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My wife of 56 years has had rheumatoid arthritis for 53 of them, has had the joints in her hands replaced 35 years ago. We can not find a knife for her to use at table. She thinks she likes serrated knives, but they catch, don't just cut.
We've come to the conclusion that the ideal knife would have 5 inch blade about 1/16 thick and 3/4 wide at the base (is base right?) and a handle a bit smaller in diameter than a broom handle with finger grooves. It could be round or rounded rectangular, not heavy, wood, or something like it. I can keep a knife sharp, if it starts out that way. She's used to stainless knives, but says if it must be steel, staining is acceptable. Basically she needs a paring knife with a big handle.
I'll pay cost, or trade services, i'm a retired Tool & Die maker, there's almost nothing my pride says I can't make but size is limited. My lathe will turn something approaching 6" in diameter and 18 inches long, my mill about the same.
There's no hurry, but a Christmas present would be nice.
Thanks for your consideration.
We've come to the conclusion that the ideal knife would have 5 inch blade about 1/16 thick and 3/4 wide at the base (is base right?) and a handle a bit smaller in diameter than a broom handle with finger grooves. It could be round or rounded rectangular, not heavy, wood, or something like it. I can keep a knife sharp, if it starts out that way. She's used to stainless knives, but says if it must be steel, staining is acceptable. Basically she needs a paring knife with a big handle.
I'll pay cost, or trade services, i'm a retired Tool & Die maker, there's almost nothing my pride says I can't make but size is limited. My lathe will turn something approaching 6" in diameter and 18 inches long, my mill about the same.
There's no hurry, but a Christmas present would be nice.
Thanks for your consideration.