CIA Masters Collection 3-1/2-Inch Sheepsfoot Paring Knife Manufacturer: Robinson Home Products, Inc
List price: $20
Warranty: Lifetime
Dimensions: 7-3/4" x 1" x 1/2"
Weight: 2.6 oz
Composition: High-carbon, German stainless steel, fiberglass-reinforced poly-resin handle
Made In: Taiwan
Type: Paring knife
Color: Metallic, black
Ambitions
Apparent goal:
kids
gift/registry
home kitchens
restaurants
everywhere
Intended
audience:
novice
advanced beginner
good home cook
gourmet
professional
Diet/nutrition:
does not apply
scary
empty promises
helpful
essential
Green?:
not especially
neutral
mixed blessing
earth friendly
green!
Innovative:
step back
standing still
progress
trendy
genius
Problem solving:
no better
baby steps
solid steps
giant steps
a revelation
Competition:
outclassed
follower
in the pack
strong challenger
likely champ
Utility/Quality
Ease of use:
impossible
frustrating
OK
simple
child's play
Intuitive:
Ph.D. required
barely
logical
effortless
brilliant
Instructions:
missing
incomprehensible
adequate
unnecessary
excellent
Quality:
cheesy
questionable
good
years of service
impressive
Parts to lose:
inevitable
some/many
one-piece
self-storing
not a problem
Power source:
none
hands
batteries
outlet
green
Clean-up:
nightmare
wipe clean
soap & water
scouring pad
dishwasher
Does it work?:
not at all
adequately
well
very well
perfectly
Availability:
airfare required
online
kitchen store
department store
supermarket
Packaging
Easy to open?:
impossible
maddening
tolerable
good
opens itself
Green?:
fills a landfill
huge waste
passable
minimal waste
impressive
Economy
Time saving:
time wasting
not really
modest
substantial
huge
Labor saving:
less efficient
marginal
a bit
noticeable
remarkable
Money saving:
money wasted
none
$
$$
$$$
Beats the old way:
worse
no change
better
definitely
entirely new
Where will it live?:
garage/attic
drawer
cabinet
countertop
block/rack
Summary
Fulfills ambitions:
falls short
almost there
satisfies
exceeds
home run
How often used:
once/twice
≥daily
≥weekly
≥monthly
≥yearly/holidays
Worth the space?:
no
does not apply
w/unlimited space
w/limited space
absolutely
Need it?:
a luxury
discretionary
basic equipment
for serious cooks
get it
Value:
ouch!
a little pricey
worth splurging
on the money
a deal
Overall rating:
skip it
fair
good
very good
excellent
Comments: We love everything about this paring knife. Feels great. Cuts well. Enough said.
