from this company and loved it. I purchased this one, of the same maker, and it's not made of the same material, or doesn't appear to be. It is thinner and the outside is not as non-stick as the inside. It is also a lot lighter than the 9 1/2 inch skillet. But......it's so big it might be a blessing for it to be lighter. So far, it's great to saute peppers and onions on the side of the pan while your choice of meat is cooking in the middle on the bottom. As I said, it's not what I expected but so far I'm pleased with it.