Hare brained idea, folding knife for kitchen?

dbcad · #1

Just curious. Is it possible for something like this? I'm thinking 6 inch blade length, thin, liner lock. I have no doubt it's been thought of before. There must be a reason it hasn't been done, maybe it has. Opinel??

If the hare brained thought is shot down I will take no offense. It woud be nice to have a folding knife more suitable for the kitchen. When I visit folks who aren't as knife nuts as I am their kitchen knives are sometimes dull. Just a thought. Most of my Spydies get some time in the kitchen. Maybe I should just sharpen my friends knives..lolol

Charlie

LorenzoL · #2

Kevin Wilkins has a folding kitchen knife designs, the Ryback, although it is not as big as you would like it to be. He licensed the design so you can find a production version for a reasonable price. Searck Wilkins Ryback on eBay.

Dagon · #3

In general for hygienic reasons fixed blades are in my opinion better suited for kitchen use. They are easier to clean completely.
This being said, I love to use a big Opinel #12 and a Military for outdoor cooking (or when I visit friends and I know I may need to help in the kitchen) and bbq. The Rock Lobster also works well for this.

2cha · #4

A.G. Russell has one made in Japan. I've given a couple to "chef" friends to pull out and wow people at a beach bbq or etc. For everyday use, just doesn't make sense as stated above--harder to clean, more places for stuff to collect and fertilize bad bugs.

dj moonbat · #5

The Dialex Junior will probably not be anywhere near 6", but the handle shape looks like it will be perfect for the pinch grip that cooks use.

dbcad · #6

Would there be a way to easily break such a theoritcal knife down to clean?? In the same spirit of modern meat slicers. Make it easy to clean and sanitze...
I don't make knives so it's difficult to realize the difficulties that would be encountered.

But a kitchen friendly folder would be nice if it's possible. I'm just throwing out an idea. I'm not qualified to judge the practical considerations.

I'll check out the Ryback

Charlie

freeman7 · #7

I'm one of the fixed blade for kitchen use crowd. If portability is the issue, sheath the knife and carry it on your belt or in your pocket.

Pete1977 · #8

I use a Carbon V Cold Steel Twistmaster in the kitchen all the time.

bohica1998 · #9

Have you checked this one out?

http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showpost ... ostcount=3

yuldeli · #10

I really like look of the Breeden. A rescue blade with some sweep to it. What is the purpose of the swedge on the top of the blade?

bohica1998 · #11

It's SUPPOSED to be for weight savings. Not sure exactly how much weight is saved, but there it is.

I hope this one WILL have an SE version. Else why classify it as a Rescue? Honestly, it looks more like what the OP asked for in PE. A folding kitchen knife.