The sharpest knife in the draw

Advantages: cuts very thinly and evenly
Disadvantages: carving style takes a while to get used to

...I like my roast meat and poultry sliced very thin and always have a problem keeping my carving knives sharp enough so this is the reason I thought I would try an electric carving knife. Initially the problem I had was the change in slicing style. With an electric carving knife, instead or sliding the knife back and forth through the meat gradually working your way down, you place the knife in position and exert a gentle steady downwards pressure until the knife slices off the piece. The knife itself creates the back and forth motion with its blade. This is the most difficult transition as the tendency to move the knife in a traditional manner remains. The Breville EK2 isn?t my first electric carving knife; it?s a replacement for an old Russell Hobbs that had to be retired due to safety reasons. It was getting on in years...

Miskah 08.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Breville EK2 Carving Knife

A knife With A Point

Advantages: Sharp blades, expected host of features, Victorinox quality
Disadvantages: Reliability of electronics not proven

...This review is for a Victorinox Altimeter Swiss Army Knife. It was bought as a present so although I do not know exactly what it was bought for I have had a quick look around on the internet and standard prices seem to be around £50. This cost surprised me at first but I suppose you do get what you pay for. Before I tell you about my experiences with this knife I will quickly outline it's features, which as expected for a Victorinox Knife is sufficiently long! These features are taken directly from the manufacturers descriptions and I do find one or two of the features are a bit dubious, but on the whole they all function well: 1. large blade 2. small blade 3. corkscrew 4. can opener with - small screwdriver 3 mm (also for Phillips screws) 5. cap lifter with - screwdriver 6 mm - wire stripper 9. reamer, punch 10. key...

Massey42 14.01.2008 · Read review
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Review of Victorinox Swiss Army Knife

Cuts like a (really bloody sharp) knife.

Advantages: Works well if used with caution.
Disadvantages: Will perform impromptu amputations if used by spackers.

...different wardrobes into one big bowl, lost one set of instructions and then left everything lying like that.' In short, my mum lies. All the damn time. And I am gullible. Because of this trusting nature and tendency to believe unquestioningly what I'm told, I took at her at her word and drove up on Saturday morning. I saw the 'all but made' furniture and had a little bit of a weep to myself before looking at the instructions to see what tools I needed. The wardrobes called for a set of screwdrivers, an electric screwdriver, a hammer, a mallet and a Stanley knife (incidentally, the murder of an Irish mother requires a not dissimilar shopping list). I drove to the local hardware shop (which is run by a man who looks phenomenally like Tom from Father Ted, and who, pleasingly, is also called Tom) to get the knife and the hammer (the...

tallulahbang 17.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Stanley Dynagrip Instant Change Knife

The Subtle Knife

Advantages: Amazing descriptions
Disadvantages: none

...This is the second book in the trillogy, you definatly need to read Northern Lights before you start this, not only because you will miss some vital character development but also because you will miss another amazing read! i think The subtle Knife is possibly my favourite of the three (they are all so fantastic) because its descriptions and twists are written so well, and it is the first time you meet some truly amazing characters. the thing i love about this trillogy, in this book especially, is that you cannot guess which way it is going to turn next. it is very much a 'read between the lines' book as you cannot take the characters for their face values - they have been created so deep that the most evil charachter may not be as they appear...absolutley amazing book, if you are reading this you MUST buy it!...

smh21 09.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials) - Philip Pullman

Knife of Dreams

Advantages: Delightful to read
Disadvantages: Shorter and other books in series

...Knife of Dreams - Robert Jordan 11th in the series Wheel of Time Like all of the other books in the series, Jordan delivers again. The story mostly follows Mat, Perrin, and Elayne, with a few chapters telling of Rand al'thor and Egwene. Mat is trying to escape the Seanchan and make his way into Murandy where his Band of the Red Hand await him while courting The Daughter of the Nine Moons. Perrin awaits with his own army of Two Rivers, some Aiel, and Mayene's honor guard. He hopes to ambush the renegade Aiel, the Shaido, and take back his wife from captivity. Elayne is safely in Caemlyn where she is trying to secure the throne of Andor and become queen as her mother once was. But the other houses have begun a siege to take the crown of Andor in their own hands thinking Elayne is not mature enough to handle. Rand al...

shybalnoom 14.10.2008 · Read review
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Philip Pullman's The Subtle Knife

Advantages: Continues the amazing story of Northern Lights. Un-put-downable!
Disadvantages: Hard to read as a book on its own Needs to be read after Northern Lights

...The second in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy takes a giant step into cross-world politics, while keeping the story easy enough for kids to follow. The lead character, Lyra Belacqua, is joined in her quest by Will Parry, a boy who, it seems, also has a destiny to fulfill. Meanwhile, the rest of the heroes from the first book split off on other quests, all of which will eventually lead to the same end point. Every now and then, you read a book which gives you a feeling of being involved, that something new and exciting is just around the corner. The Subtle Knife does just this. Some unanswered questions from the first book, Northern Lights, are answered. Yet it also poses new ones, providing new characters and beliefs which once again seem to question anything and everything. It is important to have read Northern...

pmcds 09.01.2008 · Read review
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Cuts like a knife

Advantages: light, durable, cuts effortlessly, moulded blade, long shaft, large handle
Disadvantages: price, but no a disadvantage when weighed up against durability

...Neverbend gardening tools are my favourite and I refuse to attempt to hide by bias as after many years of experience I have never come across any other tools that last as long and look as stunning today as when I bought them. Some may consider £11.99 a high price to pay for an edging knife but when you consider that the 2 previous edging knives I owned prior to the Neverbend cost £7.99 each and broke within a year or so, the Neverbend now some 3 years on has basically paid for itself with its longevity. Purchased from my local garden centre as I have already said for £11.99 they can be bought online a lot cheaper but beware, postage and packaging will bump the price upwards of £15. When I made my purchase I was happy to pay a premium for a high quality product. The edging knife is used to cut and shape the edges of lawns, something...

ASBO2000 04.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Neverbend Stainless Edging Knife

Cuts like a knife

Advantages: Good likeable sound
Disadvantages: None

...'Cuts like a knife' is a CD that contains 10 very good rock tracks. The CD is similar in style to 'You want it - You got it', however the rawness has been taken away and been replaced with a much more commercial sound. The tracks once again are well written with the musical instruments played exceptionally well. My favourite tracks are 'Straight from the heart', 'Cuts like a knife' and 'The best was yet to come'. This CD is definately one for the collection if only just to see how and by how far Bryan Adams has progressed as an artist....

BigGip 28.08.2000 · Read review
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Review of the Victorinox Century Swiss Army Knife

Advantages: Sharp serrated blade, attractive design.
Disadvantages: None that spring to mind.

...I am a little bit sad. You see, I'm a pen knife anorak... I have four of the things, and use them for camping trips, jobs around the house and those bizarre tasks that pop up from time to time (ever got a lump of chewing gum stuck to your shoe before a meeting?!?) In short - I KNOW about penknives. Features of the Victorinox Swiss Army Century Swiss Army Knife Serrated/Straight blade - this is pulled out from the cover by gripping a little groove on the back of the blade. It is made of stainless steel, so it won't rust, and it "locks" when it is in line with the handle. The blade is 4" long and has about 60% serrated edge and 40% straight edge. It is an incredibly sharp blade that cuts just about anything - string...

freelancer1 13.10.2002 (14.10.2002) · Read review
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The Knife: Deep Cuts (Album Review)

Advantages: Original, Breakthrough, Heartbeats.
Disadvantages: Like Marmite.

...Swedish duo, 'The Knife' have been a massive inspiration for so many bands since their formation in 1999. Deep Cuts was their second album, released in 2003 and the most astonishing thing about it is its originality. The Knife adhere to no rules, and with Deep Cuts, as with all their albums you embark upon a journey which is immensely enjoyable from beginning to end. There is something haunting, fascinating and appealing about lead singer Karin Anderssons voice. It sounds as strange and different as the backing music which is generally electronica, but with odd twists such as throwing in some steel drums occasionally, particulaly in the second track 'pass this on'. Deep Cuts is off course best known for the song 'Heartbeats'. It recieved more attention after having been covered acousticly by Jose Gonzalez, however as any Knife...

Miskin 21.06.2008 · Read review
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