The sharpest knives in the detectives' kitchen drawersarewielded by men, their traditional solitary nature ensuring the broth remains unspoiledandthe villains well grilled. Overcompensation for gender stereotyping by both sideswould seem an easy, half-baked explanation. Is it really that simple?
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CUTTING IT FINE; Still Labouring in the Kitchen with Old, Blunt Blades? TomParker Bowles Takes Aim with the Sharpest Knives in the Block