I was given a knife block set years ago as a Christmas gift. To be honest, I have always hated it. It took up a huge amount of counterspace. The knives have begun rusting and I just don't use many of the knives. I am sure we all have gifts that we don't like and simply tolerate because they were gifts.
I picked up this set of Schmidt knives this past weekend. This small curated set is all I need. I find I reach for the 6" chef's knife over and over again. The Schmidt knives aren't top of the range but they aren't Dollar Store knives either. They are wicked sharp and have a balanced feel in the hand. The wood handles are gorgeous and will look better and better over time. They are available in Canada at Crate and Barrel.
My unitized washer and dryer is slowly dying on me. The last time I was at Home Depot, there were no sales at all. Black Friday sales seem to start earlier and earlier each year so hopefully I will be able to pick up a replacement very soon.
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They have shearling cuffs and as with all of Cole Haan's Zerogrand line, serious take-no-prisoners treads. In the middle of a Canadian winters, the sidewalks become perilously slippery and boots that grip onto snow and ice are a must. There is lots of room for thick socks and, remarkably, were comfortably straight out of the box, no breaking in required.
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So what's on your wish list?
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