Seven Sword

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All kitchen and sporting knives, whether professional quality or inexpensive, need a blade tune-up now and then. This electric sharpener produces razor-sharp edges using the same rapidly rotating Sapphirite grinding wheels used by professional shops. A two-stage system allows knives to be ground and sharpened on the Stage 1 half of the machine, and then honed on the Stage 2 half. Blade guides hold the knife at the ideal sharpening angle for each side of the blade, as it is drawn slowly towards the user and kept parallel to the countertop. The sharpener is suitable for knives made of alloy, carbon, or stainless steel; it is perfectly normal for sparks to fly when knives of high carbon steel come in contact with the Sapphirite wheels. Non-electric serrated knives that are only serrated on one side can also be sharpened with this machine. Three suction cups on the bottom hold the sharpener securely on a table or countertop, and two receptacles underneath catch metal filings for disposal. The sharpener measures 8-1/4 by 5-3/4 by 4 inches, and is covered by a two-year warranty against defects. --Ann Bieri

The easy, automatic way to sharpen most kitchen and sporting knives to a razor sharp edge. This electric knife sharpener features a professional two stage system precision that grinds a perfect sharpening angle then fine hones and polishes the edge. It uses Sapphirite sharpening wheels, the same ultrahard material used in professional sharpening shops. And the no guess blade guides automatically hold knife at the ideal sharpening angle every time.

Features

• Electric sharpener produces razor-sharp knives in just minutes
• Uses professional grade sapphirite sharpening wheels
• Blade guides automatically hold knife at the ideal angle
• 2-Stage system sharpens, then hones blades
• 8-1/4-Inch by 5-3/4 by 4 inches; 1-Year limited warranty

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Features 2 tungsten carbide cutting heads whose preset angles ensure the perfect edge every time. 3 or 4 strokes through the carbide cutting heads will restore the edge on a very dull knife. The 2 fine ceramic rods also have preset angles and provide a smooth finished edge to already sharp knives. Lightweight, portable, comes with a lanyard hole, and has specially designed nonslip rubber feet for added safety. Excellent for use on all types of knives, especially filet knives. Comes in a 24 count tub.

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• Lightweight, portable, comes with a lanyard hole, and has non-slip rubber feet for added safety.
• Crossed Carbide Blades Provide Quick Edge Setting
• Crossed Ceramic Rods Provide a Razor Sharp Edge
• Preset Sharpening Angles Provide Guaranteed Results
• Abrasives: Coarse Carbide / Fine Ceramic 800 Grit

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Tungsten carbide blades provide a precision-sharp edge and the ceramic rods hone the edge to polished perfection. This Wusthof two-stage sharpener is lightweight and simple to use. Just a few quick strokes keeps knives in top-notch working condition. Nonslip grips on the base and handle for firm steady control. The legendary quality that Wusthof brings to its cutlery is seen in this sharpener. Wipe clean.Product Features• Tungsten carbide blades quickly set the edge• Ceramic rods finish the edge• Nonslip grips on the base and handle for firm steady control

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• Dual stage knife sharpener keeps your kitchen knives a professional sharpening right at home
• Hard carbide steel blades for a coarse sharpening stage
• Fine ceramic rods for the honing stage
• Rubberized base for sure grip; weighted to be safe and secure
• Measures 9 by 1-1/2 by 3-1/2 inches

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There have been at least two generations who were first introduced to ghosts, haunted houses, and mysteries from Scooby-Doo and his pals--Shaggy (the goofy stoner), Freddy (the responsible one), Daphne (the looker), and Velma (the brains, and a sentimental favorite). But did you know that Scooby is only a nickname? (For that matter, so is Shaggy.) Or that there have been four separate theme songs, for the series' different incarnations? (That's including the lean Scrappy-Doo years.) Filling out this collection are the oh-so-groovy tunes that served as background and chase-scene music in some of the best episodes of the series, like "Seven Days a Week," from Scooby's Night with a Frozen Fright. Other highlights here are the Monkees' Davy Jones with "I Can Make You Happy" and the closing track, a dance-oriented remix of the theme song. Neither of the songs are particularly good, but they're plenty of fun just the same. --Randy Silver

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This is the most comprehensive of Disney collections, though the Classic Disney series is more up to date. Spread across three discs, the set features hits and forgotten favorites from movies, TV, and the parks (although more thorough work remains to be done in the last regard). Since the Disney catalog is in a state of constant change, this is the only place to get some songs that aren't currently available; these days it's a rare treat to hear "Cruella De Vil" from 101 Dalmations, "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah," from Song of the South, and Annette's theme from The Monkey's Uncle. A thick CD booklet is included, putting the songs in the context of Walt Disney's long, astounding career. --John Sanchez

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The film that helped inspire the western classic "A Fistful of Dollars," Akira Kurosawa's "Yojimbo" is a sly commentary on the action movie genre that follows a war-weary samurai (Toshiro Mifune) who becomes the champion of a small village caught in the grip of a feud between two rival factions. With Kamatari Fujiwara, Eijiro Tono. And, Mifune returns as the somewhat shabby samurai "Sanjuro" in Kurosawa's rousing sequel. This time, he comes to the aid of nine young warriors attempting to bring about the end of a corrupt regime. Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiju Kobayashi, Takashi Shimura also star. 3 2/3 hrs. total. on two discs. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: Japanese DTS HD 3.0 Master Audio; Subtitles: English. In Japanese with English subtitles.

After Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo was released in 1961, the samurai film would never be the same. It's difficult for latter-day Western audiences to fully appreciate just how revolutionary Kurosawa's film was in its time; it had the same kind of popular impact that Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction had 33 years later, which is to say, it completely revolutionized its genre, and its influence continues to this day. With an emphasis on dark, delicious comedy, Kurosawa deliberately set out to overturn the conventions of chambara--or swordplay film--and he began by casting the great Toshiro Mifune in the role that would define his career. Unlike the samurai of previous films (including Kurosawa's own masterpiece, Seven Samurai), Sanjuro was an unkempt, down-and-out drifter, a masterless ronin and with time on his hands and nowhere to go. When he chances upon a corrupt, terror-stricken village where clashing merchants are engaged in a ruthless range war, Sanjuro amuses himself by playing both ends against the middle, offering his services as yojimbo (bodyguard) to both sides, then standing back to watch all hell break loose. It's a perfect game of wily deception, hugely popular with Japanese moviegoers as Mifune's performance gained iconic status. Yojimbo's international success was no less impressive; it eventually inspired two noteworthy remakes (Sergio Leone's spaghetti Western A Fistful of Dollars in 1964, and Walter Hill's mobster interpretation, Last Man Standing, in 1996), and remains one of Kurosawa's most popular classics. A sequel was inevitable, and Kurosawa responded to public demand as only a true artist would, with the equally impressive Sanjuro, quite different from Yojimbo while allowing Mifune to reprise his signature role with a lighter comedic touch. This time, Sanjuro is recruited by a group of young, idealistic samurai to eliminate corruption in their clan, and in the process he completely subverts their overly reverent notions of "proper" samurai behavior. And while both Yojimbo and Sanjuro were milestones in movie violence (featuring the spurting geysers of arterial blood that would become a staple of chambara from this point forward), the calmer, more comically subdued Sanjuro actually boasts a higher body count, and both films rank among the finest examples of Kurosawa's peerless mastery of action. The Criterion Collection's double-disc set is a must-have for any serious cinephile. Both films (also available separately) are presented with all-new, fully restored high-definition digital transfers, representing (as in the case of Seven Samurai) a significant improvement over Criterion's previous DVD releases. Both films feature full-length commentaries by Kurosawa scholar Stephen Prince (with eloquent emphasis on camera movement and composition) in addition to retrospective documentaries culled from the priceless Japanese Toho Masterworks series Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create, featuring illuminating interviews with many of Kurosawa's closest collaborators. Theatrical trailers and behind-the-scenes photo galleries are also included, along with new-and-improved subtitles, insightful booklet essays by critics Michael Sragow and Alexander Sesonske, and rarely seen production notes by Kurosawa and members of his casts & crew. With this two-disc reissue, Criterion's previous releases of Yojimbo and Sanjuro should now be considered officially obsolete. --Jeff Shannon

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In episode 7, "The Naked Time," an alien disease that strips inhibitions from individuals affects the Enterprise crew. Sulu (George Takei) frees the swashbuckler in his soul, Kirk (William Shatner) battles his demons, and a young lieutenant, Riley (Bruce Hyde), serenades the entire starship and steers it toward certain doom. Still early in the proceedings, this episode introduced a psychological aspect that would become a cornerstone for the storytelling on all four Trek series. --Tom Keogh

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Smith's pocket pal combination ceramic, carbide and diamond knife sharpener. Coarse carbide, fine ceramic, and fine diamond taper for sharpening straight and serrated blades. Compact and lightweight unit comes with lanyard hole.

Sleek and slim, Smith's Pocket Pal multi-functional knife sharpener is ideal for backpackers, hikers, hunters, and fishermen who want to ensure their blades have the sharpest edge wherever they roam. Fold-out diamond-coated rod (view larger). Great for sharpening serrated blades (view larger). Smith's PP1 Pocket Pal Multifunction SharpenerAt a Glance: Slim, lightweight, easily pocketable knife sharpener Diamond-coated rod for serrated and standard edges Carbide blades quickly set your edge Ceramic stones give you a razor sharp edge Preset sharpening angles for guaranteed results Lanyard hole for carrying The Pocket Pal features a fold out, tapered round diamond-coated rod for sharpening serrated and standard edges, pre-set carbide blades for quickly restoring a dull edge, and specially shaped ceramic stones for a razor-sharp finish. The carbide blades and ceramic stones are reversible and replaceable for extended sharpening life. The Pocket Pal measures just 3-1/2 inches long and 1 inch wide, and it weighs just 1 ounce. An integrated lanyard hole makes for easy carrying. Always clean your sharpener with a damp cloth after use and towel dry. Do not rinse with water. Carbide Blades: Set the Edge The carbide blades provide quick edge setting capability for dull or damaged knives. These blades are designed for use on straight edges only, and are reversible and replaceable. Ceramic Stones: Finish the Edge Ceramic stones provide a smooth, polished edge for already sharp knives and can be used on serrated or standard blades. They're also reversible and replaceable. Abrasive Tapered Round Rod / Medium Diamond: 400 grit Pull-Through / Coarse Ceramic: 600 grit How to Use the Pocket Pal Sharpening Slots Insert knife blade into the V-shaped slots at a 90-degree angle to the sharpening blades or stones. Pull the knife blade straight back towards you while applying light pressure. Repeat this action until blade is sharp. Tapered Diamond Rod: Flat Edges Always hold the unit with the rod facing down. Place heel of the blade on the diamond rod closest to the unit. Hold blade at a 23-degree angle to the rod. While applying light pressure, push the knife away from you towards the end of the rod. Draw knife down so that the tip of the blade comes off the end of the rod. Repeat this action until blade is sharp. For the other side of the blade, you will need to switch hands holding the sharpener and the knife and repeat steps 1 through 3. Tapered Diamond Rod: Serrated Edges Only sharpen the side of your knife edge with the serrations. Hold rod at 23-degree angle to the blade and move it back and forth through each serration until sharp. What's in the Box Pocket Pal multi-functional knife sharpener Specially shaped ceramic stones for a razor sharp edge (view larger).

Features

• Pre-set carbides sharpen very dull edges quickly.
• Specialy shaped ceramic slot to finish edges and sharpen serrated blades.
• Tapered diamond rod for sharpening serrated and standard edges.
• Very compact and lightweight.
• Lanyard hole for carrying.