The Knife Rack
New Kyocera Duo: 3-Inch Paring Knife with Vertical Double Edge Peeler
Kyocera creates a natural add-on sales opportunity with a new set that pairs two popular kitchen essentials: the Kyocera 3-Inch Paring Knife with Vertical Double Edge Peeler. Both feature ultra-sharp blades made of Kyocera’s exclusive advanced ceramic, which stays sharp 10 times longer than metal blades.
These tools stand out for their beauty and lightweight, ergonomic design. Comfortably curved handles with a contoured grip – available in black, red or green – make cooking prep easier.
The pure white ceramic blades will never rust, corrode or transfer a metallic taste or smell. Kyocera’s one-of-a-kind advanced ceramic, Zirconia 206, is strong and dense, 50 percent harder than steel, yet typically half the weight of steel.
“Peelers and paring knives are two of the most requested items in kitchenware. Our new set gives consumers a reason to trade up to higher quality and double their purchase with two everyday essentials packaged together,” said Denise Bernstein, Marketing and Sales Manager at Kyocera.
The Vertical Double Edge Peeler peels with either a forward or backward motion, for twice the utility of a single edge blade. It provides an optimal cutting angle to glide effortlessly through carrots, cucumbers, potatoes, apples, pears, cheese, chocolate and more. Because of its superior design and materials, there is no need to blanch tomatoes before peeling them.
The 3-Inch Paring Knife is a mainstay of the Kyocera Ceramic Cutlery collection, ideal for fruits, vegetables, herbs and boneless meats. It is created with a combination of technological innovation and the skills of master craftsmen, who hone the razor-sharp blades by hand on a fine diamond wheel.
The Kyocera 3-Inch Paring Knife with Vertical Double Edge Peeler comes in a boxed package with a suggested retail price of $29.95. It is available for immediate shipment.
For additional information, visit www.KyoceraAdvancedCeramics.com.
Morakniv Brings its Expertise into the Kitchen with the Classic 1891 Series
Classic 1891 Set of Three includes a Chef, Bread, and Paring knife.
For over 400 years, Morakniv® has manufactured high-quality stainless steel knives for craftsmen and outdoorsmen. This year, the Sweden-based company is bringing expertise from the campfire to the kitchen with the release of the Classic 1891 Series. The knives possess all of the same high-caliber qualities as Morakniv’s classic knives, forged with modern-day kitchen needs.
“These knives are literally handmade by some of the finest craftsmen in Sweden,” Says Graeme Esarey, President of Industrial Revolution, Morakniv’s U.S. and Canada distributor. “Their generations of experience have allowed Morakniv to create some outstanding and innovative knives for a new market segment. If you are a Mora fan, you owe it to yourself to try out the 1891 series. You won’t be disappointed!”
The five-piece collection features a Bread knife, a Chef’s knife, a Fillet knife, a Utility knife and a Paring knife. All five knives feature handles made of red- or black-stained Swedish birch and have an elaborate coil form for balanced ergonomics and a stable grip. The blades are made of carefully-selected Swedish steel, which is hardened and tempered with a secret process that gives each knife model the optimal combination of features for its intended use. And like all Morakniv’s, they are wickedly sharp.
Suggested retail prices: 9-inch Chef’s Knife, $149.99; 5-inch Utility Knife, $119.99; 10-inch Bread Knife, $139.99; 7-inch Fillet Knife, $139.99; 3-inch Paring Knife, $59.99; Set of three knives (Chef, Bread, Paring), $299.99.
Morakniv is distributed in the U.S. and Canada by Industrial Revolution, a Seattle-based company that manufactures and distributes products enjoyed by outdoor enthusiasts worldwide. For additional information, visit www.industrialrev.com/morakniv.
Trudeau Adds to Laguiole Line
Laguiole Carving Set with black horn handles
By Lorrie Baumann
Trudeau is updating the Laguiole collection of knives introduced at last year’s International Home + Housewares Show with new additions to the line that will allow home cooks to create a coherent cutlery story in their kitchens and dining rooms.
The Laguiole knives are Trudeau’s homage to the cutlers from a French village where Casimir-Antoine Moulin started making cutlery in 1829. The tradition flourished in France until it died out in World War I. It was revived locally in 1987. The Trudeau cutlery borrows signature elements of the Laguiole tradition, including the distinctively shaped handles embellished with a stamped bee design, for knives that are made in China and finished and assembled by hand.
Laguiole Steak Knives
Pocket knives were an important part of the Laguiole tradition, and early Laguiole pocket knives with handles made from Aubrac cow horn or bone were used by the local farmers and shepherds. The Trudeau knives bow to that tradition this year with a pair of pocket knives that include corkscrews. The Laguiole Deluxe XL corkscrew is made of stainless steel and pakka wood and comes packaged in a gift box, as do all of the Trudeau Laguiole knives. The Laguiole Waiter’s corkscrew is made of stainless steel and red stablewood and even comes with a leather case. The corkscrews are grooved to reduce friction for easier cork extraction.
Trudeau introduced the Laguiole steak knives last year. This year, there’s a choice of three handles: black horn, rosewood or pakka wood on knives hat feature thick gauge full-tang stainless steel serrated blades with hand stamped detailing on the handles, including the Laguiole bee. They retail for $99.99 for a set of six knives packaged in gift boxes.
Carving sets come with the same three handle choices. The three piece sets include a 6.25-inch carving fork, 7-inch carving knife and 7.25-inch knife sharpener. These sets also retail for $99.99 and are packaged in gift boxes.
Laguiole Prep Knife Set
New this year, Laguiole-style prep knife sets include a 7-inch Santoku knife, 5-inch utility knife and 3-inch paring knife with each of the three handle materials. The prep knife sets retail for $99.99 and also come packaged in gift boxes.
Finally, Trudeau is offering a new set of Laguiole cheese knives for soft cheeses. With thick gauge, full tang stainless steel blades and hand-stamped detailing on the handles, these knives function as both knives and spreaders. They are currently available only with pakka wood handles. A gift-boxed set of four retails for $39.99.
This story was originally published in the March 2015 issue of Kitchenware News, a publication of Oser Communications Group.
Kuhn Rikon Introduces Colori+ Line of Colorful Knives
Kuhn Rikon expands its extensive assortment of colorful and versatile knives with the Colori®+ line. Adding a new level of comfort and style to cutting and slicing, they offer sharpness, secure-grip handles and lightweight design to make cooking prep a breeze.
The Colori+ knives feature new streamlined, textured handles decorated with the plus sign found in the product name, signifying Swiss design. The Japanese steel blades ensure a sharp edge and long lasting performance. The blades contain a silicone based non-stick coating that prevents food from sticking, making each cut easier and neater.
Each knife has a matching easy-grip handle and comes equipped with a safety sheath, that offers safe and easy storage or transport for camping or picnics.
The Colori+ line includes 24 SKUs in eight styles, with suggested retail prices as shown:
Paring Knife ($10) – For slicing cheese, peeling an apple, or chopping vegetables. Red, graphite, green, blue, teal or purple.
Serrated Paring Knife ($12) – Perfect for slicing bread, tomatoes and other soft fruits. Red, green, graphite, blue, orange or yellow.
Small Santoku Knife ($16) – Chop and slice meat, fruits and vegetables. Red or graphite.
Large Santoku Knife ($18) – Ideal for chopping vegetables, fruit and meat. Red or graphite.
Chef’s Knife ($20) – Chops, dices and minces fruits, vegetables and cheese, meat and more. Red or graphite.
Bread Knife ($20) – Slices loaves of bread and tomatoes with ease. Red or graphite.
Utility Knife ($14) – Go-to tool for de-boning meats. Red or graphite.
Serrated Utility Knife ($16) – Perfect for slicing smooth-skinned fruits and vegetables, bread, or meat. Red or graphite.
Created for practical, everyday use, Kuhn Rikon Colori+ Knives are dishwasher safe. They are available for immediate shipment.
The Kuhn Rikon Colori+ Knives are sold open stock or in a blister pack. Knives sold open stock include a matching safety sheath topped with a convenient loop for hanging.
For more information, contact info@kuhnrikon.com, call 800.662.5882, or visit www.kuhnrikon.com.
New JIU Knives from Kuhn Rikon Combine Long-Lasting Sharpness with Modern Design
New JIU Knives from Kuhn Rikon combine modern design with amazingly sharp, durable blades. “JIU” (pronounced je-you) means “long-lasting” in the Chinese language, which describes the long-lasting sharpness that makes this cutlery stand out. These knives come sharp, and stay sharp.
The ultra-sharp stainless steel blades are etched with a subtle depiction of the snowcapped mountains of Switzerland, emblematic of the quality and heritage of Kuhn Rikon’s Swiss design. The stylish non-slip handle fits comfortably in your hand, even when used for long periods of time. Reliably sharp and beautifully designed, JIU Knives make your work in the kitchen even easier.
The new collection includes three popular sizes to handle a wide variety of kitchen prep needs:
Kuhn Rikon JIU Paring Knife – A handy, all-purpose 4-inch knife for slicing, bread, tomatoes and other soft fruits and vegetables.
Kuhn Rikon JIU Serrated Knife – An 8-inch knife that slices loaves of bread, tomatoes and more with ease.
Kuhn Rikon JIU Chef’s Knife – A 6.5-inch knife that cuts and minces meat, vegetables, fruit and more.
Each knife comes with a matching sheath for safe storage. The sheath also serves as extra protection to keep the blade sharp.
Kuhn Rikon JIU knives are dishwasher safe. They come gift boxed and are available for immediate shipment. Suggested retail prices are $18 for the Serrated Paring Knife, $30 for the Serrated Knife, and $30 for the Chef’s Knife.
For more information, go to www.kuhnrikon.com or visit the Kuhn Rikon booth at the 2015 International Home + Housewares Show.
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