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SPRING NEW PRODUCTS BUYING GUIDE Color Knife Block


A KITCHEN tool’s primary pur- pose is functionality, whether for slicing, stirring, grinding or some other common step in meal preparation. WMF Americas, a subsidiary of German manufac- turer, WMF Group, offers some of the highest quality kitchenware to U.S. consumers, combining functionality with innovation. Recently showcased at the 2012 Chicago International Home and Houseware Show, WMF’s col- ored knife block set proved to be one of the company’s leading new products, already predicted to impact growth for the year before its offi cial launch date in


Available in black, white,


July. “The feedback we received on a global level complemented the product’s sleek and urban design, but in the U.S. there was additional praise for it hy- gienic qualities,” says Deborah Corrado, senior VP of sales and marketing.


red and apple green, the color knife block set under the WMF brand holds six knives, a pair of scissors and a knife sharpener. The block’s removable top and ability to go in the dishwasher guarantee easy cleanup. “The knives are also free fl oating in the knife block, so if a dirty knife should get put back, it doesn’t get anything stuck in the slots,” explains Corrado. Other features consumers are raving about include the block’s three larger knife slots, as most households have more than one continued on page 84


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