What is your most satisfying cuting task...?

[Dr. Snubnose]

Other than my meat testing, I must say it's got to be preparing a large meal for the family, only using a fresh sharpened Santuko....Doc :D

[HellHound]

Opening food packages mostly.

[indie_dave]

*in awe of tony's stories:V

[The Deacon]

Hard to say what the "most satisfying" one is, but I discovered a new and extremely pleasant use for my knife this week. Was making chili and one of my "secret ingredients" is chocolate, specifically Baker's Unsweetened Baking Chocolate. While I was shaving half a square of it into the chili pot my coffee maker finished brewing and I decided to put a few shavings into my mug. Am hooked on it now. :D Used a K05 that first time, have experimented with a few folders (Stretch, Stretch II, regular HG and TK FFG Kiwis and Persians) since and find this to be yet another task where FFG works better than hollow.

[marcus1]

My vote: when you swipe your blade at a thick piece of, whatever, and it parts ways in that one swipe!

For example, a nice 1/4" thick by 2" wide strip of leather with my SE Endura :)

[Simple Man]

Probably the most rewarding is opening stuff for the kids, either mine or others. Letting them see a large knife (E4) is useful as a utility tool. Helps set the stage for later in life.

[arjung]

I have to say most satisfying cut tasks for me are

1) Helping someone who needs something cut. Especially if I've had a discussion with them previously on "why do I need a knife". They never question my hobby again.

2)Opening a new knife


3) Whittling wood. Sooooo Satisfying.

[Scottie3000]

I have to say most satisfying cut tasks for me are

1) Helping someone who needs something cut. Especially if I've had a discussion with them previously on "why do I need a knife". They never question my hobby again.

I had one of my friends lecture me about how knives arent needed in modern society. Next thing you know he gets something in the mail at work that comes in a clam-pack. He asked to use my knife and I told him (sarcastically) "I thought knives were obsolete in this modern age." He gave me "the look" and said "Just cut this open for me!" He hasnt messed with me about carrying a knife since. :D

[daundu]

I had one of my friends lecture me about how knives arent needed in modern society.

I kind of think they're just as needed, only the emphasis has shifted. You're not likely to need to kill something with it, but you do get a lot more wa~ay too hard to open hard plastic packages.

[usmc1371]

Nothing like taking apart a few mule deer with my S90V mule, just puts a smile on my face.

I also really enjoy the look on some ones face when they need some thing cut but don't have a knife. That look when I hand them a ZDP endura se or BM 722 is priceless.

All time favorite is hands down no questions asked... laying waste to a freshly paid off credit card with the endura! Then using the BM to carve some kindling for a good credit card BBQ.

[gaj999]

Digging splinters and thorns out of my feet. Should I mention that I detest the new robust tips?

Gordon

[Poolshark]

Apples. Boy that's a great feeling; cutting and eating an apple with a sharp pocketknife.

[chuck_roxas45]

cutting "tapa" for breakfast with my ZDP endura, "tapa" is our version of jerky and is quite tough. I just barrly push cut with my endura through the tapa. makes it taste better too. :)

[Ed Schempp]

I use my knife about fifty times a day. It is my third hand. Every time I use my knife it enables me to do tasks more efficiently, and is always conveniently available. With a sharp well maintained knife, every use is enjoyable.

The learning curve NEVER stops. I'm always learning fine nuances in cutting; every time I learn something, then that is most pleasurable item to cut.

I have to admit that I'm beyond hope and helpless in my quest to live "on the edge" so to speak...Take Care....Ed

[defenestrate]

I enjoy everything I do with my knives, but I do find certain tasks more enjoyable with certain knives. For example, on clamshell packaging, or trying to scrape something off a window, or reaching into tiny spaces to cut something, I find the size and design of the Bug to make it easier and more enjoyable. For cutting steak, I used to love using my Merlin but being that the tip is likely to roll on the ceramic plate beneath, I prefer my Manix2 or Tenacious now (also both of these are pretty good with food prep - I think the Tenacious has a slight advantage in general food prep, but the Manix2 always makes me smile when I use it) - think the Resilience with its grind, blade length and grind/edge geometry will be a top-notch food prep knife as far as folders go. In the woods or when needing to reach out to make a pull cut, a serrated knife does me right. I love my Scorpius for this purpose (though it is more of a general purpose cutting knife due to the shape of the blade), but love a serrated hawkbill like my Merlin or now especially an H1 Spyderhawk Salt even more.

[c.joe]

Tinder for a camp fire. Especially when it just slices right through like butter. Gotta love that feeling.

[Scottie3000]

I kind of think they're just as needed, only the emphasis has shifted. You're not likely to need to kill something with it, but you do get a lot more wa~ay too hard to open hard plastic packages.

That's exactly what he said! He said "we aren't on the Serengeti hunting antelope anymore." HAHA

[Redeye]

I think the cutting task that gives me most pleasure is good ol' whittling.

When I go fishing I grab a few sticks and make a rod-rest, a couple of support sticks to set up my poncho as a tarp if it's raining, maybe a pot-stand if I'm cooking. It's fun to do and gives me an immense feeling of satisfaction when it's done and me and my knife have made me warm, dry, well-fed and in with the chance of a fish!

[Pharmagator]

Most of the deliveries to my pharmacy come in reusable plastic cartons with heavy duty zip-ties... my spyder-edge Military :spyder: makes them just 'pop' off... and that big knife is out and back in the pocket in a split second... then the delivery crew and my staff just sort of stand there... it is good to be the boss... :)

[Ookami]

I'd go for food prep.


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