can you use a sharp knife to cut with or will it harm the bottom
191533
It will scratch the bottom - I don't think you can cut through and you will still be able to use the pan. It doesn't have a non-stick finish like teflon that you can chip off.
191534
I think it will harm the bottom. I would not recommend using a sharp knife on this pan. Unless you don't care if it gets scratched. I don't think it would effect the quality of the pan if it was to get scratched accidently. WOULD NOT ADVISE USING A SHARP KNIFE ON THIS PAN.
191535
I use sharp knives on them all of the time. It scratches them, but they (I have four) have held up for at least four years.
191536
I used parchment paper on the bottom so all I had to do was loosen the sides of the cake. I loosened the sides gently with a non-serrated knife gently and doing that did not scratch the sides of the pan.
191537
You'll definitely scratch the pan. Anodized aluminum is harder than regular aluminum, but not as hard as steel. In general, you should treat it the same way as a non-stick pan (i.e. use rubber or plastic utensils when possible).
2001530
Sure can. Make sure to use a high-quality ultra-fine finish blade when you rip it to width, and go slowly. You don't want to splinter the edges.
2016387
I certainly haven't tried it, but I see no reason why it could not be so. It is only two inches thick,so a sharp utility knife should do the job. Use a heavy straight edge, like a piece of lumber, to guide the cut. Happy sailing!
475656
You can use just the cutting board, but have to remove the bottom of the cup (not the lid) and keep the clear plastic portion into place. We've basically stopped using ours and went back to the knife.
5244
No. I have tried it and you would have to cut a portion of the rubber on the bottom.
137522
No. It is very long and the bottom does not have a continuous cutting edge.
651008
I use either a wood or bamboo cutting board. You can cut on a pizza stone, but it only dulls the blade quicker
624524
You could cut/file some material off the bottom but I doubt it will work as is.
990607
I don't think it would damage it if you cut a small notch in the bottom. Hard to say without pictures.
1219549
I had to run the knife to remove the bottom also. A 'totally clean' removal I would say is not possible. I went to YouTube to check out demo's of making one and found this to be the norm. Hope that helps.
14241
You can either use a sharp knife to cut it or use a cheese grater (which neither should be used for food prep again) to get a smaller amount for a lighter shade.
2121060
I don't see why you couldn't cut it. You'll need a strong, sharp knife of some sort. And to help prevent it from lifting at the corners I would recommend rounding the corners of your cut.
8966
William -A sharp scissors or utility knife will work great. No need for a hot-knife.Thanks!
1838003
You could but probably wouldn't want to because a knife will leave marks. I would recommend you add a separate cutting board.
256891
Since the blade is recessed, the blade won't harm non-stick, but perhaps holding the smart stick down hard on the bottom of the pot might scratch since it is made of metal. If you are careful I wouldn't think it would hurt.
1591560
I just wrap mine in cloth and keep it away from anything in the drawer that might dull it prematurely. It is extremely sharp. My fianc and I have both had minor but painful accidents when washing dishes!
59448
The answer is yes to both questions. It wouldn't damage the knife, but if would cut into the wood. I would recommend placing a decorative glass cutting board on top for the purpose of cutting. Hope that helped. Good luck with your decision. It's a lovely product, otherwise.