First there was the French fry / Freedom fry boondoggle... now there's:
French knife / China knife / Freedom knife
Everyone knows that the best steaks are born, slaughtered and grilled in freedom-loving countries.(U!S!A!.... U!S!A!...)But, what about steak knives?Could it be that a good steak knife could be manufactured by workers who are unenlightened by or indifferent to freedom, democracy, and free markets?By workers who know nothing of two inch thick, 32-ounce, dry aged, prime porterhouse, seared over mesquite!?By hands whose ultimate purpose is to turn us all into tofu-loving, godless, Marxists?
What about a steak knife that pretends to be made in a socialist pseudo-democracy like France but is actually made in pseudo-communist China?
To be frank, these Freedom-hating knives appear to be manufactured to adequate tolerances.Their unserrated blades are seductively contoured... just like a paragraph out of Mao's Little Red Book.And, like Communism itself, these knives are certainly capable of cutting deep into red-blooded American flesh.A thousand cuts can be inflicted by these knives, facilitated by the full tangs, bonded to black polymer handles by what appears to be three metal rivets.And once their dirty job is done, the stains of their carnage can be remorselessly erased by a quick trip in the dishwasher. (At this price, who cares?)
Pro: Reasonably well made... how good does a steak knife have to be, anyway?
Con: Says "MIU France" but made in communist China. Deceptive.
Product DescriptionMIU France 4-piece, 4.5-inch high carbon forged steak knife set, item # 90056.These knives combine beauty with function.This forged steak knife set is perfect for home or restaurant use.The forged construction is extremely durable and will withstand many years of usage.Each knife is precision forged from a single piece of high carbon stainless steel and features an incredibly sharp, polished cutting edge.This seamless design is very smooth to the touch and keeps the food particles from getting lodged between the blade and the handle.The handles are made from polyoxymethylene with three brushed stainless steel rivets.The best way to maintain the knife's good condition is to sharpen it regularly - once a week for ordinary household use. Using a quality honing steel or sharpening stone will keep the knife's edge sharp and ready to use.These knives should be cleaned after every use.They are dishwasher safe; however, is always good practice to wash the knives by hand to preserve the integrity of the blades.Measures: 9.125" L x 0.75" W x 0.5" H.
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MIU France 4-Piece, 4.5-Inch Forged High Carbon Stainless Steel Steak Knife Set (# 90056)
I ordered this same knife in black to use for steak but just had to have the red for tomatoes, cucumbers and the like.Easily spotted in my huge knife block and a fun color, it slices paper thin to any thickness you prefer with ease.Love it - love all Victorinox knives.
