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Looking for the Knifejack

yankeechef

By yankeechef
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yankeechef

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Fellow food enthusiasts and chefs. I have been looking for a product called the knifejack for quite some time online and strangely are unable to locate any information, let alone a picture of it anywhere. I discovered the item several years ago and actually held it in my hands, but it has been eluding me for awhile now. Do any of you out there know where to find one, or do you have any other information pertaining to buying a unique leather chef knife roll that doesn't look like the ones that every culinary student uses. thanks guysEmail me if you have any solid leads

andiesenji

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If it's the item that I recall with that name, it was made in Australia and is probably no longer available in North America.

The one I recall was made of thicker leather for the outside shell, almost like saddle leather and quite stiff, with suede lining and pockets and straps to secure the blades.

There are several manufacturers that do make leather knife rolls and/or cases.

There are also leather workers who will make custom ones

such as seen in this link Definitely not your usual cooking school knife roll.

I don't travel as much now (with my knives) as I once did but I have the F. Dick Wales knife case as it holds the other little bits and pieces that I also carry along and do not fit well into a regular knife roll bag.

See it here.

I've had numerous knife safes and cases over the many years I have had "good" knives and hauled them around because so many people whom I visited or for whom I worked had crappy knives.

This case is by far the best I have ever used.

"There are, it has been said, two types of people in the world. There are those who say: this glass is half full. And then there are those who say: this glass is half empty. The world belongs, however, to those who can look at the glass and say: What's up with this glass? Excuse me? Excuse me? This is my glass? I don't think so. My glass was full! And it was a bigger glass!" Terry Pratchett

 

yankeechef

yankeechef

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Yes, that is exactly the one I am speaking of. What I find strange is that it's not anywhere on the internet. I"ve got to google australia, google england etc, it's like it's some secret CIA project or something that has been erased from all databases. thanks for reply

andiesenji

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(ridiculously pleased that I have the same knife case as the esteemed andiesenji!)

"Esteemed!" Me? Wow, I had no idea... There are so many members on this forum who are truly to be esteemed. I'm blushing to be considered so.

I have mentioned in many other threads that I am an avid gadgeteer and this knife case really fills the bill in that category. I love that my garnishing tools, many with odd shapes, fit in nicely.

P.S. I love the "I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook" and the other TJ's cookbooks. I have one in my purse even now - it always goes with me on my excursions to TJ's.

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"There are, it has been said, two types of people in the world. There are those who say: this glass is half full. And then there are those who say: this glass is half empty. The world belongs, however, to those who can look at the glass and say: What's up with this glass? Excuse me? Excuse me? This is my glass? I don't think so. My glass was full! And it was a bigger glass!" Terry Pratchett

 

andiesenji

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Yes, that is exactly the one I am speaking of. What I find strange is that it's not anywhere on the internet. I"ve got to google australia, google england etc, it's like it's some secret CIA project or something that has been erased from all databases. thanks for reply

I belong to a forum where most of the members are in Australia and have posted an inquiry there, asking if anyone knows of it or can do a search for the item.

Will report back if successful - or not... :rolleyes:

"There are, it has been said, two types of people in the world. There are those who say: this glass is half full. And then there are those who say: this glass is half empty. The world belongs, however, to those who can look at the glass and say: What's up with this glass? Excuse me? Excuse me? This is my glass? I don't think so. My glass was full! And it was a bigger glass!" Terry Pratchett

 

yankeechef

yankeechef

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thanks alot, i've been looking for this for more than 5 years, with no luck whatsoever. You'll be my hero if you can track it down. cheers,

chezcherie

chezcherie

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see why andiesenji rocks? has every piece of equipment, knows how to track anything down, identify any arcane gadget, and has excellent taste in cookbooks! :wub: (at least i hopethat tj cookbook in her purse is mine!)

esteemed, indeed. if anyone can find this knifejack, it's her. (and my interest is piqued at this point,too!)

"Laughter is brightest where food is best."

www.chezcherie.com

Author of The I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook ,The I Love Trader Joe's Party Cookbook and The I Love Trader Joe's Around the World Cookbook

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