Halloween Pumpkin Carving Tools

318Nq1keQoLIt’s that time of year again to carve pumpkins into scary shapes and faces. In our house it was done with a fish filleting knife that no child should have their gourd guts covered mitts on. Wired’s Gadget Lab goes almost Steampunk with their choice to review this brass and walnut handled carving set. It’s a little over the top but they make a good point that after Halloween it can be used for more than just pumpkins.

 Brass and Walnut Pro Pumpkin Carving Tool Kit

And don’t forget our Coffin Cutlery Caddy post 🙂

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No polish cutlery – Service for 4 by Faberware Cayenne Satin

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A nice simple product for the college student moving into their first tiny little apartment with a tiny little kitchen. It’s a simple setting for four, nothing fancy and forces them to stay on top of washing the dishes. Speaking of which, the satin polish means no polishing required. They call it brushed or satin, all these descriptions get confusing. It short, it’s not shiny shine. And a 25 year limited warranty is nice considering the practical price.

PS – To the student that receives this as a gift, the salad fork is for eating salad. So eat your greens!

 Faberware Cayenne Satin 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4

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James Robinson Handmade Silverware

James Robinson SilverwareSilverware that you can use? That you can put in the dishwasher? That is hard enough that the edge won’t dull or the pattern wear down? The amazing process of making these by hand results in silver that is much tougher than machine stamped silverware. They have some nice patterns and offer custom work as well. Oh, one last benefit is less polishing!

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J.A. Henckels International Provence for 8

Henckels45A service for 8 set with a whopping 45 pieces. The thing that strikes me most about this set is that it’s 18/10 stainless steel that looks and feels like silverware. But no polishing and it is dishwasher safe. Use it everyday and use it for the special occasions. It’s Henckel so you know you are getting quality. This would be a wedding present the future couple would use for years.

J.A. Henckels International Provence 45-Piece Stainless-Steel Flatware Set, Service for 8

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