Customer Reviews

HIC Harold Imports Squirt-free Grapefruit Knife

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My wife got a large box of grapefruit for the holidays, and I wanted a curved blade knife like me mum used when I was a kid. My wife was watching me using the curved blade to make all the cuts, but pointed out the purpose of the other end. (Duh). The other end is actually two straight blades separated by a mm, and that slides along the membranes of the sections. Then use the curved blade along the outer circumference. Works like a charm. Wooden handle is nice. And not made in China (okay, Taiwan, but not China.) Bargain for the price.

Although I am not very coordinated, with this inexpensive tool it's been easy to turn grapefruit into beautiful, self-contained (not raggedy or leaky) segments--which is a surprisingly pleasant way to start breakfast. I always clean the knife as soon as I am done and have never had any trouble removing debris from between the two blades.

This grapefruit/citrus knife is great. The dual blades make cutting a grapefruit quick and easy. I was so impressed with it that I bought 4 more to give as gifts for family and friend who like grapefruits. I have one at home and one at the office. The best grapefruit knife I've ever used or owned. I highly recommend it to everyone. It was also shipped to me very promptly. Great product...

small easy to handle, does what it is made to do,,, no squart on the knife cut and great cut on the curved side. Might have a bit of a problem on large grapefruits because the knife ends are on the short side..

The main overwhelming pro is that the quality of this knife is great for the price. The cons revolve around the design. The wooden handle between either end is small and narrow. Fortunately I have tiny hands, but I couldn't imagine anyone else having a comfortable grasp without part of their palm gripping whatever end blade they aren't using. The double blade side seems like a good idea to cut between segments (liths), but unless you take the time to properly guide it, it cuts into the meat of the grapefruit instead, leaving meat to still cling to the liths. I would have been happy with just the curved blade, which I can easily maneuver around each pulp piece. Grapefruit pieces are too small to have to fuss with flipping the knife to get the right blade. Overall, this is one of the cheapest knives I've seen, and I'd rather get this one than dish out $15 for one that's slightly better.

Whoever said this knife is "too complicated"... that's just sad. If you're having problems with this, I don't think you should really be around knives at all, ya know?

This knife is great for cutting grapefruit. Contrary to the other review, you only have to "flip" sides once- I go around and cut with the double-bladed side between each segment, then flip it and cut their edges around the rind. Grab a spoon and each piece comes out incredibly easily, and like the description says, you don't get the nasty squirting like with a regular knife.

The serrated blades are sharp and eliminate the squirting and cut very well, you just have to make sure you don't stab yourself, the curved end is pretty sharp, but that's a good thing.

I bought one of these as a gift for someone who is quite fond of grapefruit, but had never seen a double-ended grapefruit knife. She liked it a lot. About the only drawback is that the blades on the twin-bladed end may be a bit close together; it can be difficult to wash out grapefruit pulp when it gets stuck between those blades.

Anyway, when she lost the one I got her, I ordered her another one. She was just as pleased with the second one.

Also, these points are unrelated to the quality of the item itself, but possibly interesting:
- I was really impressed with the speed of shipping: I ordered on a Friday and got it the next day, less than 24 hours later. Thumbs up, Amazon!
- It was packed in a box big enough for a thick coffee table book, with about seven air pillows to fill in the excess space. Thumbs down, Amazon.

The product arrived quickly and I started to use is right away. My only complaint is that it is a liitle difficult to clean.

To be so lyrical ove a grapefruit sectioner may seem odd but if you've ever tried to cut the segments in place without tears and swearing, you'll understand the reason and purpose for this gem of a gadget. It has no purpose other than to slickly separate the membrane from the fruit and then release all the fruit from the peel and it does them admirably. It's no just a matter of price, though for the money you cannot touch it, but the quality of construction. Just looking at it in its carton you know that it will work and it does. For anyone who likes their fruit sectioned, this is the perfect tool.

This grapefruit knife actually does what it is should do and does it well and quickly! Only negative is that it is somewhat difficult to clean between the narrow blades--but not enough to warrant not using this knife. I am happy I have this good tool!HIC Harold Imports Squirt-free Grapefruit Knife