Costco has been out of Tillamoos. If you don't know what those are, they
are single serve packets of Tillamook, medium cheddar cheese. So I bought a
5 pound block of the same cheese. I had a heck of a time cutting it. I
used a butcher knife.

After that was all eaten, I bought a 2 1/2 pound block of the same cheese at
a different store. I thought this would be easier to cut. I tried a
smaller ceramic knife, but it slipped sideways and I grazed my cuticle. Not
a big deal. No blood.

So now I have another 5 pound block that I will need to cut up soon. I have
been cutting them in cubes. Is there some other way to cut this besides a
knife? I have Wusthoff knives (except for the ceramic one) and I once broke
the blade off in a much smaller block of cheese. This was some years ago
and the knife was less than a year old. That knife plus another have since
been replaced by the company. They were still under warranty.

I just don't want any more accidents. Is there some other way to cut cheese
in cubes? Would dental floss work? Thanks!

On Dec 9, 4:37*pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> Costco has been out of Tillamoos. *If you don't know what those are, they
> are single serve packets of Tillamook, medium cheddar cheese. *So I bought a
> 5 pound block of the same cheese. *I had a heck of a time cutting it. *I
> used a butcher knife.
>
> After that was all eaten, I bought a 2 1/2 pound block of the same cheese at
> a different store. *I thought this would be easier to cut. *I tried a
> smaller ceramic knife, but it slipped sideways and I grazed my cuticle. *Not
> a big deal. *No blood.
>
> So now I have another 5 pound block that I will need to cut up soon. *I have
> been cutting them in cubes. *Is there some other way to cut this besides a
> knife? *I have Wusthoff knives (except for the ceramic one) and I once broke
> the blade off in a much smaller block of cheese. *This was some years ago
> and the knife was less than a year old. *That knife plus another have since
> been replaced by the company. *They were still under warranty.
>
> I just don't want any more accidents. *Is there some other way to cut cheese
> in cubes? *Would dental floss work? *Thanks!

Wire would work better than dental floss. If you have some copper
wire or other wire that's not thick, take two pieces of wood or two
of anything you can wrap the wire around, leaving a long piece in
between for the cutter.

"Julie Bove" > wrote:
-snip-
>
>So now I have another 5 pound block that I will need to cut up soon. I have
>been cutting them in cubes. Is there some other way to cut this besides a
>knife?

I use a [sharp metal] knife- but I think if I was going to be cubing a
whole block at once I'd give one of the wire cutters a try- they
should give you a lot more control and you could get uniform cubes-
http://www.amazon.com/Prodyne-126-B-.../dp/B000I6147Y
$24

>I have Wusthoff knives (except for the ceramic one) and I once broke
>the blade off in a much smaller block of cheese. This was some years ago
>and the knife was less than a year old. That knife plus another have since
>been replaced by the company. They were still under warranty.
>
>I just don't want any more accidents. Is there some other way to cut cheese
>in cubes? Would dental floss work? Thanks!
>

Probably- guitar wire has been used. You can get stainless wire and a
couple of bull rings at the hardware store pretty cheap.

Jim

"ImStillMags" > wrote in message
...
On Dec 9, 4:37 pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> Costco has been out of Tillamoos. If you don't know what those are, they
> are single serve packets of Tillamook, medium cheddar cheese. So I bought
> a
> 5 pound block of the same cheese. I had a heck of a time cutting it. I
> used a butcher knife.
>
> After that was all eaten, I bought a 2 1/2 pound block of the same cheese
> at
> a different store. I thought this would be easier to cut. I tried a
> smaller ceramic knife, but it slipped sideways and I grazed my cuticle.
> Not
> a big deal. No blood.
>
> So now I have another 5 pound block that I will need to cut up soon. I
> have
> been cutting them in cubes. Is there some other way to cut this besides a
> knife? I have Wusthoff knives (except for the ceramic one) and I once
> broke
> the blade off in a much smaller block of cheese. This was some years ago
> and the knife was less than a year old. That knife plus another have since
> been replaced by the company. They were still under warranty.
>
> I just don't want any more accidents. Is there some other way to cut
> cheese
> in cubes? Would dental floss work? Thanks!

Wire would work better than dental floss. If you have some copper
wire or other wire that's not thick, take two pieces of wood or two
of anything you can wrap the wire around, leaving a long piece in
between for the cutter.

I don't think I have any wire. Years ago I did have a wire cheese cutter
but it only did slices. I will look for some wire. Thanks!

On Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:56:09 -0500, Jim Elbrecht >
wrote:

>"Julie Bove" > wrote:
>-snip-
>>
>>So now I have another 5 pound block that I will need to cut up soon. I have
>>been cutting them in cubes. Is there some other way to cut this besides a
>>knife?
>
>I use a [sharp metal] knife- but I think if I was going to be cubing a
>whole block at once I'd give one of the wire cutters a try- they
>should give you a lot more control and you could get uniform cubes-
>http://www.amazon.com/Prodyne-126-B-.../dp/B000I6147Y
>$24
>
>>I have Wusthoff knives (except for the ceramic one) and I once broke
>>the blade off in a much smaller block of cheese. This was some years ago
>>and the knife was less than a year old. That knife plus another have since
>>been replaced by the company. They were still under warranty.
>>
>>I just don't want any more accidents. Is there some other way to cut cheese
>>in cubes? Would dental floss work? Thanks!
>>
>
>Probably- guitar wire has been used. You can get stainless wire and a
>couple of bull rings at the hardware store pretty cheap.
>
>Jim

When I was in Vermont for school-decades ago, they had a snazzy cheese
slicer in all stores that was a wire and you sliced off perfectly thin
slices. It could not hurt you. I bet you could google for a cheese
slicer.

aloha,
Cea

"Jim Elbrecht" > wrote in message
...
> "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> -snip-
>>
>>So now I have another 5 pound block that I will need to cut up soon. I
>>have
>>been cutting them in cubes. Is there some other way to cut this besides a
>>knife?
>
> I use a [sharp metal] knife- but I think if I was going to be cubing a
> whole block at once I'd give one of the wire cutters a try- they
> should give you a lot more control and you could get uniform cubes-
> http://www.amazon.com/Prodyne-126-B-.../dp/B000I6147Y
> $24
>
>>I have Wusthoff knives (except for the ceramic one) and I once broke
>>the blade off in a much smaller block of cheese. This was some years ago
>>and the knife was less than a year old. That knife plus another have
>>since
>>been replaced by the company. They were still under warranty.
>>
>>I just don't want any more accidents. Is there some other way to cut
>>cheese
>>in cubes? Would dental floss work? Thanks!
>>
>
> Probably- guitar wire has been used. You can get stainless wire and a
> couple of bull rings at the hardware store pretty cheap.

Aha! I forgot about those kind of cheese cutters! One year I gave them out
as gifts. There was a store next door to where I worked that was like
Coscto. They had them but the base was marble. I shall get one. Thanks!

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...
> Costco has been out of Tillamoos. If you don't know what those are, they
> are single serve packets of Tillamook, medium cheddar cheese. So I bought
> a 5 pound block of the same cheese. I had a heck of a time cutting it. I
> used a butcher knife.
>
> After that was all eaten, I bought a 2 1/2 pound block of the same cheese
> at a different store. I thought this would be easier to cut. I tried a
> smaller ceramic knife, but it slipped sideways and I grazed my cuticle.
> Not a big deal. No blood.
>
> So now I have another 5 pound block that I will need to cut up soon. I
> have been cutting them in cubes. Is there some other way to cut this
> besides a knife? I have Wusthoff knives (except for the ceramic one) and
> I once broke the blade off in a much smaller block of cheese. This was
> some years ago and the knife was less than a year old. That knife plus
> another have since been replaced by the company. They were still under
> warranty.
>
> I just don't want any more accidents. Is there some other way to cut
> cheese in cubes? Would dental floss work? Thanks!

I have a Henckels cheese knife that works nicely. It is about eighteen
inches long, and has a handle on each end. They are great. I got it at a
yard sale for $10.

Steve

In article >,
"Julie Bove" > wrote:
> I just don't want any more accidents. Is there some other way to cut cheese
> in cubes? Would dental floss work? Thanks!

I think you need wire, not dental floss.

--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller

In article >,
pure kona > wrote:
> When I was in Vermont for school-decades ago, they had a snazzy cheese
> slicer in all stores that was a wire and you sliced off perfectly thin
> slices. It could not hurt you. I bet you could google for a cheese
> slicer.
>
> aloha,
> Cea

I'm going to guess that you can't cut cubes with it--slices, yes, but
cubes? Not so much.

--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller

"Jim Elbrecht" > wrote in message
...
> "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> -snip-
>>
>>So now I have another 5 pound block that I will need to cut up soon. I
>>have
>>been cutting them in cubes. Is there some other way to cut this besides a
>>knife?
>
> I use a [sharp metal] knife- but I think if I was going to be cubing a
> whole block at once I'd give one of the wire cutters a try- they
> should give you a lot more control and you could get uniform cubes-
> http://www.amazon.com/Prodyne-126-B-.../dp/B000I6147Y
> $24
>
>>I have Wusthoff knives (except for the ceramic one) and I once broke
>>the blade off in a much smaller block of cheese. This was some years ago
>>and the knife was less than a year old. That knife plus another have
>>since
>>been replaced by the company. They were still under warranty.
>>
>>I just don't want any more accidents. Is there some other way to cut
>>cheese
>>in cubes? Would dental floss work? Thanks!
>>
>
> Probably- guitar wire has been used. You can get stainless wire and a
> couple of bull rings at the hardware store pretty cheap.

I just ordered a wire cutter from Instawares. It is hand held and made for
large blocks of cheese. I almost ordered the bamboo one and then realized
by looking at it that it probably was too small in scale for a large block
of cheese. I think this one will work.

Thanks again!

"pure kona" > wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:56:09 -0500, Jim Elbrecht >
> wrote:
>
>>"Julie Bove" > wrote:
>>-snip-
>>>
>>>So now I have another 5 pound block that I will need to cut up soon. I
>>>have
>>>been cutting them in cubes. Is there some other way to cut this besides
>>>a
>>>knife?
>>
>>I use a [sharp metal] knife- but I think if I was going to be cubing a
>>whole block at once I'd give one of the wire cutters a try- they
>>should give you a lot more control and you could get uniform cubes-
>>http://www.amazon.com/Prodyne-126-B-.../dp/B000I6147Y
>>$24
>>
>>>I have Wusthoff knives (except for the ceramic one) and I once broke
>>>the blade off in a much smaller block of cheese. This was some years ago
>>>and the knife was less than a year old. That knife plus another have
>>>since
>>>been replaced by the company. They were still under warranty.
>>>
>>>I just don't want any more accidents. Is there some other way to cut
>>>cheese
>>>in cubes? Would dental floss work? Thanks!
>>>
>>
>>Probably- guitar wire has been used. You can get stainless wire and a
>>couple of bull rings at the hardware store pretty cheap.
>>
>>Jim
>
> When I was in Vermont for school-decades ago, they had a snazzy cheese
> slicer in all stores that was a wire and you sliced off perfectly thin
> slices. It could not hurt you. I bet you could google for a cheese
> slicer.

Yes, I've had slicers but want cubes. I have since ordered an wire cutter
for large blocks of cheese. Hopefully it will work. Thanks!

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> pure kona > wrote:
>> When I was in Vermont for school-decades ago, they had a snazzy cheese
>> slicer in all stores that was a wire and you sliced off perfectly thin
>> slices. It could not hurt you. I bet you could google for a cheese
>> slicer.
>>
>> aloha,
>> Cea
>
> I'm going to guess that you can't cut cubes with it--slices, yes, but
> cubes? Not so much.

That's what I'm thinking. I just ordered this:

http://www.instawares.com/f-dick-che...105500.0.7.htm

I do not know if it will do cubes but I'm thinking at least it will do thick
slices that I can then cut down with a knife. At least it is designed for
large blocks of cheese.

On Dec 9, 5:52*pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "Jim Elbrecht" > wrote in message

> > Probably- guitar wire has been used. *You can get stainless wire and a
> > couple of bull rings at the hardware store pretty cheap.
>
> I just ordered a wire cutter from Instawares. *It is hand held and made for
> large blocks of cheese. *I almost ordered the bamboo one and then realized
> by looking at it that it probably was too small in scale for a large block
> of cheese. *I think this one will work.

I have never had a wire cheese cutter that didn't break within a few
days of use. You are very smart to get a commercial grade one. I think
the household ones are meant to slice Velveeta.

"Steve B" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Costco has been out of Tillamoos. If you don't know what those are, they
>> are single serve packets of Tillamook, medium cheddar cheese. So I
>> bought a 5 pound block of the same cheese. I had a heck of a time
>> cutting it. I used a butcher knife.
>>
>> After that was all eaten, I bought a 2 1/2 pound block of the same cheese
>> at a different store. I thought this would be easier to cut. I tried a
>> smaller ceramic knife, but it slipped sideways and I grazed my cuticle.
>> Not a big deal. No blood.
>>
>> So now I have another 5 pound block that I will need to cut up soon. I
>> have been cutting them in cubes. Is there some other way to cut this
>> besides a knife? I have Wusthoff knives (except for the ceramic one) and
>> I once broke the blade off in a much smaller block of cheese. This was
>> some years ago and the knife was less than a year old. That knife plus
>> another have since been replaced by the company. They were still under
>> warranty.
>>
>> I just don't want any more accidents. Is there some other way to cut
>> cheese in cubes? Would dental floss work? Thanks!
>
> I have a Henckels cheese knife that works nicely. It is about eighteen
> inches long, and has a handle on each end. They are great. I got it at a
> yard sale for $10.

Thanks! Henckels is probably out of my price range, unless I find one at a
garage sale. But I will look for one.

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> "Julie Bove" > wrote:
>> I just don't want any more accidents. Is there some other way to cut
>> cheese
>> in cubes? Would dental floss work? Thanks!
>
> I think you need wire, not dental floss.

Thanks. That's what I just ordered. I don't know why I forgot about those.
I used to have one.

"spamtrap1888" > wrote in message
...
On Dec 9, 5:52 pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "Jim Elbrecht" > wrote in message

> > Probably- guitar wire has been used. You can get stainless wire and a
> > couple of bull rings at the hardware store pretty cheap.
>
> I just ordered a wire cutter from Instawares. It is hand held and made for
> large blocks of cheese. I almost ordered the bamboo one and then realized
> by looking at it that it probably was too small in scale for a large block
> of cheese. I think this one will work.

I have never had a wire cheese cutter that didn't break within a few
days of use. You are very smart to get a commercial grade one. I think
the household ones are meant to slice Velveeta.

Thanks! Yeah... The ones I had in the past were bought probably at a
grocery or drug store and they didn't hold up very well. They also cut thin
slices of cheese.

On Dec 9, 7:56*pm, Jim Elbrecht > wrote:
> "Julie Bove" > wrote:
>
> -snip-
>
>
>
> >So now I have another 5 pound block that I will need to cut up soon. *I have
> >been cutting them in cubes. *Is there some other way to cut this besides a
> >knife?
>
> I use a [sharp metal] knife- but I think if I was going to be cubing a
> whole block at once I'd give one of the wire cutters a try- they
> should give you a lot more control and you could get uniform cubes-http://www.amazon.com/Prodyne-126-B-Bamboo-Cheese-12-Inch/dp/B000I6147Y
> $24
>
> >I have Wusthoff knives (except for the ceramic one) and I once broke
> >the blade off in a much smaller block of cheese. *This was some years ago
> >and the knife was less than a year old. *That knife plus another have since
> >been replaced by the company. *They were still under warranty.
>
> >I just don't want any more accidents. *Is there some other way to cut cheese
> >in cubes? *Would dental floss work? *Thanks!
>
> Probably- guitar wire has been used. *You can get stainless wire and a
> couple of bull rings at the hardware store pretty cheap.
>
> Jim

I never heard of guitar wire. but I have heard of guitar strings.Just
find someone you know that plays guitar and ask them if they have any
broken strings. Then hook the strings to two tuners and get another
player to hold one guitar and you hold the other guitar. You both can
play a set of Joes last imaginary guitar solo and cut the cheese.

On Dec 9, 7:37*pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> Costco has been out of Tillamoos. *If you don't know what those are, they
> are single serve packets of Tillamook, medium cheddar cheese. *So I bought a
> 5 pound block of the same cheese. *I had a heck of a time cutting it. *I
> used a butcher knife.
>
> After that was all eaten, I bought a 2 1/2 pound block of the same cheese at
> a different store. *I thought this would be easier to cut. *I tried a
> smaller ceramic knife, but it slipped sideways and I grazed my cuticle. *Not
> a big deal. *No blood.
>
> So now I have another 5 pound block that I will need to cut up soon. *I have
> been cutting them in cubes. *Is there some other way to cut this besides a
> knife? *I have Wusthoff knives (except for the ceramic one) and I once broke
> the blade off in a much smaller block of cheese. *This was some years ago
> and the knife was less than a year old. *That knife plus another have since
> been replaced by the company. *They were still under warranty.
>
> I just don't want any more accidents. *Is there some other way to cut cheese
> in cubes? *Would dental floss work? *Thanks!

I've read that a dull knife cuts cheese better than a sharp knife. I
don't know if it's true. I just use whatever knife I have readily
available. Never had problems. Perhaps you are not putting enough
pressure on the knife? I don't cut the cheese; by that I mean that I
don't move the knife back and forth. I just put the blade on the
cheese(I'm right handed, I hold the knife in my right hand) and press
down with my left hand, which is on the back of the knife.

Julie Bove wrote:

> "Melba's > wrote in message
> ...
>> In >,
>> "Julie > wrote:
>>> I just don't want any more accidents. Is there some other way to cut
>>> cheese
>>> in cubes? Would dental floss work? Thanks!
>>
>> I think you need wire, not dental floss.
>
> Thanks. That's what I just ordered. I don't know why I forgot about those.
> I used to have one.
>
>

Guitar string works also. Attach to two sticks and
make a garrote type of thing.

--
Mort

"Mort" > wrote in message
...
> Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> "Melba's > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> In >,
>>> "Julie > wrote:
>>>> I just don't want any more accidents. Is there some other way to cut
>>>> cheese
>>>> in cubes? Would dental floss work? Thanks!
>>>
>>> I think you need wire, not dental floss.
>>
>> Thanks. That's what I just ordered. I don't know why I forgot about
>> those.
>> I used to have one.
>>
>>
>
> Guitar string works also. Attach to two sticks and
> make a garrote type of thing.

They also sell such a thing but it looks like most places sell them in packs
of 10 or 20. No longer have a guitar.

"SelfCenteredSnob" > wrote in message
...
On Dec 9, 7:37 pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> Costco has been out of Tillamoos. If you don't know what those are, they
> are single serve packets of Tillamook, medium cheddar cheese. So I bought
> a
> 5 pound block of the same cheese. I had a heck of a time cutting it. I
> used a butcher knife.
>
> After that was all eaten, I bought a 2 1/2 pound block of the same cheese
> at
> a different store. I thought this would be easier to cut. I tried a
> smaller ceramic knife, but it slipped sideways and I grazed my cuticle.
> Not
> a big deal. No blood.
>
> So now I have another 5 pound block that I will need to cut up soon. I
> have
> been cutting them in cubes. Is there some other way to cut this besides a
> knife? I have Wusthoff knives (except for the ceramic one) and I once
> broke
> the blade off in a much smaller block of cheese. This was some years ago
> and the knife was less than a year old. That knife plus another have since
> been replaced by the company. They were still under warranty.
>
> I just don't want any more accidents. Is there some other way to cut
> cheese
> in cubes? Would dental floss work? Thanks!

I've read that a dull knife cuts cheese better than a sharp knife. I
don't know if it's true. I just use whatever knife I have readily
available. Never had problems. Perhaps you are not putting enough
pressure on the knife? I don't cut the cheese; by that I mean that I
don't move the knife back and forth. I just put the blade on the
cheese(I'm right handed, I hold the knife in my right hand) and press
down with my left hand, which is on the back of the knife.

That's what I did but it was very hard to push through. I never did get it
all the way through.

On Dec 10, 1:06*am, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "SelfCenteredSnob" > wrote in message
>
> ...
> On Dec 9, 7:37 pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
>
>
>
> > Costco has been out of Tillamoos. If you don't know what those are, they
> > are single serve packets of Tillamook, medium cheddar cheese. So I bought
> > a
> > 5 pound block of the same cheese. I had a heck of a time cutting it. I
> > used a butcher knife.
>
> > After that was all eaten, I bought a 2 1/2 pound block of the same cheese
> > at
> > a different store. I thought this would be easier to cut. I tried a
> > smaller ceramic knife, but it slipped sideways and I grazed my cuticle.
> > Not
> > a big deal. No blood.
>
> > So now I have another 5 pound block that I will need to cut up soon. I
> > have
> > been cutting them in cubes. Is there some other way to cut this besides a
> > knife? I have Wusthoff knives (except for the ceramic one) and I once
> > broke
> > the blade off in a much smaller block of cheese. This was some years ago
> > and the knife was less than a year old. That knife plus another have since
> > been replaced by the company. They were still under warranty.
>
> > I just don't want any more accidents. Is there some other way to cut
> > cheese
> > in cubes? Would dental floss work? Thanks!
>
> I've read that a dull knife cuts cheese better than a sharp knife. *I
> don't know if it's true. *I just use whatever knife I have readily
> available. *Never had problems. *Perhaps you are not putting enough
> pressure on the knife? *I don't cut the cheese; by that I mean that I
> don't move the knife back and forth. *I just put the blade on the
> cheese(I'm right handed, I hold the knife in my right hand) and press
> down with my left hand, which is on the back of the knife.
>
> That's what I did but it was very hard to push through. *I never did get it
> all the way through.

Sometimes a knife is tapered too much. By that I mean that the back
of the knife is far thicker than the front(blade). This would make it
difficult to push through. I think perhaps you should listen to some
of the cheese cutting people here as they have good ideas with the
cheese cutting wires deal. Sorry I couldn't be of help.

"SelfCenteredSnob" > wrote in message
...
On Dec 10, 1:06 am, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "SelfCenteredSnob" > wrote in message
>
> ...
> On Dec 9, 7:37 pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
>
>
>
> > Costco has been out of Tillamoos. If you don't know what those are, they
> > are single serve packets of Tillamook, medium cheddar cheese. So I
> > bought
> > a
> > 5 pound block of the same cheese. I had a heck of a time cutting it. I
> > used a butcher knife.
>
> > After that was all eaten, I bought a 2 1/2 pound block of the same
> > cheese
> > at
> > a different store. I thought this would be easier to cut. I tried a
> > smaller ceramic knife, but it slipped sideways and I grazed my cuticle.
> > Not
> > a big deal. No blood.
>
> > So now I have another 5 pound block that I will need to cut up soon. I
> > have
> > been cutting them in cubes. Is there some other way to cut this besides
> > a
> > knife? I have Wusthoff knives (except for the ceramic one) and I once
> > broke
> > the blade off in a much smaller block of cheese. This was some years ago
> > and the knife was less than a year old. That knife plus another have
> > since
> > been replaced by the company. They were still under warranty.
>
> > I just don't want any more accidents. Is there some other way to cut
> > cheese
> > in cubes? Would dental floss work? Thanks!
>
> I've read that a dull knife cuts cheese better than a sharp knife. I
> don't know if it's true. I just use whatever knife I have readily
> available. Never had problems. Perhaps you are not putting enough
> pressure on the knife? I don't cut the cheese; by that I mean that I
> don't move the knife back and forth. I just put the blade on the
> cheese(I'm right handed, I hold the knife in my right hand) and press
> down with my left hand, which is on the back of the knife.
>
> That's what I did but it was very hard to push through. I never did get it
> all the way through.

Sometimes a knife is tapered too much. By that I mean that the back
of the knife is far thicker than the front(blade). This would make it
difficult to push through. I think perhaps you should listen to some
of the cheese cutting people here as they have good ideas with the
cheese cutting wires deal. Sorry I couldn't be of help.

You are describing my knife.

"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
. 190.71...
> On Thu 09 Dec 2010 05:37:03p, Julie Bove told us...
>
>> Costco has been out of Tillamoos. If you don't know what those
>> are, they are single serve packets of Tillamook, medium cheddar
>> cheese. So I bought a 5 pound block of the same cheese. I had a
>> heck of a time cutting it. I used a butcher knife.
>>
>> After that was all eaten, I bought a 2 1/2 pound block of the same
>> cheese at a different store. I thought this would be easier to
>> cut. I tried a smaller ceramic knife, but it slipped sideways and
>> I grazed my cuticle. Not a big deal. No blood.
>>
>> So now I have another 5 pound block that I will need to cut up
>> soon. I have been cutting them in cubes. Is there some other way
>> to cut this besides a knife? I have Wusthoff knives (except for
>> the ceramic one) and I once broke the blade off in a much smaller
>> block of cheese. This was some years ago and the knife was less
>> than a year old. That knife plus another have since been replaced
>> by the company. They were still under warranty.
>>
>> I just don't want any more accidents. Is there some other way to
>> cut cheese in cubes? Would dental floss work? Thanks!
>
> Probably not too well on a block that size. What you need is a wire
> cheese cutter like this:
>
> http://preview.tinyurl.com/29ys6m7

Thanks! That's the one I bought.

Maybe try a dough scraper?

"Kalmia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> Maybe try a dough scraper?

You need a wire. Preferrably attached to a board and with a handle on the
other end.

This is mine:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Marble-Chees...1996489&sr=1-1

but this would work:

http://www.handpickedcollection.com/...FUINfAod0Bc31Q

Even a wire (stainless steel for preference) wrapped around a handle at each
end would work.


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Julie Bove wrote:
>
> Sometimes a knife is tapered too much. By that I mean that the back
> of the knife is far thicker than the front(blade). This would make it
> difficult to push through. I think perhaps you should listen to some
> of the cheese cutting people here as they have good ideas with the
> cheese cutting wires deal.

Thin or scalloped blades work better than thick or smooth blades. A
wire is as thin as a blade can get and that's why it was recommended
here. In stores you can also find cheese knives that have much of the
blades open with just enough steel to remain sturdy - They tend to be
serrated blades as well.

When we get the 2 pound cheddar miniloaves I generally use my santoku
chefs knife. It's thin enough it does not need to be scalloped. It's
long enough that the blade extends through the block so I can put
pressure on both sides. Balanced pressure helps reduce binding, though
it's not as effective as a scalloped blade.

Also consider trying a filleting knife or any other knife with a thin
blade - Thin in both dimensions if possible.

There are a lot of custom shapes for cheese knives. If I used enough
Parmiagiannia Reginano to justify getting entire wheels I would get
several of the short bladed prying knives I've seen for the purpose.
But for just cutting regular cheese I'm with Eldon Brown - Get a
multitasker not a unitasker. So I go with my santoku or one of the long
thin blades I already have.

On Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:42:11 +0000 (UTC), Doug Freyburger
> wrote:

>Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> Sometimes a knife is tapered too much. By that I mean that the back
>> of the knife is far thicker than the front(blade). This would make it
>> difficult to push through. I think perhaps you should listen to some
>> of the cheese cutting people here as they have good ideas with the
>> cheese cutting wires deal.
>
>Thin or scalloped blades work better than thick or smooth blades. A
>wire is as thin as a blade can get and that's why it was recommended
>here. In stores you can also find cheese knives that have much of the
>blades open with just enough steel to remain sturdy - They tend to be
>serrated blades as well.
>
>When we get the 2 pound cheddar miniloaves I generally use my santoku
>chefs knife. It's thin enough it does not need to be scalloped. It's
>long enough that the blade extends through the block so I can put
>pressure on both sides. Balanced pressure helps reduce binding, though
>it's not as effective as a scalloped blade.
>
>Also consider trying a filleting knife or any other knife with a thin
>blade - Thin in both dimensions if possible.
>
>There are a lot of custom shapes for cheese knives. If I used enough
>Parmiagiannia Reginano to justify getting entire wheels I would get
>several of the short bladed prying knives I've seen for the purpose.
>But for just cutting regular cheese I'm with Eldon Brown - Get a
>multitasker not a unitasker. So I go with my santoku or one of the long
>thin blades I already have.

--->http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iBY7Yirq60

One thing I didn't see mentioned so far: don't try to slice the cheese
right out of the refrigerator.
Let it sit at room temperature for a while. This will make it easier
to cut.



Darren

On Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:24:32 -0800 (PST), Darren
> wrote:

> One thing I didn't see mentioned so far: don't try to slice the cheese
> right out of the refrigerator.
> Let it sit at room temperature for a while. This will make it easier
> to cut.
>
Good point! Too warm and it will cling to the blade if you're using a
knife, but that shouldn't be a problem with the wire cutter she
ordered.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On Dec 9, 10:59*pm, SelfCenteredSnob
> wrote:
> On Dec 10, 1:06*am, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
>
>
>
> > "SelfCenteredSnob" > wrote in message
>
> ...
> > On Dec 9, 7:37 pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
>
> > > Costco has been out of Tillamoos. If you don't know what those are, they
> > > are single serve packets of Tillamook, medium cheddar cheese. So I bought
> > > a
> > > 5 pound block of the same cheese. I had a heck of a time cutting it. I
> > > used a butcher knife.
>
> > > After that was all eaten, I bought a 2 1/2 pound block of the same cheese
> > > at
> > > a different store. I thought this would be easier to cut. I tried a
> > > smaller ceramic knife, but it slipped sideways and I grazed my cuticle.
> > > Not
> > > a big deal. No blood.
>
> > > So now I have another 5 pound block that I will need to cut up soon. I
> > > have
> > > been cutting them in cubes. Is there some other way to cut this besides a
> > > knife? I have Wusthoff knives (except for the ceramic one) and I once
> > > broke
> > > the blade off in a much smaller block of cheese. This was some years ago
> > > and the knife was less than a year old. That knife plus another have since
> > > been replaced by the company. They were still under warranty.
>
> > > I just don't want any more accidents. Is there some other way to cut
> > > cheese
> > > in cubes? Would dental floss work? Thanks!
>
> > I've read that a dull knife cuts cheese better than a sharp knife. *I
> > don't know if it's true. *I just use whatever knife I have readily
> > available. *Never had problems. *Perhaps you are not putting enough
> > pressure on the knife? *I don't cut the cheese; by that I mean that I
> > don't move the knife back and forth. *I just put the blade on the
> > cheese(I'm right handed, I hold the knife in my right hand) and press
> > down with my left hand, which is on the back of the knife.
>
> > That's what I did but it was very hard to push through. *I never did get it
> > all the way through.
>
> Sometimes a knife is tapered too much. *By that I mean that the back
> of the knife is far thicker than the front(blade). *This would make it
> difficult to push through. *I think perhaps you should listen to some
> of the cheese cutting people here as they have good ideas with the
> cheese cutting wires deal. *Sorry I couldn't be of help.

Well, that was some real scientific info.

"Doug Freyburger" > wrote in message
...
> Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> Sometimes a knife is tapered too much. By that I mean that the back
>> of the knife is far thicker than the front(blade). This would make it
>> difficult to push through. I think perhaps you should listen to some
>> of the cheese cutting people here as they have good ideas with the
>> cheese cutting wires deal.
>
> Thin or scalloped blades work better than thick or smooth blades. A
> wire is as thin as a blade can get and that's why it was recommended
> here. In stores you can also find cheese knives that have much of the
> blades open with just enough steel to remain sturdy - They tend to be
> serrated blades as well.
>
> When we get the 2 pound cheddar miniloaves I generally use my santoku
> chefs knife. It's thin enough it does not need to be scalloped. It's
> long enough that the blade extends through the block so I can put
> pressure on both sides. Balanced pressure helps reduce binding, though
> it's not as effective as a scalloped blade.
>
> Also consider trying a filleting knife or any other knife with a thin
> blade - Thin in both dimensions if possible.
>
> There are a lot of custom shapes for cheese knives. If I used enough
> Parmiagiannia Reginano to justify getting entire wheels I would get
> several of the short bladed prying knives I've seen for the purpose.
> But for just cutting regular cheese I'm with Eldon Brown - Get a
> multitasker not a unitasker. So I go with my santoku or one of the long
> thin blades I already have.
Thanks!

"Darren" > wrote in message
...
> One thing I didn't see mentioned so far: don't try to slice the cheese
> right out of the refrigerator.
> Let it sit at room temperature for a while. This will make it easier
> to cut.

Oh! I didn't do that. Thanks!

"Kalmia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> Maybe try a dough scraper?

That might work too.

"Omelet" > wrote in message
news
> In article >,
> "Julie Bove" > wrote:
>
>> Costco has been out of Tillamoos. If you don't know what those are, they
>> are single serve packets of Tillamook, medium cheddar cheese. So I
>> bought a
>> 5 pound block of the same cheese. I had a heck of a time cutting it. I
>> used a butcher knife.
>>
>> After that was all eaten, I bought a 2 1/2 pound block of the same cheese
>> at
>> a different store. I thought this would be easier to cut. I tried a
>> smaller ceramic knife, but it slipped sideways and I grazed my cuticle.
>> Not
>> a big deal. No blood.
>>
>> So now I have another 5 pound block that I will need to cut up soon. I
>> have
>> been cutting them in cubes. Is there some other way to cut this besides
>> a
>> knife? I have Wusthoff knives (except for the ceramic one) and I once
>> broke
>> the blade off in a much smaller block of cheese. This was some years ago
>> and the knife was less than a year old. That knife plus another have
>> since
>> been replaced by the company. They were still under warranty.
>>
>> I just don't want any more accidents. Is there some other way to cut
>> cheese
>> in cubes? Would dental floss work? Thanks!
>
> Wire. A non-wrapped steel guitar string would work well, especially if
> the ends of the wire were tied around or thru a couple of large wooden
> beads to protect your hands.
>
> I cut all blocks of cheese now using a cheese board with a cutting wire.
> SO much easier than any knife and I can get really thin cuts!:
>
> <http://i54.tinypic.com/mbnv28.jpg>
>
> That is a two lb. block of cheese. They do make larger sizes of these
> for larger blocks.
>
> The above suggestion for the guitar wire was only for if you don't wish
> to own a real cheese board. <g>
>
> There are several on this page and I've been considering a marble one,
> altho' the hardwood one I have is holding up well:
>
> <http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...aps&field-keyw
> ords=cheese+board&x=0&y=0>
>
> Or:
>
> <http://tinyurl.com/28atnx3>
>
> If you are going to continue wanting to routinely cut blocks of cheese,
> I really highly recommend investing in one!

Thanks!

"Omelet" > wrote in message
news
> In article >,
> "Julie Bove" > wrote:
>
>>
>> I don't think I have any wire. Years ago I did have a wire cheese cutter
>> but it only did slices. I will look for some wire. Thanks!
>
> Um, you want to make cubes? Cut really thick slices with the wire
> cutter, then turn the slices sideways, then again, cutting in a
> checkerboard pattern.
>
> Instant cheese cubes. ;-)

Thanks!

"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
. 190.14...
> On Fri 10 Dec 2010 03:17:41p, Julie Bove told us...
>
>>
>> "Darren" > wrote in message
>> .
>> com...
>>> One thing I didn't see mentioned so far: don't try to slice the
>>> cheese right out of the refrigerator.
>>> Let it sit at room temperature for a while. This will make it
>>> easier to cut.
>>
>> Oh! I didn't do that. Thanks!
>>
>>
>>
>
> While it's true that it will slice more easily if the cheese is
> warmer, it should slice accurately either way.

Ah, okay.

One thing that seems true in this house is that they will eat it as fast as
I can cut it. I think we have cheeseaholics here. Daughter has actually
decided she likes the pieces I screwed up on the best. I cut a few into
long, thick sticks, about the size of a string cheese.

I can get those 100 calorie packs of cheese cubes. I think it's Kraft? But
man they are nasty things. Don't taste good at all.

Used to be I could buy bags of good cheese cubes. I remember getting them
in NY and PA. But maybe they are just not here. We have different brands
here.

One thing I do miss about Cape Cod was the cheap cheese. I don't know if it
is still cheap there but it was when I lived there. I usually got a brand
called Helluva Good.

On Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:46:54 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

> One thing that seems true in this house is that they will eat it as fast as
> I can cut it. I think we have cheeseaholics here. Daughter has actually
> decided she likes the pieces I screwed up on the best. I cut a few into
> long, thick sticks, about the size of a string cheese.

Oh geeze, Julie... can you say "heart disease"? That's going to rear
its ugly head in a decade or so for your family. My husband, the
skinny one who loved cheese, had that come back to bite him in the
butt.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:46:54 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
>> One thing that seems true in this house is that they will eat it as fast
>> as
>> I can cut it. I think we have cheeseaholics here. Daughter has actually
>> decided she likes the pieces I screwed up on the best. I cut a few into
>> long, thick sticks, about the size of a string cheese.
>
> Oh geeze, Julie... can you say "heart disease"? That's going to rear
> its ugly head in a decade or so for your family. My husband, the
> skinny one who loved cheese, had that come back to bite him in the
> butt.

Why would you say that?

"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
. 190.14...
> On Sat 11 Dec 2010 01:36:18a, Julie Bove told us...
>
>>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:46:54 -0800, "Julie Bove"
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> One thing that seems true in this house is that they will eat it
>>>> as fast as I can cut it. I think we have cheeseaholics here.
>>>> Daughter has actually decided she likes the pieces I screwed up
>>>> on the best. I cut a few into long, thick sticks, about the
>>>> size of a string cheese.
>>>
>>> Oh geeze, Julie... can you say "heart disease"? That's going to
>>> rear its ugly head in a decade or so for your family. My
>>> husband, the skinny one who loved cheese, had that come back to
>>> bite him in the butt.
>>
>> Why would you say that?
>
> Do you know the cholesterol levels of all the members of your family?

Mine is fine. Husband is in the military so I presume they are testing him.
His used to be high as was mine when I smoked. Don't know about daughter.
They don't routinely test kids.