New Products at the 2008 International Home + Housewares Show ...

handle, made of polypropylene, is designed for maximum user comfort and control. A protective sheath with an
attractive wave design keeps the knife secure for safe storage and transport.
Premium Quality Forged Knives
This new line of high-quality, fully-forged knives, each with a protective sheath, includes a chef’s, santoku, utility,
tomato and paring knife. The POM handles are secured with high-quality German rivets for durability and the entire
blade is covered in a high-quality nonstick coating that prevents food from sticking to the blade.
Ultimate Shears and Kitchen Shears
Enjoy shear success in the kitchen and home with these two new shears, both noteworthy for their unusual strength,
unique features and splash of color. The Ultimate Shears feature high-quality Swiss design, with a serrated lower blade
that provides superior leverage for easily cutting through chicken or fish bones. The shears also are powerful enough to
cut through branches in the yard or floral stems. They are 10” long and come with a red, black or green handle, along
with a matching protective sheath. From snipping herbs to cutting twine and everything in between, the 8” Kitchen
Shears are the perfect all-around tool. In the Swiss tradition of high-quality multitasking tools, Kuhn Rikon has
incorporated a unique built-in herb stripper and a bottle opener into the design. Available in red, white or black, they
come with a matching protective sheath. Both models feature self-sharpening stainless steel blades that grind against one
another during regular use, rubbing off any burrs that may have developed.
Large Silicone Chef’s Tongs
These fun, yet functional chopstick-like designed tongs are easy to handle and the silicone coating adds a bit of color and
lots of function. Heat resistant up to 450°F, the 15” long tongs help keep hands safely away from the heat. A flexible
inner core automatically adjusts when grasping various sized foods, making it easy to grab a variety of items. Perfect for
use in nonstick cookware, the silicone-covered tongs feature flared ends that allow the user to safely, securely and
comfortably grasp foods without having them slip away.
Silicone Tools
Reinvent the way you cook with this innovative line of essential kitchen tools, which includes a spoon, stirring spoon,
turn and spatula. The tools feature flexible spring steel for increased durability and function, and the silicone covering
provides heat-resistance to 450°F. The silicone spoon has an innovative “V” that grasps spaghetti for testing doneness.
The stirring spoon features a hole that increases its effectiveness when mixing sauces and batters, ensuring all
ingredients are well incorporated. The flexible edges of the turner easily slide under pancakes, eggs, meats and more.
The spatula has curved and pointed sides, letting you easily reach into curves and corners.
Stainless Steel Chef’s Tongs
Sturdy and stylish, these tongs feature an innovative design performance never offered before in chef’s tongs. One end
of the tongs is forked to allow for easy monitoring of doneness and also aids in picking up food, such as grilled
vegetables, that can otherwise slip out of tongs when grasped. The 11” long tongs keep hands safely away from heat and
black accents near the handle offer a non-slip grip. Made of the highest quality stainless steel, the chef’s tongs are
dishwasher safe and will remain durable for years.
Kyocera Advanced Ceramics S1745
Dine + Design Expo
Steel Knife Sharpener
A super efficient knife sharpener that has an advanced ceramic sharpening wheel, providing a razor-like edge on steel
knives.
Laarsen Associates, Inc. S4018
Dine + Design Expo
Pucon Woodware
Handcrafted spoons, spatulas, forks and bowls made from Ravli wood – a sustainable wood from the South of Chile.
The products are handmade by artisans using chisels, knives and other traditional carving tools.
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