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THE KNIFE RACK 1 8 KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW n JULY 2016 n www.kitchenwarenews.com The Knife Rack Knockoff Artists Forging Knives Now consumer is the online market," says Lucas. "Towards eBay specifically, they'll have it down within hours… eBay's been very diligent because it helps them police their own service. [Some online retailers] have a little less control with third parties – that process of tracking down who's doing the posting can get a lot trickier." The network of people watching out for counterfeits also includes individual retailers, who will often let Kai know when they see something suspicious online. "All of our retailers are extremely diligent about it as well," Lucas said. "A lot of the retailers have sophisticated online searches that find the lowest price. Our vendors are doing it personally. It 's hard when you don't have a MAP pricing strategy, but with Shun we know about it really fast." "The government doesn't want it as well, we've been alerted by US customs agents on our sports brands," he continued. "There's a lot of people with eyes on it." The retailers who know who they're buying f rom and what they should be paying for it aren't falling victim to the forgers – it's the consumer who's looking for a good deal on a knife who ends up with a knockoff. Lucas suggests that consumers ought to be warned that if they see an online price on a knife that seems too good to be true, it likely is. Counterfeiters know enough to photograph their knives so that corporate branding and country of origin markers aren't visible. Beyond that, a low price is a warning of its own. "If someone's got a super good deal and they're the only ones, that should be a warning to the customer. You're not going to see a Shun that 's way below whatever everyone else is offering, and have it factory backed," he said. "The other thing is, look for reputable vendors…. If you were to buy online without looking at the product, if you're only seeing one side of the knife – they can hide something." KN (cont. from Page 1) Swiss Diamond Introduces New Prestige Knives at 2016 International Home and Housewares Show The hallmarks of the new Swiss Diamond Prestige Knives cutler y line include functionality, comfort, ease of use, long life and hard-wearing durability. Made with the highest-quality German Steel f rom tip all the way to handle base, Prestige Knives feel comfortable in the hand and offer the user unsurpassed cutting control. The full tang of each knife and perfect balance delivers blades that are both durable and flexible, for greater control during food prep tasks. Ice hardening of their steel increases their strength, pristine appearance and lifespan. To achieve these engineering feats, Swiss Diamond puts its Prestige Knives through a rigorous eight-stage grinding and sharpening process. The end result is an ultra-sharp cutting edge that is easy to maintain. Swiss Diamond Prestige Knives come in 8-inch chef 's knife, 8-inch carving knife, 8.5-inch bread knife, 7-inch santoku knife, 5-inch utility knife, 3.5-inch paring knife and 7-inch cleaver knife. A matching carving fork is also available. Each knife is individually designed for a specific food preparation task and is individually gift boxed. Many combinations of knife block sets are also available. The Prestige Knives will retail for $29.95 to $119.95 and will be available in Summer 2016. Making an excellent gift for any cooking enthusiast, the Prestige Knife Block Set with a signature knife block in the shape of the Swiss cross will also be available Summer 2016. Swiss Diamond products are available for purchase online at www.Swiss Diamond.com. KN 4.5 INCH ARTISAN KNIFE AND BOARD SET FROM WÜSTHOF Combined with a solid bamboo cutting board measuring 8 inches by 12 inches, the CLASSIC 4 1/2-inch Artisan Utility Knife provides cooks with the perfect knife for a myriad of food prep tasks. The razor-sharp blade features a distinctive reverse-scalloped edge to cleanly slice crusty bread without compressing the soft interior tex- ture, cut ripe tomatoes in thick or paper-thin slices without squash- ing and carves through roasted meats and poultry, such as beef and turkey, without shredding. The knife's small size makes it versatile for slicing onions, chopping herbs, and cutting other produce and small-size meats. Additionally, the offset blade protects knuckles by providing ample clearance from cutting boards, and also makes it easier to slice through thicker foods such as hearty sandwiches. Suggested retail price: $49.99 WüSTHOF-TRIDENT OF AMERICA, INC 800.289.9878 www.wusthof.com DELIO-ACACIA FROM DELIO The Delio-Acacia is a two-toned cutting board that conve- niently holds a cheese knife and three ceramic cheese mark- ers, freeing hosts from having to recite cheese offerings as guests arrive, and leaving them with more time to mingle. One soapstone pencil is included for personalizing markers with each use. Picnic Time 805.529.7400 www.picnictime.com OXO Good Grips Pro Knives Professional chefs know to look for a knife that feels like a natural extension of their hand for optimal control. This idea was fundamental to the development of OXO's line of Pro Knives. The cur ved bolster supports the thumb and forefinger which encourages users to choke up on the blade, like a professional chef. For consumers who hold the knife farther back, the rounded belly provides a secure grip, and the return before the end prevents hands f rom slipping. Forged f rom high-carbon, German stainless steel, the full-tang blade provides balance, strength and superior edge retention to ensure quality performance for years to come. The 17-piece Knife Block Set set provides space-efficient storage and wood finish complements kitchen décor. It includes a 3.5-inch Parer, 5-inch Serrated Utility, 6.5-inch Santoku, 8-inch Slicer, 8- inch Bread, 8-inch Chef 's, 9-inch Steel, eight 4.5-inch Steak Knives, Kitchen Shears and a solid wood Knife Block. It will retail for $179.99. Individual knives sold separately include the 8-inch Chef 's Knife and the 6.5-inch Santoku Knife, each of which will retail for $24.99. The 8- inch Bread Knife and 8-inch Slicer Knife each retail for $21.99 when sold separately. A 4.5-inch Mini Santoku Knife retails for $14.99. A Fruit & Vegetable Knife Set, which includes the 3.5-inch Parer and 5- inch Serrated Utility, retails for $24.99. For more information, call 212.242.3333 or visit www.oxo.com. KN T-FAL COMFORT CUTLERY T-fal has introduced a new knife set and block. This T-fal Comfort Knife set features high carbon stainless steel blades for everyday use. The ergonomic handles are designed with a "comfort zone" specifically positioned at the two touch points, bolster and underbelly, for optimum grip and control. Bradshaw International 909.476.3884 www.bradshawintl.com

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