A water kettle. Doesn’t have to be any fancy one, but it really fucking rocks for anything you might think of : want hot water for tea? No problem. Need hot water to steep something? No problem.
Most mid-range ones are insanely power efficient too, often being alot better than just boiling water on a stovetop, or using a microwave. And, depending on insulation, heat can be stored for over 6! hours.
even cheap ones a great.
You can get a cheap one at walmart for like 20 bucks, and it’ll boil water faster than your cooktop.
I’m going to guess you’re in the States? I’m from England and live in the Netherlands. I’ve never met anybody ever who didn’t own a kettle. Is it true that it’s really not that common in the States to own a kettle?
I’m the only person I know with an electric kettle, and I don’t use it much since I sopped doing pourover coffee.
I would say 20 years ago almost no one had an electric kettle in the US. Now they are much more common, but still only in a minority of homes. Americans just don’t drink nearly as much tea as the English. The UK consumes 1.94kg of tea per person annually. The US is 0.23kg. (per wikipedia). You will find a coffee maker in most homes and hotel rooms though.
what do kids have with their breakfast then?
what about in wintertime?
Cold milk usually
o.o
In Canada, but we’re basically the same as the states. Of my extended family, which is 20+ people, I only know 2 who have kettles… So it’s a luxury to most people who come to my house lol.
We had a stove top kettle growing up but I never heard of an electric kettle until I was an adult. First time I saw one was a pretentious dude doing pour over coffee at work.
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What home doesn’t have a kettle? I don’t think I’ve ever been to someones house who didn’t have one. Who are these degenerates that were boiling all their water in saucepans?
I think they mean a powered kettle.
That’s what I’m talking about. Can’t remember the last time I saw a stove top one.
Might depend on where you live. I rarely see them- usually only when someone is a tea fanatic
Depends where you live, Technology Connections did a few episodes on kettles because apparently they’re not super common in his neck of the woods.
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A kettle is such a default kitchen item in the UK that I find it kinda crazy that it’s not standard somewhere like the US, though I know I’ve seen the difference in base voltage being a factor before.
In Australia, I only drink tea IF I’m feeling like it in winter which is it that often. Don’t drink coffee. And yet I’m still surprised it’s not something that’s in every house…
I think it’s a default item everywhere except north America.
As part of reviewing a stay, Airbnb always asks if the place had a coffee maker. I’ve only ever ticked yes in the US, Canada, and Indonesia.
(edit: I should clarify, it asks if there was a coffee machine, but it DOESN’T ask if there was a kettle, showing the US-centric app design.)
We stayed in a few different places across BC and Alberta. I can remember they all had drip coffee machines, but I can’t actually remember if they were equipped with kettles, too! That being said, the addition of drip coffee makers could have been for American tourists (I did make good use of them though).
I stayed in Ontario for a while and the house didn’t have one, but I bought one no problem
Our kettle died and I guess we didn’t replace it quick enough for my mother in law, because she showed up with a new one a few days later. Only cost a couple of dollars, but it’s been going strong for the last 6 years.
Continental Europe too. The first kitchen device I bought was a kettle.
You can make tea, coffee, cheap ramen, clean the drain… It’s universal!
You just have to push really hard.
At least for me, it’s pretty pointless since I already have a kitchen appliance that spits out hot water relatively fast: the coffee machine
Voltage isn’t an issue iirc, just that it isn’t in our “culture” to use kettles. Of my extended family (20+) there’s only 2 who have kettles.
voltage is a bit of a factor - electric kettles heat water more slowly (about half) in the US than in somewhere like the UK. There’s a definete cultural aspect as well, but I think more people would hop on it if (as in the UK) having one meant basically instant access to boiling water
The amount of time it takes for our US kettle to reach temperature is ridiculous. My wife and I have a kettle that I only really use when I make us a pot of tea. It takes about 5 minutes to bring a liter of water to a boil and it doesn’t get much better with less water. If I’m just making one cup, I’m just gonna put it in the microwave.
I’ve seriously considered getting a 220V outlet installed just for a proper kettle. We like our hot beverages, so I kinda think it would be worth it.
Might need to descale your kettle. Mine doesn’t take 5 minutes to heat a liter, and it’s on 120v.
Totally agree, I used to use an electric kettle for my coffee every morning and while waiting for it to boil, I could
- hand grind my beans
- empty the dishwasher
- get the pour over setup
- check my email
All before being ready to pour
Yeah sorry I meant to say I know I’ve seen it mentioned as a factor before, didn’t know whether it’s actually true or not. If that’s not a factor, get on it Murica.
Voltage * Amps tells you how fast the water will boil. So lower voltage can be fixed with higher amps.
The UK runs at 230V and 13A, ~3kW max. The US is typically at 120V and 15A, 1.8kW max. Though 20A circuits exist, 2.4kW.
In Canada, the building code requires 20A sockets in kitchens. Obviously this only impacts new construction.
But US kettles are 1800W or less. Doesn’t matter what the circuit can support. Have a 240V plug wired from your oven or range circuit, then buy the UK version.
I went to visit a friend in the US (los angeles). She asked me what I want for breakfast and I said just some tea please and nothing else. I saw her going from confusion to terror in 5 seconds. And I was like whats wrong? Is everything ok?
Eventually she boiled water in a mug in the microwave, put in some pieces of apples and called it tea.
A few weeks later I went for work in the bay area. I just cannot start a day without tea. I saw the hotel I stayed in had a bit of difficulty in the tea department. Decided to buy my own kettle so I can have my tea in the room. Naively went to an electric store to buy a kettle. There was none. I was like WTF. Went to target, there were none. Only stove ones. But my room didnt have a stove. Then it hit me americans just dont boil water like the rest of the world.
DO NOT MICROWAVE WATER
there’s a risk it will basically detonate when you take it out and you will be covered in burns.
Target sells electric kettles.
So does Walmart.
Even Best Buy sells electric kettles.
I dont want to call bullshit, but I’m definitely smelling it.
It was 2011. There were only stove kettles. 🤷🏽
I’m an Aussie living in the USA and I’ve got a $10 kettle from Walmart… somewhere. They do exist. I don’t use it often any more because we have an espresso machine now, and it can produce instant hot water.
That is pure insanity, wtf USA are you alright? I always use my kettle at least once a day. For tea or for heating up pasta water much faster
There’s a great video about why it isn’t widespread in the US on YouTube by Technology Connections.
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Same, I was so surprised it’s even mentioned, I thought it’s one of the things everyone has.
There’s just not as many tea lovers here in the U.S. I think. I got one a couple of months ago though (I am a tea lover). Game changer.
The lack of tea lovers in the US is definitely the issue. Most grocery stores have disgusting low quality tea so most Americans don’t like tea. I’ve been sending family high quality tea for years now and they love it but can’t find anything remotely close locally.
I order loose online, but I’ve also found some bags that are quite good. Thompson’s Irish Breakfast is a personal favorite. Oh and I timed my kettle today; 1.5L takes 6:15 to boil.
Modern tech is a marvel!
A bidet. You can install it yourself in 20 minutes and enjoy a lifetime of cleaner buttholes and save on tp.
I’ll never ‘go’ without one!
Seriously though, bidets rock. Try one, get a good one, and you’ll never go back.
Every time I’ve tried to use a bidet, I’ve hated it. The water feels uncomfortable and sudden, and then I feel like I either can’t get dry with toilet paper and get chapped later, or it breaks up from the water and leaves pieces everywhere. The air dry varieties seem to contribute to chapped butt too. I know some people use wash cloths, but frankly the idea of leaving butthole cloth out in the bathroom weirds me out also.
What is the secret to enjoying these things? Am I just too damn American for them?
The key is to use a hose and not a fixed one. The fixed ones don’t really allow you to clean where you’d like whereas the hose ones let you aim wherever. At least that’s how it’s been in my experience.
You have to do the bidet dance with a fixed one, works just as well.
But then what is the drying strategy? That is my biggest problem.
Smoked a dab, butt still wet, instructions unclear.
When I use a bidet at home, I always do a few wipes first to avoid the breakup. Then I pat down with tp after to dry.
I get that some people want to save tp, but I just want to feel clean after I drop a bomb.
Saving TP is a minor benefit. More important is never getting monkey butt, never embarrassed because your significant-other/FWB/date sees skid marks in your underwear, and no irritation from excessive wiping if you have sticky poop.
That’s still saving a significant amount of TP even with the double wipe. Before I got a bidet I was wiping upwards of 5-10 times after some shits.
But what about the chapped butt? For real, the three times I’ve gotten to use one for more than a week (fancy ones in hotels), I end up feeling like a baby with diaper rash. I’d use triple the TP gladly just to avoid that feeling. I’m not someone who has that happen to them normally either, so it was definitely the bidets.
Fancy Japanese bidet at a Hawaii resort, heated seats, temperature control, three speed blow dry, aiming modes—the works. It was horrible.
Your body will quickly get used to using a bidet. It’s like shaving - the first time you shave your skin is dried out, but your body quickly adapts. If chapping is a problem, a dab of hand lotion or some lip balm solves it.
Tbh I love a bidet because when your poop is not totally solid, no matter how much you wipe with tp your butt never gets fully clean and it feels horrible and it burns. If I don’t have a bidet I usually get in the shower to clean. Then just dry with a towel or TP. Ever since I started using it it’s difficult to poop in a public place
I know you’re meaning that it’s so good you’ll never go back, but I’m hearing that you’ve handicapped yourself for public restrooms, lol.
You’re not wrong lol if I poop in a public restroom and am not able to clean well I feel uncomfortable (burning/itchy/irritated) until I can go home lol
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I was looking for this, glad I found it. Bidets are life changing on a level that’s honestly hard to describe. Basically, it’s kind of like that super addictive game from S5E6 of Star Trek The Next Generation, except without the negatives. I’ve you start, you can’t stop.
How cold is the water when it hits you?
I actually don’t mind it, especially in the summer. You can get heated ones that cost more. Maybe my anus isn’t that temperature sensitive?
Depends on the water that ur toilet gets. They usually hook up to the toilet reservoir intake (I don’t know the actual word for this, it’s just the backrest part). All the bidets I’ve used have been fine, I haven’t had any thatre like too hot or too cold then again, unlike Goldilocks, I’m not too picky ab temperature.
I can see why you would think that happens, but it either doesn’t happen, or it does and the shit water gets washed away by the continuous spray of clean water just like taking a shower.
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Sitting on one right now, clean cornholio!
Spring for one with a warm water reservoir… your anus will thank you.
You can just use a shower and save some money and time.
How does getting in the shower save time over the 10 seconds it takes to spray your bhole?
First aid pack in their car.
LTT Screwdriver from lttstore.com
Cordless drill
Studfinder
256GB USB for your keychain
Tile for your keychain
Coloured key sleeves
My best stud finder is a little magnet (about the size of half a pencil eraser, rare earth) taped to the end of a string.
I am a carpenter.
My best stud finder is my wife. She found me.
I also choose this guys wife.
Keychain? Like what they used before touch screen locks?
Yeah, some people prefer physical locks.
Do you really still use USB sticks? I don’t really use them anymore since everything is streamable/can be saved online or (in my case) on my nas.
It’s surprisingly handy for older devices, yeah. I always have it on me in my wallet.
I can’t do the key sleeves. I just hate how the feel and the extra thickness.
You can color them with nail polish
Is that you Linus Sebastian
Oh no, I’ve been found!
If I were him I’d probably also plug the backpack somehow, even though it’s super expensive and IMO it’d be kinda crazy to spend that much on a backpack.
Nah, it’s just a really good screwdriver. I really like the extra strong magentism of it. I hate losing screws lol
I just can’t stand using bits, and I’m not a fan of a ratcheting screwdriver, I’ve had a snapon one before
The ratchet lock/unlock can be a bit too easy to activate sometimes if I’m really using a lot of torque lol
That’s my only complaint with it tbh.
- A tape measurer
- A heating pad
- A water resistant fire safe
- Decent surge protectors for your expensive electronics (splurge on UPS’s if you can)
Maybe some commas. They are notoriously free.
Those were actually on different lines when I wrote that. Weird.
A good chef knife
Also makes and excellent chrismas/birthday present
It really depends because different knives are made of different grades of different materials, with different weights and so on. You want one that sits nicely in your hand, with a nice weight, that you can use without cutting the hand holding it. I’m a chef myself so I have a small collection of fairly expensive knives that are durable and stay sharper for longer, but I could be cutting food continuously for a good few hours in a day four or five days a week, so for home use you just want a midrange knife that suits you ergonomically and needs as much maintenance as you can be arsed dedicating to it. I’d say a honing steel and middle-fine whetstone might even be the better purchase, and to stop keeping your knives in a drawer and so on.
America’s Test Kitchen did some extensive testing and found that the Victorinox Swiss Army Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife performed well above its cost. It costs around $50 (current $43 on Amazon), but they found it performed at or above the level of the fancier knives on the market. Their guess is that Victorinox had perfected a technique to make their microscopic grain of steel smaller, leading to a sharper knife and better longevity.
To be fair a 30$ knife is enough… Definitely don’t buy those fancy japanese knifes for 200$ or so.
If you don’t know, find the closest restaurant supply or head to amazon and just buy the Victorinox standard that is in basically every commercial kitchen everywhere. It’s probably about $20-30 and will hold up nicely. Outside of that, I found a well reviewed amazon thing for around $35-40 probably about 5 years ago, and it’s been great.
I’m going to add a little and say that almost every kitchen should have a honing steel and a basic set of sharpening stones. No knife is going to stay sharp forever.
If I had kitchen that didn’t have these things, that is how I’d spend my $100.
A bedbug proof mattress cover. Order it today. Doesn’t matter what sort of life you live, anyone can get them and it’s a horror show.
And it’s good for more than just bed bugs - Mattresses are one of the more expenses items in your home (at least they are if you’ve got your priorities right), and all it takes is one accident (whether pet, child, or drunk spouse) to completely ruin it
Yes! My dog vomited on the bed just the other day.
Have you seen Mark rober’s video about bed bugs? It’s so interesting!
No I’m scared l will retraumatize myself lol. I’ll watch just for you.
It’s really good. I love his approach to teaching and I never knew I wanted to learn so much about bed bugs lol Link
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I already had one, but thank you for subtly reinforcing my irrational fear given I have never known a single person in my area who has ever gotten bed bugs. One can never be too safe…
It’s one of the worst things that’s ever happened to me. I still have the pest control service come every month and check even though it’s been a year and it’s always fine.
I’m very sorry that happened to you. I don’t blame you for being paranoid. Fuck. That. Noise.
Thank you kindly. Every time I feel something brush against my skin, every itch I have, every sock fluff I see on the floor and I’m traumatized again.
This is one of my biggest fears in life. Bugs creep me the hell out, I already have sleeping troubles, and I know I’d be wrecked by little bastards biting me in bed.
I can’t believe nobody has come up with a simple solution to this yet.
Me neither. They’re insidious. I swear I had what’s called delusional parasitosis for a bit as a result, and I caught it early and it was quickly resolved. I’m still running all my clothes and bedding through the dryer once every six weeks or so. I know I’m nuts but the feeling will take a long time to dissipate.
been 6 years for me. it lasted a long time but their shadow fades away eventually. I’m living in peace now
stay strong, survivor
Water sensor alarms.
If you have any doubts about the pipes in your house or have a feeling that water might enter your basement, sensors will help you sleep at night.
Water damage to your home is no joke. I know two separate homeowners who have had leaks from their refrigerator’s plumbing (water and ice dispenser). The damage for each homeowner was quite extensive given how small the leak was.
Seriously, these are a lifesaver! I add a couple to every housewarming gift. Some models can even email/txt you when they trip so you can have peace of mind when on vacation.
Yup. They’re super cheap and awesome on the rare occasion they go off. If you place them right, you’ll even be alerted to tiny leaks like a slow drip from the toilet supply.
Home owners insurance or renters insurance should cover that, right?
In one case, it was under warranty but heavily disputed and it took a lot of posturing to get the work done.
In the other case, insurance took care of it, but flooring that would have been covered by insurance would not match the rest of the area, so the owners decided to renovate a lot more than they wanted to.
To me, the pain of having to live through the repairs/renovations is enough to make me vigilant of water leak issues.
That’s fair. I rent and I kind of enjoy renting to avoid those pains. The water tank floods the place? Well, that sucks but legally the landlord has to put me in a livable place with running hot water, an oven, and enough beds for everyone on the lease. It’s the one sole benefit of renting that makes me cautious about buying a house. Any house older than 1980 is probably going to have something that is a pain with it. I’m renting a house now that was built in the 50s and the electricity is outdated, the plumbing has a slow leak into the basement, and the foundation has some major cracks in it that let water flood the basement in the winter. We’ve clearly documented all these things and are just going to move out next lease end. So glad I’m not buying this place. I’d probably have to spend 100k just to get it to a stable house.
I second this!
Most people who have heard of water sensors know of the moen one. I’m in Canada, and my plumber recommended a Canadian company, Sinope. They were much less expensive and had a sensor in the line and ones you could put in and around appliances that use water.
The in-line flow sensor shuts off the water if it senses abnormal flow anywhere. But the physical sensors shut off the water when it’s leaking at that spot.
We’ve had no leaks, but the flow sensor shut off the water when I filled the kiddie pool and forgot to turn it off. It also cuts short, excessively long showers (that can be turned off).
The safety net is fantastic to have. We can install that freezer ice cube maker without a worry.
I went to go check out Sinope’s site, and it was already in my browser history. I wonder what past me was looking up…lol
Besides that, the smart valves are so much cheape than Moen! I might have to actually get one now. The ever looming threat of potential water damage stresses me out way too much.
The math we did was that the price was lower than an insurance deductible, and future rate hikes because of that. We also told our insurance company about it, and they said it reduced our home insurance cost. We halved our home insurance cost between the sinope, alarm system, pipe replacement, and changing providers.
For the sinope, you must consider installation cost if you want a plumber to do it. That probably adds hundreds.
I actually didn’t even think about the insurance deductible. You’re right that, even with installation, it would be less than that. Thanks for the info!
Yes, indeed! I have an automatic sump pump in my basement, so that covers heavy rain and potential burst pipes. But my cousin had pipes freeze and burst while he was away for Christmas. Even though he had insurance, the repairs took months.
Honestly, I would recommend a good pair of Bluetooth headphones because it is amazing how simply being able to shut out the world can relax a person.
Though I haven’t actually found good bluetooth headphones for sub $100. My favorite so far were the Senheiser PXC550 (I think thats it). But mine have gotten chewed by a dog :(. I liked the audio quality, didn’t love the touch controls, but the cheap headphones I’ve gotten to replace them just sound awful.
I am impressed with this pair of Silensys PRO Bluetooth headphones. I got them on sale at Amazon for around ~54.00 USD and they’re surprisingly adequate. I don’t have the money to justify a better pair. They’re even noise cancelling too.
Galaxy buds 2 with a good pair of comply foam earbuds tips clocks in at exactly $100 and has a remarkably solid sound for Bluetooth earbuds. If you want audio quality though you’re not going to get it in Bluetooth headphones, there you mostly pay for convenience, but I got some galaxy buds 2 recently and they were fine stock but the foam tips sincerely make a huge difference.
Not headphones but the Samsung earbuds are pretty good and I picked them up for ~60$ on Amazon. I hadn’t used earbuds for years and had no idea how good the tech has gotten. Super comfortable, pretty good noise muffling, fancy wireless charging. Makes doing yard work go so fast.
I can’t do ear buds because they make my ears actually hurt after wearing them for even as little as 5 minutes
Do you have small ears? That’s a serious question by the way. I ask because I have really small ears, so a lot of earbuds are way too large and hurt to wear, but ever since I found ones that have small enough soft tips, it’s been a totally different experience
I think I have smallish ear canals which may be the culprit because man do ear buds cause discomfort. I like headphones that completely cover my both my ears. I can wear them all day long without issue.
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Gorilla Tape. The possible uses cases are endless.
Except no examples were provided. Don’t leave us hanging, homie.
Carpet tape too, which can stick anything to anything and also not leave a residue.
And reusable zip ties. I would die without those
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A water heater/dispenser, you can find some smaller capacity ones for under 100. I have one that was more than 100 but it’s because I love it so much that I wanted a 5 liter one. I can make tea in an instant and always have plenty of near boiling water. They’re extremely power efficient so they don’t cost much too run.
What’s wrong with a kettle?
Time. I want tea now not in a few minutes.
How long do you think a kettle takes? Literally takes a minute to boil enough water for a mug.
You calling me a mug???
I make a liter of tea at a time sometimes 1.5 liters if I’m making a cup for now and a thermos for work. While you are waiting your minute to boil, I have already filled both of my cups and am steeping.
I think they’re talking about an electric kettle. here’s the one I have
I don’t think I’ve ever been in a house that doesn’t have a kettle, is this not a common applience in all kitchens?
To my knowledge, they’re not very common in the US because their low voltages in households means that kettles take ages to boil.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_electricity_by_country
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iirc, the power thing made a slight difference but probably doesn’t explain the issue entirely.
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Yeah, I’m an American tea drinker, always have used an electric kettle. It still just takes a couple minutes or something, nothing major. I think it’s just fewer tea drinkers, maybe.
I got a Breville kettle that only boils a cup worth at a time. Game changer, meant I could brew up between games of COD back when I played it. I’ve never gone back to a regular kettle.
It’s great for heating a thing but the kettle is faster I think. Also to properly extract a teabag you need to pour over it.
What if you’re making tea for multiple people. I can do about 5 good mugs with a couple of minutes boil in the kettle.
Two cups?!
Look at the queen of England over here, drinking outah cups…
Don’t want to link to a shopping site but this should give you an idea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instant_hot_water_dispenser#%3A%7E%3Atext%3DAn_instant_hot_water_dispenser%2Cfiltered_as_well_as_heated.?wprov=sfla1
https://www.amazon.ca/Tiger-PDU-A50U-K-Electric-Stainless-5-0-Liter/dp/B00QKUJZDC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1YG40HOUCG6MA&keywords=tiger+water+boiler&qid=1691146372&sprefix=tiger+wa%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d0e27fc4-6417-4b26-97cb-f959a9930752 The 5 liter one is what I have, it will well over $100 but in some Asian stores in my area there is smaller ones that are less. Tiger is the biggest brand, smaller companies are also likely to be cheaper.
A meat thermometer for cooking
A notebook (with a good pen)
User name checks out.
But why? I can type on my phone.
Yeah you can. But a notebook is just always there and doesn’t need a chord to charge.
All kidding aside: if you have ADD tendencies, your phone often distracts you before you can write down that thought or that idea. This is why I always have a notebook with me.
And, also, there’s science https://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/dec/16/cognitive-benefits-handwriting-decline-typing
I fully get you. It’s just that it’s a couple more things to carry and worry about getting wet. I’m learning to draw so I try to carry a sketchbook (A5), a pencil and an eraser, but it bulks up my EDC to the point where I need a bag. Then there’s the other problem, where when I write something down I remember it, which after awhile convinces me that I don’t need to write stuff down.
I could never carry an A5 around. I have both an a5 watercolour and sketchbook on my desk, but for on the go I use an A6 sketchbook if I want to sit longer for sketching as it’s a hardcover, but usually my notebook is my go-to.
And I’ve had a similar convo with myself about writing things down, but if I don’t, I get overwhelmed and forget. And yes, I do remember the important stuff I write down, but I think it’s a good thing, because it stays in the forefront of my mind until I check it off 😀
An 8-10 inch mid level chef knife. One with a single bevel made of quality steel that can hold an edge will make a world of difference. You haven’t lived until you’ve cut paper thin potato slices like butter
Why single bevel?
A good chef’s knife is absolutely great, but I would not recommend a single bezel to most people.
Any recs? I’ve been wanting a nice knife.
A Victorinox chefs knife is only around $30 and I like it more than my expensive German knives. Between the two, the Victorinox feels like a surgical instrument and the Wusthof feels like a splitting maul
