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AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener

This knife shapener sharpens any double edge blade whether serrated or plain, thick or thin and it will do it faster than youd believe possible. AccuSharp sharpeners are the best, easiest and fastest sharpeners around. The difference is in the specially formulated, precision ground and mounted tungsten carbide blades.Versatile and easy enough for anyone to use safely, the AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener lets you quickly sharpen a wide variety of bladed tools, from straight and serrated knives to cleavers and axes. Its unique, ergonomic design guards your fingers while a dependable, diamond-honed tungsten carbide blade puts a precision edge on your tools. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: 20px; } table.callout { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, serif; margin: 10px; width: 250; } td.callout3-c26 { height: 100 percent; background: url(‘http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/th/content_26/Q1_2009/c26-callout3.png’) repeat-y; border-left: 0px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding: 10px; width: 250px; } ul.callout { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -12px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5em; } h5.callout { text-align: center; } img.withlink {border:1px black solid;} a.nodecoration {text-decoration: none} The AccuSharp 001
Knife Sharpener offers: Speed, safety, and precision A full-length finger guard An ergonomic handle for right- or left-handed sharpening 5 to 10 years of use between blade changes

The tough, tungsten carbide blades are reversible and replaceable. View larger.

This sharpener can even handle serrated knives, making it a perfect pick for kitchens. View larger.

This verstile AccuSharp sharpener is also ideal for sportsmen and craftspeople. View larger.
Versatile, User-Friendly Design
A sharp blade makes it easier to get work done quickly and safely. The innovative

• Sharpens your knives quickly, easily and accurately
• Just draw the AccuSharp over the tool and your work gets easier
• Renew your edges in an instant
• Safety hand grip prevents cuts
• Diamond-honed tungsten carbide

Rating: (out of 246 reviews)

List Price: $ 13.99
Price: $ 5.95

Columbia River Knife and Tool 9070 Guppie Black and Grey Multitool

The Columbia River Knife™ Guppie™ knife and multi-tool packs an adjustable wrench, a knife, screwdrivers, a bit driver and an LED light. The high-carbon, stainless-steel blade has a razor-sharp edge, and the adjustable wrench jaws open to 1/2-in so you can use it for all kinds of light repair.

• 1/2-inch crescent wrench
• Standard size phillips and flat bit screwdriver
• 2-inch Knife
• Removable bit carrier with LED light
• Bottle opener

Rating: (out of 10 reviews)

List Price: $ 39.99
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Columbia River Knife and Tool 9070 Guppie Black and Grey Multitool Reviews

Review by Steven Kunkle:

The Guppie is an almost useful tool, but falls short. The crescent wrench portion does not open very far (1/2″) and so is useful for smaller nuts only. It also has a lot of play in it so that it wobbles and has to be held in tension re adjusted constantly to use. The screwdriver portion is OK but can’t get into tight spaces as the bits are quite short. The knife appears to be acceptable but I have not used it much to see how long it will hold an edge. The little built in LED flashlight could be useful, I don’t know how long it will run on the small battery, but for emergency repair it puts out a reasonable amount of light and is magnetic, so it could be stuck to something metal while you tighten a loose bolt.

In summary, it is cute, but could be better made, especially the wrench.

Review by Hesright:

The GUPPIE’s most unique feature is the adjustable wrench. You just don’t see that feature on multi-tools, at least not at this price range. No wonder the Guppie receive best buy awards. Toss in a sharp knife, a handy exchangable bit screwdriver and the nifty little LED flashlight and you’ve got one handy compact tool that fits in the palm of your hand. Great value.

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SOG Specialty Knives & Tools B66-N Power Assist Knife, Black Oxide

SOG Multi-Tool w/Stainless Steel Handle/Black Finish Md: B66, The PowerAssist takes multi-tools to a new level. This is the first in the world to house not just one but two assisted opening blades (available when the main tool is closed)! When not in use, these blades lock closed using their patent pending side release. Flip open the tool and experience the precision of the heavy duty plier capability and large wire cutters. Smooth handle surfaces promote comfort on even the toughest jobs. While open, five other components are now available and individually lock open with the patent pending Piano-Locks. Also includes gear covers, hex bolt construction, V-Cutter, and built in crimpers., Type: Multi-Tool Blade Type: Blades & Tools Blade Length: N/A Length: 8.5″ Steel: AUS 8 Stainless Handle Material: Stainless Steel Weight: 3.7 oz Sheath: N/A Edge Type: Straight Closed Length: , Manufacturer: S.O.G SPECIALTY KNIVES, Model: B66Sleek, attractive, and easy to operate, the SOG B66-N PowerAssist multi-tool with black oxide finish showcases SOG’s sophisticated style and quality construction. Relying on SOG’s proprietary PowerAssist technology, this versatile multi-tool includes two SOG Assisted Technology blades — one straight-edge and one full-serrated edge blade..caption {font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif;font-size: 10px;font-weight: bold;font-style: italic;}ul.indent {list-style: inside disc;text-indent: 20px;}table.callout {font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, serif;margin: 10px;width: 250;}td.callout3-c26 {height: 100 percent;background: url(‘http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/th/content_26/Q2_2009/sog-callout3.png’) repeat-y;border-left: 0px solid #999999;border-right: 1px solid #999999;padding: 10px;width: 250px;color: cccccc;}ul.callout {list-style: inside disc;text-indent: -12px;font-size: 12px;line-height: 1.5em;}h5.callout {text-align: center;color: white;}img.withlink {border:1px black solid;}a.nodecoration {text-decoration: none}
The SOG B66-N PowerAssist
Multi-Tool Includes:Pliers/gripperHard wire cutterCrimperStraight-edge bladeSerrated bladeThree-sided fileLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverCan opener/small screwdriverBottle opener/medium screwdriverRulersV-CutterLanyard ringNylon carrying pouch

Compound Leverage offers improved plier and wire cutter performance. View larger.

Durable components deliver job-specific performance. View larger.

S.A.T. propels blades open for quick, safe, one-handed access. View larger.
SOG Assisted Technology Increases Speed, Safety, and Usability
When you go to unfold the B66-N’s straight-edge blade

• Exclusive SOG Assisted Technology blades (straight and serrated) and compound leverage Generates Twice the Gripping Power
• Stainless steel handles and plier head with non-reflective black oxide coating
• Stainless Steel with Non-Reflective Black Oxide Coating
• Open: 7.125-Inch, Closed: 4.675-Inch, Weight: 9.3-Ounce, Lifetime Warranty
• Nylon carry pouch

Rating: (out of 11 reviews)

List Price: $ 122.00
Price: $ 66.99

SOG Specialty Knives & Tools B66-N Power Assist Knife, Black Oxide Reviews

Review by N. Manning:

I purchased this a a gift for my father and I own the same tool in the plain stainless steel finish. It’s a great multi-tool. Super durable and just plain beefy. If you’re looking for a light little pocket knife/tool this probably isn’t it. Maybe a Leatherman Squirt or even a SOG Paratool. The black finish is actually a lot nicer than the stainless steel because it doesn’t show fingerprints as badly. I have found that this tool has replaced my daily carry pocket knife (a SOG Flash II) for a couple of reasons. First, the pair of assisted blades. Having a quick choice between the straight or serrated blades rather than having both in one blade is nice. The other thing is that carrying a multi-tool rather than a dedicated pocket knife tends to be less intimidating to people in the general public. When I pull out the Flash II people’s eyes tend to widen a little and they make snarky comments. The PowerAssist blends right in as just another tool for most people and the only raised eyes and comments have been from folks admiring the thing.

The fold-out tools are of the same super high quality and the locking mechanism works well. I also appreciate the V-Cutter for cutting paracord, straps, etc. I wish there was a more elegant way to operate the little cover that goes over the tools, but it serves it’s purpose well in allowing a very comfortable grip on the pliers.

This thing makes an awesome gift. My father received his and called me within minutes of opening to talk about how nice it was and how he’d probably never need another multi-tool again. It will definitely be appreciated by those who are handy, or who work on machines for a living. Although, one of the things my dad mentioned was that he wasn’t sure when he would ever need the blasting cap crimper, but hey, ya can’t win ‘em all.

Great tool, 5 stars, you will not be sorry that you purchased this tool and the price on Amazon pretty much cannot be beat.

Review by Katsumoto:

This tool is very well thought and Innovative. It has like engrains, that makes that the force you apply to the handle gets multiplied to the front end.

The finish is like a perfect black hand-gun. The blade opens in a mazing. Yous push a litle with your thumb and it pops out, like an automatic folding knife.

The tools inside are replacebel by the user! you juts buy the components you need from the web site and buy them, I’ve never seen this in a pocket tool.

The piano lock is very clever. Compared to the Victorinox, maybe it looks a little more like “feminine” or “shiny”, the SOG looks like on testosterone. Looks terrific, impressive, intimidating almost.

The Leatherman is the worst in finish, and material quality. I broke my leatherman, the fine flat screwdriver, after somewhat 5 uses… and I was using it properly (I take care of tools)…The leatherman feels like sticky to open, even after quite some time.

Every where you look, you find ingenious and well thought details.

The pliers are more process than anything I have seen, each tiny tooth engrains perfectly with its negative par on the other jaw.

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Mastering Knife Skills: The Essential Guide to the Most Important Tools in Your Kitchen (with DVD)

As the number of gourmet home kitchens burgeons, so does the number of home cooks who want to become proficient users of the professional-caliber equipment they own. And of all kitchen skills, perhaps the most critical are those involving the proper use of knives.

Norman Weinstein has been teaching his knife skills workshop at New York City’s Institute of Culinary Education for more than a decade—and his classes always sell out. That’s because Weinstein focuses so squarely on the needs of the nonprofessional cook, providing basic instruction in knife techniques that maximize efficiency while placing the least possible stress on the user’s arm. Now, Mastering Knife Skills brings Weinstein’s well-honed knowledge to home cooks everywhere.

Whether you want to dice an onion with the speed and dexterity of a TV chef, carve a roast like an expert, bone a chicken quickly and neatly, or just learn how to hold a knife in the right way, Mastering Knife Skills will be your go-to manual. Each cutting, slicing, and chopping method is thoroughly explained—and illustrated with clear, step-by-step photographs. Extras include information on knife construction, knife makers and types, knife maintenance and safety, and cutting boards, as well as a 30-minute instructional DVD featuring Weinstein’s most important techniques.

Rating: (out of 14 reviews)

List Price: $ 35.00
Price: $ 18.69

Mastering Knife Skills: The Essential Guide to the Most Important Tools in Your Kitchen (with DVD) Reviews

Review by HB:

“Mastering Knife Skills” by chef Norman Weinstein is a marvel of a book – visually attractive, overflowing with facts both historical and culinary, the ultimate guide to the choosing of knives, their care and upkeep, and their optimal use.

This book fills a real gap in the field of cook-bookery. I, a serious amateur cook, have been cooking for over forty years now, and yet, in forty years of watching television cooking shows and reading cookbooks (of which I own some thirty), I have never before seen any teacher or TV chef relate – really relate in any serious and systematic, way – to this most important of all our cooking tools, at least not until the present illuminating book.

One could be forgiven for expecting such a book to offer mere dry factual knowledge on the subject, but in fact it is excitingly written and lavishly illustrated, and Weinstein’s style has a flow and a sweep that pull the reader along from page to page, like a good detective novel, from slicing through dicing, to mincing to filleting to fabricating – yes, fabricating – a chicken. The accompanying DVD, furthermore, is graphic and extremely well presented.

I have seen Norman Weinstein in the classroom. He is an inspiring teacher, who wears his prodigious erudition lightly, and enlivens his classes with a quick and warm sense of humor. That same encyclopedic knowledge, sympathy and warmth come across in his book as well.

And one last note: following Weinstein’s instructions I sat down for an hour with a sharpening stone and sharpened all my knives to an edge the like of which I have not ever gotten from the “professionals”.

While this may not be the only cookbook you will ever want, it certainly is the only knife book you will ever need.

Harvey B.

Review by D. Tsze:

This is written from the perspective of someone who has only really started to cook beyond the means of frying eggs and microwaving whatever I could get my hands on over the past year, and realizing how important knife skills are in really becoming an effective cook.

For someone who is relatively new to the kitchen, and beginning to work more with an increasing variety of produce, this book is an excellent start.

For starters, the photographs are top notch. Not only are they in beautiful colour and spaciously laid out, but the appropriate (and necessary) steps are photographed, which is not always the case.

Even when describing multiple cutting techniques for one single product (e.g. onions, tomatoes), every technique is comfortably laid out over a series of pages, rather than rushed into a more cramped, difficult to read format over fewer pages.

The video is well produced, and although I wish I could have seen EVERY technique demonstrated, I understand why it would have been impossible to do so. Techniques I have found myself using frequently are the ones he demonstrates. The two I also found most useful are the video on fabricating chicken (no matter how many pictures I look at from a large number of different books, there is no substitute for seeing someone actually doing it), and carving a chicken (which is not described in his book).

As you can tell, if all of these techniques sound like “Mickey Mouse” endeavours to you, then this book is certainly NOT for you. But if the simple task of carving up a chicken and properly dicing an onion has always eluded you, then this book will not only teach you that in magnificent fashion, but so many other skills you didn’t know you needed but definitely will.

I compared this book to two others, but picked this one for the following reasons:

- Knife Skills Illustrated: A User’s Manual (Hertzmann) – I just enjoyed the photographs and simpler, more concise and comfortable layout better in Weinstein’s book.

- Knife Skills: In the Kitchen (Trotter) – lots of big names attached to this book, the pictures are stellar, and the smaller size of the book actually was more appealing to me, as the Weinstein book is a bit on the large side, especially once you open it up and want to lay it down on the kitchen counter as you work. However, Weinstein is a professional instructor, and I found that his ability to teach (which is what you want out of this book, not the ability to concoct earth shattering recipes – which this leads to, hopefully!) really shines.

Plus, the Trotter book did not break down each product into its own section in as much detail, and the smaller format, although appearing easier to handle, did not allow for the more spacious, comfortable, and easier to read layout (especially when you have it on the table while you are working!) that the Weinstein book afforded.

Content wise, both are comparable. Both have a few techniques which the other does not cover, but Weinstein does a better job teaching the ESSENTIAL techniques which you know you will absolutely be using on a regular basis.

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Tool Logic SVC1 Survival Card I Tool Card with Knife, Fire Starter, Whistle, Compass and Lens, Translucent Black

FEATURES Features:: 1 Emergency signal whistle: 2 8 X power lens: 3 Compass: 4 Magnesium alloy fire starter: 5 2.00 in. serrated AUS 8A steel blade: 6 Tweezer: 7 Toothpick: 8 Hole for lanyard attachment: 9ATTRIBUTES Special Features: Serrated Blade Magnesium Alloy Firestarter (Replaceable) Load Signal Whistle Tweezer and Toothpick

• A Complete Survival Tool
• Compass and 8x power lens
• Sketletonized AUS8 type stainless steel knife with 2-Iinch serrated blade
• Magnesium alloy fire starter
• Emergency signal whistle

Rating: (out of 5 reviews)

List Price: $ 30.95
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Tool Logic SVC1 Survival Card I Tool Card with Knife, Fire Starter, Whistle, Compass and Lens, Translucent Black Reviews

Review by Austin Barlow:

I’m a college student who’s been interested in emergency preparedness and wilderness survival for the past few years. I’m also majoring Emergency Management. I like to have as many of the essentials on me as I can at all time. For anyone who’s interested in making their wallet into a formidable survival aid, I recommend this product. The knife is fantastic, and all other components (even the compass!) function flawlessly.

Review by nuter77:

This is my second card tool from Tool Logic. My first one was Card II with LED light option instead compass and lens.

Overall this is nice useful tool but compass is really piece of junk, dial has problem with rotating, it gets stuck very often.

It wasn’t even worth so send it back so I decided to keep it anyway.

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Gerber 05500 MP400 Compact Sport Multi-function Tool

About the Compact Sport Multi-Plier Multitool
Gerber’s Compact Sport Multi-Plier can best be described as the lighter, tighter version of Gerber’s 600-series multitools — but it’s no less useful and versatile. This ultra-compact workhorse brings together all the functionality and performance of its big brother, with stainless steel hardware and Fiskars scissors that come tough enough to tear through seatbelts. Strong, durable, and easy to use, the Compact Sport boasts one-handed opening pliers and the Saf.T.Plus locking system to keep everything secure when not in operation. Stay safe, and stay ready for anything — on the road, around the house, at the lake, or in the woods. Multitool Capabilities:
Needlenose pliers Wire cutter Wire crimper Serrated knife blade Fiskars scissors Cross point screwdriver Small, medium and large flat blade screwdrivers Can opener Bottle opener Key Technical Specs:
Length open: 5.63-inches Length closed: 4.37-inches Handle material: stainless steel Sheath material: ballistic nylon Warranty:
Gerber Legendary Blades guarantees this product with a limited lifetime warranty. What’s in the box:
Gerber Compact Sport Multi-Pliers multitool and nylon sheath. Gerber’s History of Ingenuity
Savvy. Moxie. Craftsmanship. Attention to detail. These are just a few of the company traits that contributed to Gerber’s emergence as a world leader in outdoor gear. Joseph Gerber started Portland, Oregon’s Gerber Advertising back in 1910, and one Christmas, he hired a local knife-maker to craft 25 sets of kitchen cutlery as client gifts. The knives were so popular, Mr. Gerber ultimately left his agency to launch Gerber Legendary Blades in 1939. It makes sense, really. An idea man gets the idea of a

• 11 tools including wire cutter and Fiskars scissors
• Ultra compact at 5.75-inches long and 1.2-inches wide
• Stainless steel construction
• Weighs just 6.0-ounces
• Limited lifetime warranty

Rating: (out of 43 reviews)

List Price: $ 66.25
Price: $ 30.40

Swiss Tech Utili-Key 6-in-1 Key Ring Tool in Gift Box

The Swiss Tech Utili-Key 6-in-1 is a light weight self locking tool that securely attaches to your key ring. It features a flat screwdriver, bottle opener, Phillips screwdriver, serrated and straight knife blades and a micro eyeglass screwdriver. Compact and Convenient. New and improved gift box.

• Securely attaches to key ring
• Bright polished finish
• Precision crafted
• Solid stainless steel
• Lightweight

Rating: (out of 4 reviews)

List Price: $ 12.99
Price: $ 8.99

Scratch-Art Scratch Knives Tool Set (Set of 7)

The best tools for scratch-board art create super textures and designs! High-carbon tools are heat-treated to retain sharpness and plated to resist rust. Fit into Scratch-Art — and most penholders. Set of 7 includes penholder.

Rating: (out of 1 reviews)

List Price: $ 10.55
Price: $ 8.28

Scratch-Art Scratch Knives Tool Set (Set of 7) Reviews

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Sharpening Stone

Sharpening Stone – Whitestone. High Quality Grit Stone. Sharpens Knives Quickly and Easily. Ideal for sportsmen, campers, craftsmen, etc. Instructions included. GI Government Issued style. Dimensions: 2-3/4 In. x 3/4 In. x 3/8 In.

Price: $ 4.95

4pc Wax Carving Set Casting Polymer Dental Tools

4 New Wax Carvers

* This is a new set of 4 double ended wax carvers
* These allow you to carve the wax rather than scrape it away
* Great to make designs, smooth or use with lathes for making designs
* Each carver is made of stainless steel to eliminate rust and shaped for balance and comfort
* These come in a plastic storage pouch
* Each measures approximately 6 1/2″ (165 mm) long

• A new set of 4 stainless steel double ended carvers
• Stainless steel construction & can be autoclaved
• Well made and long lasting
• Great to be used by technicians,hobbists for fly tying,beading,hobbies and many other household uses
• Unbelievable inexpensive price for the whole set with high quality

Rating: (out of 2 reviews)

Price: $ 6.71