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Futuristic Appliances: The Heated Butter Knife. Toast has a new best friend!

by Blogger on ‎07-08-2012 03:25 PM

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Toast in the morning is a common breakfast meal for many households. For me, the aroma of toast in the mornings takes me back to my childhood days. How about you? 


Many of you like to spread all sorts of fun things on your toast like jam, Nutella, and of course butter. But have you been frustrated with spreading butter that just came out of the refrigerator? It's a challenge to layer cold butter onto toast and get all the corners, right? Then it becomes traumatizing to watch your nicely toasted slice of bread get stabbed with holes, and topped off with uneven chunks of butter.  Oh, the horror! Your morning and breakfast should come with some ease and perfection.

 

That is why a popular UK bakery, Warburtons, invented the heated butter knife to solve this problem. The Toastie Knife has been coined the world’s first heated knife and it warms up to 41.8 degrees Celsius, or 107.2 Fahrenheit.  According to the toast experts at Warburtons, it’s the optimal temperature to cut through butter without melting the actual substance. The Toastie Knife has a bright orange grip to represent Warbutons brand. It’s powered by two AA batteries and has a short blade surface.  If you want to heat the knife, you press a button and the blade can be heated at the highest temperature in about 30 seconds. There’s an LED light indicator located at the top of the handle to notify you when it’s ready to be used.

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 The Toastie Knife isn’t in production just yet. But the team at Warburtons are listening to consumer’s feedback via Twitter and Facebook. If you want to buy a Warburton’s Toastie Knife, show your interest by tweeting them

@Warburtons and using the hashtag #ToastieKnife.

 

Here’s video on how this futuristic appliance works:

 

 

After all that chat about toasts, it’s worth checking out a few things to create the aroma of fresh bread every morning. Enjoy!  

 

 

SKU: 10149736

The Cuisinart Bread Maker is designed for your good health, with exclusive Low Carb and Gluten-Free options available at the touch of a button! Keep it healthy, by choosing unprocessed ingredients and fibre-rich extras that you and your family enjoy. This is a versatile and easy-to-operate bread maker that you'll want to use every day.




SKU: 10166284

Featuring bake and broil functions with a temperature range up to 450 degrees, the KitchenAid KCO111CU toaster oven is a great way to heat up or cook food. It has a 10-inch capacity for larger items, and comes complete with a durable door and soft grip knobs.


 

 

SKU: 10187497

Bring a contemporary blend of stainless steel, chrome and wood accents to your kitchen with this 2-slice toaster with extra wide slots from Krups. It browns bread at a high speed while retaining the soft texture within. The bagel function toasts the cut side and warms the outside of bagels. A high-lift system allows for easy removal of smaller-sized breads. The reheat function quickly warms baked goods without drying them out.




Comments
by Exalted Expert / Community Ambassador on ‎07-08-2012 05:01 PM

I think it's a neat idea....

  • how long will the batteries last?
  • is the AA battery sealed from water when submerged in water while cleaning?
  • how long will the seal last.... hope it's better than my AA battery power electric toothbrushes, where the seals fall apart after a few battery changes.

I know some people will dunk a knife in a cup of hot water for a minute, wipe off the excess water and then use it for a similar result.

by Trusted Expert / Community Ambassador on ‎07-08-2012 06:01 PM

This is genius.

 

They should also make a heated ice cream scooper too!

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