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Question about Oxo Good Grips paring knife packaging

qualityshopper — Fri, 24 May 2019 23:32:09 GMT

I just received from Kohl's a 3.5" Oxo Good Grips paring knife. After removing the outer packaging, I discovered a small hard plastic "thing" completely surrounding the blade, next to the handle. I can find no way to get this off. It won't slide off either direction, nor can I cut it off. I even called Kohl's to see if they knew how to get this off, but they don't have that particular knife in the store. Would anyone have any idea how to remove this? I've never gotten a knife before that had something like this on it. Thanks for any help.

Re: Question about Oxo Good Grips paring knife packaging

butterfly123 — Fri, 24 May 2019 23:47:49 GMT

@qualityshopper

Can you pull the plastic off the blade with a needle nose pliers or soak in hot water with dish soap?

Re: Question about Oxo Good Grips paring knife packaging

lil spot — Fri, 24 May 2019 23:49:59 GMT

@qualityshopper

How frustrating! Not having it in my hand, I can't help you.

I took a look on the web and found their toll free number.

800-545-4411

(8am-6pm ET, M-F)

As you can see, they are now closed. Hopefully you will have it figured out by the time they re-open. Good luck.

Re: Question about Oxo Good Grips paring knife packaging

nana59 — Sat, 25 May 2019 00:03:47 GMT

could it be part of the handle? just a guess....

Re: Question about Oxo Good Grips paring knife packaging

x Hedge — Sat, 25 May 2019 00:16:50 GMT

Maybe Google who carries this same Oxo knife in your area?

For me, it's Bed Bath & Beyond.

See if they know. Maybe they've had a customer with the same problem.

Re: Question about Oxo Good Grips paring knife packaging

aroc3435 — Sat, 25 May 2019 04:56:07 GMT

@qualityshopper My guess is the same as @nana59 that it is part of the molded handle since you say it is hard thing completely surrounding the blade next to the handle--do you mean at its base with the rest of the blade along the length is accessible?

If the blade doesn't extend the full length of the handle it is possible that the plastic ring--esp. if it is the same color as the handle--is not meant to be removed but cements/seats the base of the blade securely into the handle.

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Re: Question about Oxo Good Grips paring knife packaging

x Hedge — Sat, 25 May 2019 04:04:28 GMT

@qualityshopper

Is it like this?

Re: Question about Oxo Good Grips paring knife packaging

loriqvc — Sat, 25 May 2019 05:56:23 GMT

@qualityshopper - If it is a plastic blade sheath/cover, have you tried slightly pinching the sides (either both sides at once or front and back at once) right at the base of the cover as you pull to remove it? Sometimes a protective cover can be a bit tight when you first get the knife because the manufacturer wants to make sure it stays in place during transport, but it should loosen up after you remove it a few times. Good luck!

Re: Question about Oxo Good Grips paring knife packaging

aroc3435 — Sat, 25 May 2019 11:52:19 GMT

@qualityshopper The idea that @loriqvc mentions is a good one if it is a plastic sheath or knife guard. But I checked my knife set from Kuhn Rikon and their knife sheaths/covers are rigid plastic and they just easily slide off; they can't be "pinched" off from the sides.

Have you got a neighbor or friend nearby that could take a look at it for you? How frustrating to get a brand new kitchen tool and not be able to use it! I hope you find a solution and will let us know the outcome.

Re: Question about Oxo Good Grips paring knife packaging

loriqvc — Sat, 25 May 2019 15:34:24 GMT

@aroc3435 - The sheaths on some Oxo knives are unique; I don't own any, but some images in online listings and reviews for them make it appear that they could get stuck:

Re: Question about Oxo Good Grips paring knife packaging

aroc3435 — Sat, 25 May 2019 15:42:47 GMT

@loriqvc @qualityshopper Wow Loriqvc, thanks for providing the visual.

Maybe a lobster or nut cracker could get a good grip on that round cover to wrench that bad baby off!

Making a mental note to never purchase this brand online but only in a store where I can see it and avoid qualityshopper's aggravation.

Re: Question about Oxo Good Grips paring knife packaging

loriqvc — Sat, 25 May 2019 16:19:50 GMT

@aroc3435 - Oxo Good Grips is actually an excellent brand for most kitchen items; it's typically the recommendation of America's Test Kitchen in virtually every category, and I own many great gadgets and containers from Oxo. In searching for that paring knife (which I'm only guessing is the one referred to by the OP based on the odd design), it appears that it's the only one in the Oxo line with a sheath, so the other Oxo knives are likely just fine.

Re: Question about Oxo Good Grips paring knife packaging

qualityshopper — Sat, 25 May 2019 19:27:41 GMT

Thanks everyone for responding. Some of you mentioned the possibility of it being a sheath, but that's not what it was. The size of it was similar to the picture that HEDGE posted, but not quite. Whereas the handle to this knife is black, this piece of plastic was white and wasn't attached to the handle. My cousin was going to take a look at it Monday, but meanwhile, I decided it wasn't going to get the better of me. So, since scissors couldn't cut through it, I decided to go looking in the tool box. I remembered we had some wire cutters in there (think that's what they're called) and managed to remove the thing. Can't wait until Tuesday to call Oxo to find out what its purpose was because I truly can't think what it could be--especially when washing it because I could see that water would get between it and the blade and be trapped. I'll post what they have to say on Tues.

Re: Question about Oxo Good Grips paring knife packaging

x Hedge — Sun, 26 May 2019 18:57:34 GMT

@qualityshopper wrote:
Thanks everyone for responding. Some of you mentioned the possibility of it being a sheath, but that's not what it was. The size of it was similar to the picture that HEDGE posted, but not quite. Whereas the handle to this knife is black, this piece of plastic was white and wasn't attached to the handle. My cousin was going to take a look at it Monday, but meanwhile, I decided it wasn't going to get the better of me. So, since scissors couldn't cut through it, I decided to go looking in the tool box. I remembered we had some wire cutters in there (think that's what they're called) and managed to remove the thing. Can't wait until Tuesday to call Oxo to find out what its purpose was because I truly can't think what it could be--especially when washing it because I could see that water would get between it and the blade and be trapped. I'll post what they have to say on Tues.

@qualityshopper re the picture I posted, that 'thing' had two purposes.

First was to keep your hand behind the blade.

I am constantly handling just washed veg and yes, my wet hand has 'slipped' toward the blade.

Second propose was that when you set it down, it 'rested' with the blade up, off the cutting surface.

Re: Question about Oxo Good Grips paring knife packaging

qualityshopper — Wed, 29 May 2019 01:53:02 GMT

Just posting an update as promised. Called Oxo today and the lady I spoke to had no idea what the purpose of this plastic thing was. She was completely unaware of any of their knives having this. Guess it'll have to remain a mystery.

Oh, well. Other problems to deal with right now anyway--NO WATER! We live in Dayton where we had tornadoes last night. Fortunately no damage to property, but the water plants lost power, so those who still have water have to boil it. Others like us have absolutely nothing. Obviously I should have had a stockpile of bottled water.

Re: Question about Oxo Good Grips paring knife packaging

Mothertrucker — Wed, 29 May 2019 23:29:46 GMT

I am dying to see a picture of it- can you post one?