{"id":13143,"date":"2015-03-05T11:18:12","date_gmt":"2015-03-05T16:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=13143"},"modified":"2017-11-09T09:20:16","modified_gmt":"2017-11-09T14:20:16","slug":"vmatter-8-chef-knife-is-revolutionizing-cutlery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/vmatter-8-chef-knife-is-revolutionizing-cutlery\/","title":{"rendered":"VMatter 8\u201d Chef Knife is revolutionizing cutlery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m not a professional chef, nor have I ever claimed to be one, but I make myself a mean salad every day of the week.\u00a0I\u2019m not a knife novice by any means. When asked about testing out the new <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vmatter.com\/\">VMatter 8\u201d Chef Knife<\/a>, I was eager to give it a try.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>VMatter technology<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/knife-jade.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13145\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/knife-jade-600x177.png?resize=600%2C177\" alt=\"VMatter 8&quot; Chef Knife\" width=\"600\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/knife-jade.png?resize=600%2C177&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/knife-jade.png?resize=150%2C44&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/knife-jade.png?resize=300%2C89&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/knife-jade.png?w=1881&amp;ssl=1 1881w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This knife is made of a special amorphous alloy developed by Caltech for NASA and space exploration. Licensed by VMatter, this alloy has numerous advantages over ceramic and steel, and VMAtter is the only one able to use it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s bacteriostatic \u2013 meaning it has a surface as smooth as glass and won\u2019t retain bacteria as does steel.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s inert \u2013 meaning it won\u2019t react to chemicals \u2013 hence no metallic taste imparted to your food.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s elastic \u2013 not like your yoga pants \u2013 it\u2019s 3x as elastic as steel, making it easier to keep its sharpness. Ten years from now it should still be sharp.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s non-corrosive \u2013 go ahead and toss it in the dishwasher \u2013 it won\u2019t rust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Maintaining the sharpest cutting edge is the difference between using a great knife and an \u201calso-ran\u201d.\u00a0 When steel knives dull, it\u2019s often from microscopic corrosion on the cutting edge. Too small to see, it\u2019s happening none the less.\u00a0 Since VMatter doesn\u2019t corrode, the blade holds its sharpness forever.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>So how does it feel?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>All the technology in the world doesn\u2019t matter if it doesn\u2019t feel right or isn\u2019t comfortable to use. VMatter\u2019s 8\u201d Chef Knife is actually perfect for me.\u00a0 I like the heft and the solid feel of the handle.\u00a0 I\u2019m using the Jade handle, but it\u2019s also available in Black and Iron Wood (woodgrain.)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/VMatter-knife-0060.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13144\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/VMatter-knife-0060-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"VMatter 8&quot; Chef Knife cutting celery and onions\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/VMatter-knife-0060.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/VMatter-knife-0060.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/VMatter-knife-0060.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/VMatter-knife-0060.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As I mentioned, every day I\u2019m cutting up salad fixings of all kinds as well as slicing meats to top the salad. Never switching knives, I\u2019ve used the 8\u201d chef\u2019s knife for everything. It cuts so nice and cleanly, I never have to go back and pull apart my celery slices. Often, other knives just never seemed to go all the way through a stack of celery, leaving many of the bottom-most pieces hanging together.<\/p>\n<p>Slicing meats, I was impressed with how thinly I could slice them\u2026and effortlessly. A really sharp knife makes an incredible difference and this is a sharp knife. When I\u2019m done, I just rinse and wipe dry.<\/p>\n<p>They even come with a Lifetime Sharpness Guarantee \u2013 if it ever needs sharpening, simply return it to VMatter and pay a handling\/shipping charge.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the whole <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vmatter.com\/\">extensive line of knifes from VMatter<\/a> offering this technology.\u00a0 I\u2019m pretty sure you\u2019ll be impressed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m not a professional chef, nor have I ever claimed to be one, but I make myself a mean salad every day of the week.\u00a0I\u2019m not a knife novice by any means. When asked about testing out the new VMatter 8\u201d Chef Knife, I was eager to give it a try. 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When asked about testing out the new VMatter 8\u201d Chef Knife, I was eager to give it a try. VMatter technology This knife is made of a special amorphous alloy developed by Caltech for NASA and space exploration. Licensed by VMatter, this alloy has numerous advantages over ceramic and steel, and VMAtter is the only one able to use it. It\u2019s bacteriostatic \u2013 meaning it has a surface&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/past\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Past<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Doug","url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","author_meta":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/VMatter-knife-0060.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/VMatter-knife-0060.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/VMatter-knife-0060.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/VMatter-knife-0060.jpg?fit=1707%2C1280&ssl=1","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/past\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Past<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Past<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/span>"]},"tags":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Chefs Knife<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">kitchen<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Knives<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">utensils<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">VMatter<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Chefs Knife<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">kitchen<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Knives<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">utensils<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">VMatter<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":0,"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 11 years ago","modified":"Updated 8 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on March 5, 2015","modified":"Updated on November 9, 2017"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on March 5, 2015 11:18 am","modified":"Updated on November 9, 2017 9:20 am"},"featured_img_caption":"","series_order":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p21Ejy-3pZ","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":11890,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wusthof-gourmet-7-piece-traveler-knife-set-one-sharp-gift-idea\/","url_meta":{"origin":13143,"position":0},"title":"W\u00fcsthof Gourmet 7-Piece Traveler Knife Set is one sharp gift idea","author":"Doug","date":"November 12, 2014","format":false,"excerpt":"What good is a knife if it isn\u2019t sharp? What good is a wine bottle opener if it bends trying to get out an obstinate cork? If those are questions you\u2019ve asked yourself, maybe it\u2019s time you moved up to some better tools. 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Now, I can honestly say that I\u2019ve found the most durable set of BBQ tools I\u2019ve ever used \u2013 great heft in the handle and heavy duty stainless steel and heat resistant POM handles. 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