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Victorinox 12-Inch Granton Edge Slicing Knife with Fibrox Handle List Price: $68.60 Sale Price: $39.95  |
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Nothing is worse than going to cut with your cutlery, and having the handle slip around in your hand. To combat this potential for injury, Victorinox has created this Fibrox beef slicing knife. The Fibrox® handle is textured and provides a firm grip, even when wet, and does not slip or slide around. It is comfortable and fits naturally to the shape of your hand, and provides an attractive and modern styling to the kitchen. The blading is carbon stainless steel, providing a sharp and hard edge for superior precision and accuracy. The knife is perfect for slicing beef and meats into thin, long pieces, and is great for preparing, carving, and serving. Previously known as RF Forschner, Victorinox knives are made in Switzerland by the makers of the original Swiss Army Knife. Stemming from pure necessity, Master Cutler Karl Elsner began producing the Original Swiss Army Knife in 1891 to meet the needs of soldiers on the field. Since then, Victorinox has become a fine cutlery company true to its Swiss roots and professional cutlery precision, quality, functionality and versatility. Victorinox is in the hands of more professionals, from the meatpacking industry to a four-star restaurant, than any other brand of cutlery. |
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Victorinox 48792 Cutlery 6-Piece Steak Knife Set List Price: $45.70 Sale Price: $28.45 |
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When steak is on the menu, pull out this set of six steak knives from Victorinox (model 88792), each of which features a pointed tip and serrated edge. Because the blades are stamped rather than forged the price is kept reasonable, yet the high-carbon, stainless steel is extremely durable and the ground, tempered edges maintain their razor-sharpness for a considerable length of time. The molded polypropylene handles provide a sure grip, have no grooves or rivets to harbor bacteria, and are dishwasher-safe. All in all, the knives are lightweight, very sharp, and designed to slice through meat with ease. Started in 1884 in Switzerland, Victorinox is perhaps best known as the manufacturer of the Original Swiss Army Knife. Today Victorinox by R.H. Forschner makes everyday cutlery for the home as well as professional forged cutlery and multi-purpose tools. Hand-finished in Switzerland, the knives are covered by a lifetime warranty against defects. --Ann Bieri This 6-Piece Nylon Handle Steak Knife set is the perfect companion to any table setting. The high carbon stainless steel blades carry a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. The large nylon handles are ergonomically designed for comfort and balance without sacfricing durability. Hand-washing recommended. Features: 4 1/2 inch spear Tip Blades Serrated Edge Large Polypropylene Handles Stainless Steel Blades Lifetime Warranty |
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Stainless Steel LONG Reach PICKLE FORK jar Spear server Sale Price: $9.95 |
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Although it is called a Pickle fork, it is also great for grabbing a variety of different garnishes that hide in the bottom of the jar. Try it for cherries, olives, pickled onions etc, etc, etc. Made of stainless steel. This clever spear has 2 sharp, pointed prongs to skewer your item securely, then press the ball on top to release the captive piece. The long 8-1/2" utensil is perfect to reach into tall jars. The metal rest on the side allows for placement on the table. Pick one up for the kitchen and maybe another for the bartender. Great idea for serving appetizers on a buffet or grab even more for a neat twist on your next fondue party. |
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Fiskars 9668 Long Handle Digging Shovel List Price: $34.99 Sale Price: $25.59 |
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The Fiskars long handle digging shovel features an all-steel construction for heavy-duty strength and durability. The shovel's blade features an oversized step for additional leverage and comfort, and comes pre-sharpened to cut through the ground easier. Ideal for personal or professional use, the teardrop-shaped shaft provides ergonomic comfort and control during use. For added strength, the blade itself is directly welded onto the shaft, and the entire shovel is powder-coated to prevent rust. This tool comes with a limited lifetime warranty. This all-steel shovel is the perfect tool for all of your heavy-duty digging needs. A sharpened blade cuts into hard ground with ease, and an oversized step provides a comfortable platform for your foot to maximize your digging power. The welded steel construction makes this shovel virtually unbreakable, and a powder coat prevents rust and makes it easy to keep your shovel clean. It even includes a padded, teardrop-shaped handle to help reduce hand fatigue. Lifetime warranty. |
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Ginsu 10pc Bakelite Cutlery Set Includes 8" Slicer 6" Chef's Knife Utility Knife Steak Knives List Price: $51.58 |
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Beautifully shaped stainless handles are ergonomically designed to fit smoothly into your hand Knife blocks are made of richly grained hardwood and are designed to protect your fine cutlery.Set includes 8" slicer, 6" chef's knife, 4.5" utility knife, four 4.5" steak knives, 3.5" paring knife, and kitchen shears, and block. |
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The winner of the Cutting Edge trophy at PH/CHA Excellence in Housewares Awards 2009, Robert Welch Signature Knives are setting a new standard in kitchen knives, and the story behind the journey explains the tradition of quality craftsmanship that permeates this British family-run company.
The late Robert Welch began his design career in 1955 and is credited with some of the most important and influential British household designs in the last 50 years. Amongst them Kitchen Devils Professional knives from 1984, the Chantry Classic knife sharpener and Prestige kitchen tools, not to mention the vast expanse of silverware work.
Now his children Rupert and Alice are heading the company, carrying on his work and taking it to new levels, the main change being a new marketing of the Robert Welch brand in its own right.
It all started in 1991 when Rupert decided on a change of career and joined the small team at Robert Welch. He wrote a business plan to direct the company down a new route towards creating their own work for their own brand, rather than taking commissions from well-known household names. Robert wasn't keen initially but Rupert set about turning his vision into reality nevertheless. Alice similarly had a career change from beauty therapy to take on PR work and visual merchandising for the company. She is now marketing director and the proof of the brother-sister team's success is plain to see.
The next step on the road to brand implementation was in the form of a cutlery set which was snapped up by Virgin for its Atlantic Upper Class in 1998. It wasn't until after Robert Welch's death in 2000 however that the brand really took off. In 2005 they set out to design 'the best knives in the world', focusing on 'aesthetics, comfort, ergonomics, performance and wide market appeal' ('Modern Heritage, Progressive Housewares May/June 2010). It took two and a half years for the design team, working with professional chefs, to develop the Signature knives range.
Each Robert Welch Signature knife has been specifically designed and individually constructed for its task in food preparation. Fully forged in German stainless steel and hardened to Rockwell 55-56, every knife has a full tang for extra strength and a weighted bolster for a perfect balance in the hand.
The blades are honed and tempered to razor sharpness using World Edge Geometry, a technique inspired by Japanese master sword craftsmen. This produces a precision edge when slicing to give maximum quality for minimum effort.
The handles are made from Dupont material and are moulded onto the full tang. They are finished to the highest standards to ensure that no food particles can become caught, thereby eliminating any food safety risks. The 'RW' signature initials are part of the tang and 'run through' the whole handle.
The full Robert Welch Signature range encompasses all knives and accessories required in the kitchen: 8cm and 10cm vegetable knives and 14cm kitchen knife for peeling and small intricate preparation work; 12cm serrated utility knife and 14cm serrated tomato knife for those tough-to-slice food items; 12cm, 14cm, 18cm and 20cm cooks knives for the bulk kitchen work, all with a slightly curved blade for an easier chopping motion; 16cm flexible filleting knife for accurate skinning and filleting and finer slicing; 17cm santoku knife for multi-purpose work with an Asian-style blade; 22cm bread knife for bread and cakes; 23cm carving knife with beautifully long curved blade for effortless single-stroke carving, 18cm carving fork and a smaller gift boxed carving knife and fork set; and the all important 23cm sharpening steel for keeping the knives at the peak of sharpness. Also available is a pull-through knife sharpener set to the angle of the blade for easy sharpening, a wooden drawer knife holder and a knife block set comprising six knives and integral pull-through sharpener. The slots in the knife block have magnetic walls to prevent damage to the knife during insertion and removal from the block.
For the consumer costs are lower in comparison to its brand competitors such as Global and Wusthof. This was a conscious decision by the company because affordability was important to them. The Signature knife range has moved the Robert Welch brand on from department store stockists to independent cookshops as well, where the sales assistants receive training from the company on the products to optimise sales. Demonstrating the Signature knives range is a pleasure that is then passed on to the customer when they experience the knives' attributes for themselves. Few customers can resist Robert Welch Signature knives once they have tried them out in store.
It's an all-round winning formula for Robert Welch; beautiful design with graceful, flowing lines; impeccable quality for ultra-sharp, precision use; affordable price to appeal to a wide market; and of course that all-important British design heritage. A new standard has definitely been set by Robert Welch Signature Knives and will be hard to beat.
Helen is a very experienced member of the team at Cooks and Kitchens, a UK-based cookshop that had the distinction of being voted Britain's Best Cookshop 2005 and the runner-up for the same title in 2008. As one of Britain's leading cookshops, all Cooks and Kitchen's staff members have to show a deep knowledge of products like kitchen knives and cookware, in addition to being able to offer detailed advice on pretty well all areas of cooking, preparation and presentation. As one of the longest-serving members of staff, Helen has this knowledge in depth and she just happens to be a skilled writer, having graduated in English. For more information on what we do at Cooks and Kitchens, please see http://www.cooksandkitchens.co.uk
Articulated Mini Loaders Vs Skidsteer
Below are 9 reasons why articulated mini loaders are raved about by operators to be far superior than skidsteers:
1.Articulated mini loaders are very VERSATILE. You can operate every accessory that you can use on a skidsteer. Articulated mini loaders use an endless amount of tools including, pallet forks, 4-in-1 buckets, grab buckets, general purpose buckets, light material buckets, grabs, log grapples, post hole diggers, dozer blades, sweepers, mowers and trenchers - just to name a few!
2.Skidsteers dig up grass, sand and even asphalt by skidding on the ground to steer, the same way a tank steers. Articulated mini loaders on the other hand, use articulated steering that creates MINIMAL DAMAGE to the ground, as it isn't skidding on it. Skids steers can crack paving and even rip up asphalt, particularly on hot days. The skidsteer operator when working on established residential and commercial properties must go back and repair all the damage created by skidsteers tyres. The time lost doing repairs by skidsteer operators is very costly for contractors as they aren't able to charge for it, wastes critical time and customers are unhappy about the damage. Articulated mini loader drivers instead of having to go and repair damage caused by skidsteers, just go on to the next job to make more money. Upfront costs of purchasing an articulated mini loader are higher than a skidsteer, but these upfront costs are quickly gained back through the operating life of the mini loader.
3.Skidsteers WEAR OUT TYRES FAST on hard surfaces as the whole weight of the vehicle is skidding on the tyre making downtime and maintenance costly. Cost of the actual tyres is one issue, but fitting charges, tyre waste surcharges, travel time to and from the tyre repair centre is often not taken into account and is often more costly than the tyres themselves!
ARTICULATED mini loaders use articulated steering which doesn't damage tyres, reducing maintenance cost and downtime. The whole front end of the loader pivots to turn the mini loader in the direction required. Articulated steering isn't hard on tyres, the ground, the operator (particularly if he is sitting on the rear of the mini loader - this is critical to the right choice in buying a mini loader, that the operator sits on the rear of the mini loader, every major manufacturer now has they operator sitting on the rear chassis of the mini loader) or on the mini loader. Skidsteers on the other hand must generate a lot of pressure in the other wheels to force the whole machine to skid and turn around on the spot.
A big advantage of articulated mini loaders over skid steers is that they have a lot more choice of tyre patterns than skid steers as they can use a deep lug with efficient self cleaning space between the lugs. Skidsteers on the other hand, can't use a deep lug or it will get ripped off when the lug is skidded on. Skidsteers must use a lug that is very close to the next lug so the force can be spread over a few lugs or it will simply get ripped off. This means skidsteers have less efficient traction in slippery conditions, causing more damage to the track and extra fuel consumption. Skid steers may still be able to move through muddy terrain but this only occurs with a lot of slippage as the lugs you can use on a skidsteer are limited in both depth and self cleaning ability - spacing. When skidsteers grip on solid surfaces it can be very hard on the driver's neck, this doesn't help operators have a nice after work life!
4.Skidsteers often do not have much reach when they are dumping their bucket so you can only load trucks from one side. Skid steers need to drive around the other side of the truck or trailer to load it. The centre of gravity of the load of skidsteers is often kept as close to the skidsteer as possible, this maximizes lift capacity which is particularly crucial when operating from a very short wheelbase, as it cannot handle much weight out the front. Articulated mini loaders can load trailers from one side as they REACH onto the opposite side saving time, diesel and in urban areas you don't have to venture onto the road, which saves a lot time. This is possible as mini loaders often have more reach than skidsteers, allowing them to work much quicker at filling trailers.
5.Operating an articulated mini loader is very simple - you have a steering wheel, the same as any car and a joystick which controls all the mast functions. Pull the joystick back and the mast goes up, push the joystick and the mini loader mast goes down and side to side controls crowd and dump. The simple nature of driving an articulated mini loader allows new staff to become productive rapidly. When operating a skidsteer there are many different types of operating systems, however none of them incorporate the familiar steering wheel, so they all take a lot more time to become familiar with compared to an articulated mini loader. Some skidsteers use footpedals to controls the mast and joysticks on either side to control the steering. Newer skidsteers seems to be tending now towards two joysticks - one that controls the mast functions and one joystick to control the steering. The two joysticks of skidsteers is generally a totally unnatural feeling for most skid steer operators and it takes quite some time before operators become remotely productive.
6.Articulated mini loaders are often purchased by councils due to their all round visibility. The operator of an articulated mini loader sits on top of the engine giving a better view of the working area and surroundings. To enter the operating area of a mini loader you can enter either side of the cabin area. With skidsteers you must CLIMB IN AND OUT OF A CAGE over the bucket and you have very LIMITED VISIBILITY. The skidsteer is basically a small metal box and the operator is sitting very low on the ground, not giving them a commanding position of the area. The whole view out the back of the skidsteer is very restricted as there is only a small viewing panel at the operators head height - the rear of the skidsteer totally obstructs the operators view, apart from the panel.
On a mini loader however the operator SITS ON TOP GIVING A BETTER VIEW of the total work area, making it safer for personnel, animals and other equipment in the work area. As the operator has a better view of the work area in the mini loader they are able to focus on the job at hand and not be concerned about damaging areas accidentally. This dramatically speeds loading and work performance in an articulated mini loader compared to a skid steer, particularly when operating in confined areas.
The mast on a mini articulated loader, being mounted on the front chassis also provides an important extra safety feature. When entering or exiting a skid steer the operator has to climb over the bucket, which is attached to the tool frame and the mast. Unfortunately a number of accidents have occurred when servicing skidsteers or when operators have had a problem with their skidsteer and had to leave the mast up and exit the cabin area of the skidsteer. This creates a very dangerous situation and the mast has come down and severely injured a number of people and crushed them when getting in and out of the skidsteer cabin as a lever was knocked or ram failure occurred. This potentially dangerous situation is totally avoided on an articulated mini loader as you don't have to climb over the bucket to enter the operating area.
7.Skid Steers have a very short wheelbase - the front axle is mounted very close to the rear axle. This TRANSFERS ALL THE BUMPS into the chassis and hence into the seat just like a short wheelbase four wheel drive making it hard on your back. A good quality suspension seat helps soften the blows, but still every bump is transferred into the chassis. Mini loaders have a much longer wheelbase, an oscillating articulation joint (or an oscillating rear axle in front end loaders) and the highest quality mini loaders have a good suspension seat, giving the operator an even SMOOTHER RIDE improving OH&S. The longer wheelbase of mini loaders allows the mini loader to span more bumps on uneven ground so the whole machine isn't being rocked upwards on the same bump. The oscillating articulation joint allows the joint to twist sideways which helps smooth the bumps even more instead of transferring them through to the driver. The oscillating rear axle of articulated mini loaders also helps to maintain traction as more wheels are on the ground just about all the time, whereas in a skidsteer with two rigid axles and a very short wheelbase, as soon as rough terrain is encountered, wheels lift off the ground and obviously can't aid in giving traction to the skidsteer. All these features of a mini loader allows the operator to work much faster as the load is container in the bucket and won't spill like on a skid steer and the mini loader can perform more tasks quicker as the operator is able to handle the terrain at a quicker speed. As the mini loader isn't bounced around as much on rough terrain the mini loader componentry also isn't subjected to as much jolting force, which extends its operating life. It also means the mini loader operator has a big advantage - they aren't so tired at the end of the day.
8.The short wheelbase of skidsteers can make them unstable in certain conditions. In a skidsteer on a slope if the operator tries to dump into a trailer for example the centre of gravity of the load generally shifts further forward (unless it has parallel lift), making the loader tip forward. The short wheelbase doesn't have much weight to act as a stable lever behind it, so the skidsteer tips forward. An articulated mini loader on the other hand has a much longer wheel base and a lot more weight is much further back so it acts as a stabilizing force on the loader and they can tip out the bucket on a slope, however this is not recommended as it isn't correct operating technique on any loader or forklift.
9. A commonly overlooked advantage of driving a mini articulated loader rather than a skidsteer is that you are able to change the dumping position without having to move the loader. On a mini loader the mast is mounted to the front chassis and joined to the rear chassis via the articulation joint. If you turn the steering wheel, then you pivot the whole front end independently to the rear chassis. For example when dumping into a trailer you want to fill up the whole trailer bed with material, with a mini loader you can easily spread the load around - just by turning the wheel, the material will spread to the rear or the front of the trailer. In a skidsteer however the mast arms are attached to the body of the machine and you have limited reach, if you want to change where you are dumping. You often need to move backwards and reposition the whole skidsteer to fill up the rear of the trailer. This movement of the front end in articulated mini loaders is particularly useful when working in confined areas with pallets. The articulated steering allows the operator to drive right up to the pallet and if the pallet forks aren't lined up correctly, the operator can just turn the steering wheel to line the forks up.
I hope this story has been useful in your decision on deciding whether to purchase an articulated mini loader or a skidsteer!
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