LamsonSharp 4-Piece Forged Cook Set Review

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(More customer reviews)Okay. I admit, I'm a bit of a protectionist. I'm not advocating sealing our borders, but when I need something for the house, I do go out of my way to find products made in the US. So last year, when my Henckels knife handles began to crack (despite meticulous care!), I searched the internet and came up with LamsonSharp, made in Massachusetts.
Not sure of the quality, I bought a few knives as a test bed. I liked the idea of the rosewood handles, so I got those. I can't comment on the other handle styles.
I've been very satisfied, so much so that I bought this set. These knives are heavy, well balanced, and in my opinion, beautiful. There is some slight variation from knife to knife, but I expect this in a hand made product. I've now used them for over a year and encountered zero problems. They've held a good edge with little maintenance, and they have no stains or discoloration on the blades like you get with some cheaper "stainless" knives. Having used both forged and stamped versions, I'd say stick to the forged. They are of much higher quality for just a little extra money.
As a bonus, Lamson will sharpen the knives at no cost (you pay shipping) for as long as you own them. I've not had to use this service, but it's a nice touch.
So, if you're not a knife snob who wants a damascus steel santoku forged in the fires of Mount Fuji, and you're tired of Kmart quality stamped blades made in Chinakistantinople, give these a try.

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The LamsonSharp Rosewood Forged Cutlery Series features a one-piece, forged, full tang blade made of hardened and tempered high-carbon stainless steel from Soligen, Germany.The Oiled Rosewood hadles are naturally hard and heavy, making them extremely durable, they are triple riveted with brass rivets for perfect balance and weight.The taper-ground blades are polished, hand-edged and honed. All forged knives from LamsonSharp are shipped in their own KnifeSafe, to protect the knives and the people who use them.This knife will be Sharp for Life, with the unique free factory knife sharpening program.All LamsonSharp products are proudly made in the USA and carry a lifetime warranty.

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Wolfgang Puck 10th Anniversary 7 Cup Rice Cooker Review

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(More customer reviews)The rice from this cooker turns out pretty well if you don't add too much water. For every cup of rice, I add about a cup and a half of water, and this makes a good batch of rice no matter how little or how much I cook. I also like the plastic paddle that comes with the cooker. Little things that irritate me: (1) the vent for the steam is in the back of cooker, so I have to pull it far away from any cabinets or turn it backwards to use it; (2) tough to clean, because the condensation from the steam accumulates on the top cook plate and runs into grooves that cannot be separated from the appliance, so it can be very awkward and time-consuming to clean well; (3) the "warm" function runs too hot, so you have to unplug the device altogether and heat up left over rice in the microwave or else the bottom gets burned; and (4) the steamer tray sits pretty low inside the cooker, so you can't cook rice and steam vegetables or whatever at the same time. Overall: an OK rice cooker for now, but may consider getting another long-term.

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Enjoy flip-of-the-switch convenience and the power to create a variety of amazing recipes with this Wolfgang Puck 10th Anniversary Edition 7-Cup Rice Cooker. The locking lid easily detaches at the touch of a button and keeps rice fresh as well as retains heat for up to 12 hours. This fabulous machine allows you to steam, braise and bake, along with the ability to prepare sensational rice dishes.

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