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3. Fixwell Stainless Steel Knife Set, 12-Piece

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19. Credit Card Tool Set Card Knife - Best Army Tactical Multitool Pocket Knife Set By Cable And Case - Survival Wallet With Blade - Multi-tool Gift For Dad, Mom, Husband, Wife, Brother Or Sister

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  • Fathers Day Gifts. Charge outside with this tool in hand for a fun adventure! you need this survival knife with 10 essential survival tools kit - tactical credit card tool holder for the ultimate survival tool. great for men, dad, husband, or boyfriend. it's a great survival credit card knife on the market. it's the ultimate pocket knife credit card survival tool. these cards are made razor sharp, and are legit. no need to sharpen it on arrival
  • Stocking stuffers for adults - hiking knife great gift for the man in your life. he will love this survival gear! serrated stainless steel credit card knife blade. remove the blade while using the compass - be ready for anything that comes your way. great for the outdoors or in an urban setting. more tools than a wallet ninja or the credit card knife. it's a great survival multitool with knife holder. it's the ultimate protector. no carry sleeve needed, it's an all in one package.
  • Christmas Day Gift For Him - essential emergency survival tool for your purse or wallet - be ready for anything with this essential survival tool kit. as good as survival gear! cool gifts for men, boy, dad's or husbands! great camping gifts. the knife used the body as a sheath. don't get ceramic, it won't work with a sharpener. you can find a better offer on how money this tool is. you will love our tool even more! Stocking Stuffers For Him Or Her
  • It's compact, convenient & ultra light. ultimate funny groomsmen . wallet tool gift. survive like a ninja! - buy multiple credit card tools & keep them in your car, purse, survival kit, or in your emergency supplies. great companion to a paracord bracelet. it's one of the most essential multitool card emergency tools. knives are generally not tsa approved. contains a 1 pack wallet tool Key Product Features
  • Stocking stuffer for men & women, great with quality and reliability. essential survival knife - cable and case stands behind all of their products. great stocking stuffers for boys, adult son stocking stuffers, mens stocking stuffers tools, mens stocking stuffer ideas, men stocking stuffers, stocking stuffers for adults, xmas stockings stuffer, stocking stuffers for men tools
Credit Card Tool Set Card Knife - Best Army Tactical Multitool Pocket Knife Set By Cable And Case - Survival Wallet With Blade - Multi-tool Gift For Dad, Mom, Husband, Wife, Brother Or Sister
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ColorBlack
Height0.2 Inches
Length3.5 Inches
Size1 Pack
Width2.2 Inches
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u/Beer_Is_So_Awesome · 1 pointr/DIY

If you want beautiful, affordable knives that hold an edge well, check out the IKEA SLITBAR series (terrible name). The handles are olive wood and I forget the steel type but it's harder than most inexpensive knives and keeps a nice edge.

The lineup.

Best bang-for-the-buck is the 6" chef's knife at $19.99.

If you want to invest in wonderful daily-use knives that will last you decades, I recommend the [Global 3-piece starter set]http://www.amazon.com/Global-Piece-Knife-Set-G-257/dp/B00012EVVQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421303671&sr=8-1&keywords=global+G-257&pebp=1421303673122&peasin=B00012EVVQ).

Yes, they're expensive, but what's nice is there aren't any throwaways in here. Lots of 3-piece starter sets include one piece that's filler, like a honing steel or a serrated bread knife. This set has 3 extremely useful knives. The 8" chef's knife is your main tool, the paring knife is for detail work, and the "utility blade" is really just a chef's knife with the last few inches chopped off. It's great for when you have a friend helping you prep veggies, and it's good for smaller people or those who are intimidated by huge-ass kitchen knives. I own an older version of this set, and it's one of my favorite things in the kitchen.

The grind is convex (DO NOT run it through a motorized blade-grinder sharpener) so it holds an edge for a long-ass time, not to mention it's made of great steel.

I know you didn't ask for knife recommendations, but I got excited when I imagined pretty and high-quality knives up on your beautiful magnetic board.

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/Frugal

The two things to keep in mind when choosing knives are comfort and blade material. Don't overlook the first one - make sure it looks comfortable to hold!

Ceramic blades have some advantages. Generally, they come very sharp and stay that way longer than steel without any attention. However, you give up being able to sharpen yourself when they eventually dull. And they are much more delicate if you accidentally drop them.

Steel blades dull faster, but can be re-sharpened easily. If you quickly hone the blade on a "sharpening" steel every use, then you only need to have the knife sharpened once a year. Steel knives can also be very sharp - ceramics may have more edge durability but not sharpness. Some people like the weight of steel better. And a good steel knife can last a lifetime.

High end steel knives are generally made of a harder steel, which means that they can get marginally sharper and will stay that way longer. Some high carbon steels rust easily.

Mid range, or lower middle range is where I would advise you to look. I bought this 3 knife set by J.A. Henckels 4 years ago for $30. I really like them. They came super sharp, resist rust if you leave them in the sink overnight, and have held up really well. I don't use them very heavily, but I haven't even re-sharpened them yet. I hone them every time I pick them up, and they are still nice to use for all kinds of food prep. The handle shape feels good in my hand. My only minor gripe is that the pairing knife's blade shape is a little strange. If it's comfortable, fairly sharp, and holds an edge well enough, then I don't see a reason to upgrade yet. There's no shame in buying some starter knives, especially if you are a beginning cooking. A $100 chef's knife will only show it's true form with great technique.

u/rienholt · 1 pointr/Warhammer

Amazon.

I have:

Generic Hobby Knife - Generic hobby knife kit. Blades were shit so I buy Xacto brand but the knives and case are good.

Needle Files - Extremely useful for polishing off mold lines or smoothing cuts.

Adjustable Jeweler's Saw - Handles a ton of different size blades for cutting metal, plastic, or wood.

Swivel Handle Pin Vice - Probably the best tool you can buy. Great for customizing what your troops are carrying.

Third Hand - Stupidly useful. Mostly for gluing.

Jeweler's Saw Blades - Bought these for my saw. Useful. Others might be better.

Micro Drill Bits - Bought for my pin vice. Useful. Others might be better.

Mini Drill Bits - Bought for my pin vice. Useful. Others might be better.

u/KitchenGeekery · 1 pointr/food

Frying pans should be heavy based and non stick. I have tried cast iron ones too, but non stick is better.

If you are using an induction hob, you will need pans with a magnetic base. Tefal have a good range of pans, you don't need to spend that much to get something good really.

As for knives - its a very personal thing I think, but your first purchase should be a large cook or chefs knife - mine is a Global G2 20cm Cooks knife but I know that Wursthof, and Hekcels made good knives too.

This looks like a good quality set, its pricey, but these would last you well, and a sharp knife is safer than a blunt one!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Henckels-STAR-Special-Offer-piece/dp/B0014FCIQY/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1318424620&sr=1-1-spell

Thats just the result of a quick amazon search, I have no affiliation with amazon or the manufacturer.

Knives are quite personal, so try holding one in a shop first before buying online.

Hope that helps.

u/Sashibala · 1 pointr/Cooking

I know this will likely be unpopular but for just starting out, I recommend a cheaper set of decent knives to figure out what you like working with. I got a set of Gela Global knives and have been amazed at how well they hold their edge. Every 2nd or 3rd time I use them, I just hone them and I am good to go. After figuring out what I liked using, I ended up getting a Wuesthof chef's knife but I find myself reaching for the GG chef's and santoku knives just as often, if not more often, than my Wuesthof.

Also, for those of us who hate clean up, the Gela Global's are dishwasher safe. :)

u/ManicOppressyv · 13 pointsr/raisedbynarcissists

Silicone spatula's are one of the greatest inventions ever for no stick. Be sure to spend some money, buy a small and large saute pan in no-stick, a small, medium, and large pot, and practice. Then, once you have some XP and level up, get a large stainless saute pan like this:

Cuisinart MCP33-24HN MultiClad Pro Stainless 3-1/2-Quart Saute with Helper and Cover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009W28RRA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7kHkDb93NS6Q4

You can use it for most things, and it will heat a lot more evenly. Build from there. Get a good 8" chef knife set like this:

J.A. Henckels International 31419-001 Fine Edge Pro Starter Knife Set, 3-piece, Black/Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004RFNM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JmHkDbZQGCHGK

and a magnetic knife holder:

Magnetic Knife Strips, 15 Inch Magnetic Knife Storage Strip, Knife Holder, Knife Rack, Knife Strip, Kitchen Utensil Holder, Tool Holder, Multipurpose Magnetic Knife Rack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K1P1BPN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.oHkDbBFMEQBR

And you're off to a great start. Knife blocks are a waste imo. Good luck and have fun! Learning to feed yourself and others is one of the best things you can do.

u/jt32470 · 3 pointsr/Frugal

You don't have to spend much to get a decent knife set.

I did a lot of research , and even though the much touted knife by victorinox is a really good knife, it is a bit pricey for my taste. Mind you, kitchen minimalists usually say that all you need is a chef's knife, a paring knife, and a good bread knife.

I purchased this set of chicago cutlery for $15 and some change. (edit) Amazon is now running a 4-for-3 promotion, so this means you buy four items that qualify for this promotion, and you get the lowest priced one free. Not a bad deal at all.

I then purchased this chicago cutlery bread knife for another $15

lastly i purchased a chicago cutlery steel to keep all the knives honed.

So, altogether it tallies up to about $42 (free shipping since it is more than $25). Keep in mind that these items all qualify for the 4-for3 promotion, so you could pick these up, and maybe buy some kitchen shears, and get them free or what not.

So far i am more than happy with my purchase. Could the Victorinox have been a better chef's knife than that Chicago Cultery? probably so. Is it that much better that i need to pay for 1 knife what i paid for almost the whole set? NO.

Just make sure you use some mineral oil on the wood handles. These knives are extremely well built, and have a good heft to them. I sharpened them with the steel, and they cut like a razor.


If you are really set on using all wood knives, then get the chicago cultery steak knife set as well. NOTE: these do not qualify for the 4-for3 promotion.

I purchased the Miu steak knives instead, note that they qualify for the 4-for3 promotion as well.

http://www.amazon.com/MIU-12-Piece-Foodservice-Poly-Handled-Steak/dp/B0009VEOCU/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1261966868&sr=8-16

Hope this helps.

u/revjeremyduncan · 1 pointr/AskCulinary

I went with the Solicut 8" chef and 4" paring combo. I checked every place in town, none of them (aside from Bed, Bath, and Beyond) had any higher end knives. I tired all the ones in the BBB display in my hand, but none felt just right. The Solicut has a thinker handle, which I think I will like. If it doesn't feel just right in my hand, I can send it back for free, because I am a Prime member. The next thing I will try is the Shun knives. Hopefully the Solicut will be good, though.

Thanks again for the help.

u/why-not-zoidberg · 2 pointsr/knives

This right here. The most important things are a good chef's knife in the shape and length that suits you and a way to keep it sharp. You can cheap out on paring and serrated knives if you want (and I would argue that a serrated blade isn't even a necessity), but keep in mind that the chef's knife will likely do about 90% of the work.

Go to Williams Sonoma or the like, and try out different chef's knives: you want to narrow down your preference for length and blade shape (generally blade length is directly correlated to user height, so keep that in mind). Also get an idea of what handle styles suit you.

Once you know what you're looking for in a chef's knife, go look for a good one that you can spend around $100 on. Henckels, Wusthoff, Global, Shun, etc. all sell a good knife around that price.

Next, go out and buy a Spyderco Sharpmaker, to keep your knife sharp. Depending on the blade hardness and how often you use it, you'll probably need to sharpen once a week to once a month.

Lastly, get a paring knife and if you choose, a serrated knife. Victorionox fibrox are good for these, or get something that matches your chef's knife. Some companies sell nice sets of chef's+paring, like Wusthof, Shun, or Victorionox.

u/pencilandpaper · 3 pointsr/Gloomhaven

I just assembled this over the weekend. It was a little more work than I thought, so here is what I’d say to do:

Get this hobby knife (or something like it): SE 813PK 16-Piece Hobby Knife Set with Aluminum Collet Chucks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002BBYIE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FRGhAb4HDSWWY

The pieces were very difficult to punch out and several big pieces splintered in places (not to the point of structural integrity). After a couple of this (I know I know, I tried to change my technique), I used the flat chisel like piece to begin punching them out. Took a lot more time but it worked. Pressed the chisel down and lightly tapped with the hobby hammer I got from Meeple Reality.

Speaking of which, get this hobby hammer (or something similar, the light weight is important. I got big hands but it is fatiguing swinging the little bigger guys): Cousin Craft and Jewelry Mallet, 8-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001144WTE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SJHhAbJ83KX36

Once the glue is in, or you got the pieces together, hammer them in. Check for gaps in the joints.

Speaking of which, get this wood glue (or something like it) : Gorilla Wood Glue, 4 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HDM9I3S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MOGhAbT804887

The first half or so I applied it to every joint. Keep a paper towel handy or something to clean the excess that seeps out.

The last couple of intricate pieces I only glued the outside supports. The intricate pieces inside didn’t require it. I’m pretty sure it’ll hold. If it doesn’t I’ll glue it when it happens.

Ok, I think I got it down. I wrote this over 4 sessions as time permitted quick style, so if something is weird or doesn’t make sense let me know. I have so little DIY experience , so if I can do this, you can do this.

u/Nightbird1 · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Let's do it in the kitchen!

An item I can't live without is my Bobby Flay knife set. Out of which, these two knives are the best! They are fantastic. I cannot stress enough how great the two knives are. I think that something everyone should have so long as they're cooking is a good knife set. If you don't have hundreds to throw down on them, these are a great alternative! :)

u/PotatoAcid · 0 pointsr/chefknives

I'll play devil's advocate here: sometimes knife blocks are put together sensibly and are good value. A set of matching knives also looks good in a home cook's kitchen.

This is decent quality and good value. Make sure go get a hone and a decent cutting board if you don't have either.

Save the rest of your budget for when you have more experience of using your knives and have a better idea of what you want from them.

u/TrulyMundane · 1 pointr/Cooking

I believe in culinary school, they often kit her out with a Mercer set (which is a set of mediocre knives) which is ideal for school because other students might borrow your knife and end up damaging it.

If you do want to gift her a set though, start simple like a Wusthof Pro set or a Victorinox Fibrox. Decent general knives, very tough, won't break bank and won't break your heart.

Maybe something like whisks, cooking utensils, thermometer (like infrared), headwear (bandanas, caps) and a great book like On Food and Cooking in a lockable toolbox/toolbags (for her to take to school) where she can use everything. It shouldn't cost more than $200. don't include cookware like pots and pans, they tend to break bank.

A really nice set of non-slip leather boots/shoes is another idea.

In this scenario, I would say it's the thought that counts more than the $$$ since she's only starting out. When she graduates and is a chef, then maybe consider like fancy knives or spices.

u/Stupoopy · 1 pointr/Cooking

Just go with the Forchner kitchen knives. It'll cost like 50-60 at most to get a bread and a chef's knife, and they'll do the job.

Will they look sexy? No. Will they work hard and get it done? Absolutely. A part of me wishes I wasn't blinded by the Wusthof logo when I bought my bread knife, but I was. Useless. I'll only be getting the victorinox ones from now on. Cheap and just as good.

In terms of the chef's knife, easy to sharpen, cheap enough that you wont be afraid to do so. I have a couple shuns, and I abhor sharpening them because I'm afraid I'll "ruin" them. In reality, not sharpening them is worse because, well they're not sharp, but since I payed some serious coin for them, I want to be super careful. Silly, I know. What can I say?

Anyway, those two should be great. Honestly, what I did when I had roommates (still have one, but he understands not to use my knives, they are my babies), I got a knife safe (like these ) and kept them in my room. Seems selfish and dickish? Well guess what, using my knife on your glass cutting board/granite cheese thingie/cutting on a ceramic plate/ throwing it in the sink and soaking it is basically the holocaust. Do the right thing and just keep them from being abused. Sharpening isn't expensive, but having to do it every week will get annoying.

u/Swizzlers · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Just finished building my Rostock Max V2, so my experience with it is going to be limited to building it.

A couple of tips:

  • Look at the manual. Make sure it's the latest version (I got confused because I started with an older version that didn't apply to the parts I had. Google tricked me.). Skim the whole thing first, but also read each entire section fully before you start it. Reread it for good measure cuz shit gets confusing sometimes.

  • When you're reading, note the things at the top that it tells you to buy. Buy those things, preferably before you get your kit (I didn't). Tools and such. You'll need em. Other tools I found handy were: a good knife, [probes] (http://www.amazon.com/Moody-Tools-55-0292-Stainless-Precision/dp/B00207DUSK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1457423663&sr=8-2&keywords=moody+probe), a flashlight, some scissors, a lighter (for heat shrink. A heat gun if you're accident prone), blue painters tape, and measuring tape.

  • I found the hardware quality to be super cheap. Chewed up threads, already stripped screw heads, etc. On one of the screw I threaded a nut onto it, and then it cross threaded when I backed the nut off. I was a helicopter mechanic for 6 years and I'd never seen that before. Poor hardware quality is a bit of a pet peeve of mine, and these did not measure up. There's a bit extra, but be prepared to buy more.

  • When it comes time to install the bearings into the idler sleeves (which I found to really be a bitch), put the bearings into the freezer for a few hours. The cold will shrink them a bit and make it easier to install them. Leave the idler sleeves in a warm place for the opposite reason (read warm, not hot). This also helps when installing the bearings for the cheap skate rollers. If you really run into problems with these, I made a custom bearing installer and you can PM me for how to do it.

  • If you've never soldered or crimped connectors, get some extra parts to practice with before the real deal. On that note, I used a multimeter to check continuity for every connector and solder job I had done and to make sure I hadn't accidentally shorted it. Maybe I was being overcautious, but I'd hate to fry my new toy. Oh yea, and when cutting wires, always err on the side of caution. Easier to lop more off than splice some in. Also, label all the wires. Even if they don't explicitly say to. You'll thank yourself later.

  • Another quick note on the wires. They don't tell you until almost the very end that pretty much every wire only needs to reach the front panel in between the X and Y axis. Because you read the entire manual, you probably already know, but in case you didn't, that's as far as wire bundles need to reach. My wire bundles are so long that I really had to jam all the damn things in there to get the LCD to fit. Quite the mess I'll probably clean up later because it bugs me.

  • You're going to get real tired of the phrase "it's a tight squeeze, but it WILL fit." For the most part they're right (except for the power supply screws. I could NOT get them to bite with the washers. So I ditched the washers and it worked), but it probably means you need to muscle fuck something into place while being scared you're going to break it. Just be careful.

  • Speaking of washers, what the fuck guys? Use the ones you include in the kit! You're just torquing bare screw heads against a flimsy back and then they throw warnings in like "DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREW! IT WILL PULL THROUGH THE MELAMINE AND WILL NO LONGER HOLD THE IDLER IN PLACE!" Seems like a damn good spot for an oversized washer like this! Whenever I tear this thing down, I'm going to replace the idler pulley screws with #6-32 2" screws so I can put those washers into place. Fuck, I'll probably put washers on everything.

    That's all that comes to mind right now. The machine is pretty well designed with the exception of a few "dafuq?" moments and the instructions are pretty clear. I also appreciate the bit of humor thrown in.

    Oh, and the hardware is cheap. Did I mention it's cheap?

    Edit: Others have said it, but just to reiterate: Take your time to do the whole build correctly. Always double check your work and don't skimp on the calibration step. The quality of your build will be reflected in the quality of your parts.
u/dravindo · 3 pointsr/Cooking

What is your budget? How many knives are you trying to get?

As a rule, I'd say 8" Chef's 9" or 10" Bread, 4" Paring knife and a Honing Steel is your minimum. Victorinox makes solid, budget friendly knives. I would probably piecemeal it, but this set has everything you need for $122. Pick up a knife block or Drawer organizer and you're in business.

Victorinox Forschner 7 Pc Fibrox Deluxe Culinary Knife Roll Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FA3C5MI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Zs4zzb1W3N3E9

If you can spend a little more. Look for your Chef's knife, breadknife paring knife and honing steel on "chef's knives to go" with the keyword "Tojiro DP" Solid budget friendly forged japanese steel knives. I helped a friend price out a set at around $250. From there you can go crazy depending on how much you want to spend.

u/bakerdadio · 2 pointsr/Breadit

Serrated Victorinox Swiss tomato slicer I use exclusively for bread ~ very sharp, razor is sharper, but this is safer. Has a round tip, I put in cup of warm water just before scoring. Someone posted this video of amazing scoring. The lame used is made by WireMonkey. Really cool, not cheap. Looks like it takes much practice to do this well. Not the tool doing the scoring but the artist wielding it.

u/call_me_cthulhu_ · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Let's do it in the kitchen.

one thing I absolutely cannot live without in my kitchen are my komachi knives. ive had them for about a year and theyre still as sharp as the day I got them. sometimes a little too sharp because I cant tell you how many times my clumsy ass has cut myself on them. but I don't have to use as much pressure or struggle to cut things anymore and they make cooking a lot easier. theyre 10000 times better than my Hampton beach knives which are only 8 months old and I already need to sharpen.

one thing Id love in my kitchen is more of those knives!

u/UncleDucker · 3 pointsr/Cooking

Understand the difference between stamped and forged knives. A lot of kitchen stores will let you hold the knife so you can see how it feels. I have a German forged Henckels as a chefs knife that I absolutely love. For Henckels know the difference between the two man logo and the one man logo (cheaper international brand, stamped in China).

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star 3 Piece Essentials Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014FCIQY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_oWBGub09ZVQG4

u/johnibizu · 3 pointsr/shutupandtakemymoney

These multi-purpose card tools are awful. The screwdrivers are too short to be used on anything or the tools are too close together that you can't use one without a different tool interfering with what you're doing. The only useful tool is the bottle opener. The knife/saw/etc parts can be sharp but still too small and short to be useful except in real emergency situations and you are forced to use the tools you have.

Better ones are like this where you can remove/break off the tool but still half-useless. Or just a simple no frills knife like this.

u/liljay2k · 1 pointr/pics

These are the best knives to keep in the kitchen, very versatile. Here they are: http://www.amazon.com/Fixwell-12-Piece-Stainless-Steel-Knife/dp/B0002HP952

u/db33511 · 5 pointsr/chefknives

AB did a stint promoting Shun and put knives know as the Alton Angle on the market. The blade and handle were offset and much like AB looked a little goofy.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001N2NKAQ

I can't tell from the pic if this is an Angle or simply their veg knife.

u/PinkShimmer · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I have these they aren't top of the line but they work really well. I got mine at Costco for $25

u/Havoc_7 · 1 pointr/Cooking

Even if he was talking about "cheap" stamped knives, the Forschner 40520 ($27, Amazon) won best overall knife in 2004 from Cooks Magazine, beating Wusthoff and Henckel knives that are priced significantly higher.

Even so, either you don't know where to shop, or your prices are intentionally misleading - I can't find a forged Victorinox for $159, but I can find an 8" Forged plus a forged pairing knife for $99 - http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Forged-2-Piece-Knife-Starter/dp/B0017K2S5W/ref=sr_1_16?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1346615138&sr=1-16&keywords=victorinox+forged+8%22

u/ThirdBlindMouse · 2 pointsr/fountainpens

As noted by the responses here, I think no one is sure what to tell you. In part, because there's no good answer. Blades, like many things, are a disposable product. Using it will dull it. You will then either resharpen it or replace it. If you resharpen it, it will eventually need replacing anyway, as you can only remove so much material to recreate the edge before it ceases to be.

They all do the same thing. You could get a box cutter blade and a ruler to do the job if you wanted; it's all up to you. If you must have a recommendation, try this. It has a number of blade shapes and handles, and it's cheap. If buying chinese products bother you, I'm sure there are others available.

u/grimfink · 5 pointsr/ehlersdanlos

check out hand/finger strengthening exercises. (one off the top of my head is the rubber band stuff)

I haven't tried splints yet, but I feel you on the knife skills. (I did a stint in culinary school, decided the industry wasn't for me, but I'm still very active in my home cooking).
Experiment with different ways to hold knives, and maybe even different knives. (Those would be a for-instance since they're sold out, but I've seen ergonomic handles before - haven't tried them myself, though). I certainly struggle with the "proper" way to hold a knife while chopping, so I just kinda listen to my hands, adjust, and go a bit slower to avoid injury.