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RE: Tupperware knives? - Mark Reich - 08-29-2018
Jeez Mr. Grepper, where did you find this treasure? Beside the fountain of youth?
You may jolly well have found something pretty rare!
I mean other than a knife you can get pretty sharp...
RE: Tupperware knives? - eddosedge - 08-30-2018
I am outing myself as the owner of the mystery knives
I lived in Okinawa Japan for 20 years. I got married there in 1995 and soon after my wife bought a lot of stuff from Tupperware. In those days it was known for selling high quality products.
In addition to the knives, we have 3 German pressure cookers and several stainless steel frying pans we still use regularly.
The link below shows that the knives are still available - be ready for the sticker shock. I just did the yen->dollar calculation at today's rate. The large one goes for $171.00 and the one Grepper sharpened is $116.00.
I guess the price isn't so bad considering she has been using them daily for twenty+ years. Albeit, not nearly as sharp as they are now.
Ed K.
http://www.tupperwarebrands.jp/shopdetail/000000000111/kit_kni/page1/recommend
RE: Tupperware knives? - grepper - 08-30-2018
Thanks for sharing the story Mr. Ed.
I can't believe you actually found it and that it is still available after 20+ years. It seemed like a very nice blade. You mentioned your goniometer reflected that I had sharpened it @ 16.5 dps, and even at that acute angle with a 150 grit belt it took a fine edge without chipping and deburred easily. I'm sure it's a joy to use and easily good for another 20 years.
RE: Tupperware knives? - Ken S - 08-30-2018
I recall a comment James Beard made in one of his books. He stated that one should treat his knives at least as well as the good silver; they are at least as valuable. The Tupperware knives examplify this.
Good topic.
Ken