Schrade melon testers,for food cutting???

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I am looking to order one of these online ,but never handled one.I need a very light knife,mostly for food cutting and light food prep,and this could be good choice.Any other suggestions? Something light ,sharp inexpensive and with longer blade is what I need.
 
The melon tester blade is pretty narrow. My recommendation is a kitchen knife....Some of the Victorinox paring knives come with a plastic guard so they could be safely packed with whatever food you are preparing on the go. A kitchen knife is easier to keep sanitary than a pocket knife. If you want a pocket knife, then I'd recommend an Opinel. They are available in large sizes and have a more substantial blade. You'll need to keep the joint on the folding knife clean so that it remains sanitary.
 
I own a Schrade "Melon Tester" and it is a fine, fun knife. As Super said, the joint must be kept clean for it to remain sanitary. These knives were designed to cut sample pieces from melons and the like. (The pattern's original purpose). If you use these for preparing food, an inexpensive antibacterial pump soap (triclosan-based, bought from your local Dollar Store) will help keep it clean.

Buy one for fun and other purposes as well. It is a reasonably useful pattern.
 
I have Victorinox paring knives and theyre excellent,Opinels also:).Will carry victorinox paring knife for food prep and opinel no6 in pocket!
 
scrteened porch said:
You might look at AG Russell's melon tester before you buy a melon tester.
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I just looked at AG Russell's Melon Tester. Impressive! Efficient, hard-working... What's not to like? 4.25" ATS-34 Spey blade, "featherweight" linerless handle...

Sign me up!
 
None of them (save for the AG Russell Melon Tester) are expensive. Buy a Victorinox, an Opinel, and a Schrade Melon Tester. I have one. It is neat and filled with childhood memories. Go wild and have a ball! (You'll not spend over $45.00 to get them all).

Enjoy!
 
Ill get that Schrade melon tester,looks like good travel knife,for food cutting and almost any light chore.Victorinox paring knives excell in food cutting too,and are easy to replace if lost.I used opinel no10 as kitchen knife for few months while I was away, was touching it up on ceramic plate and it kept it razor sharp.Opinels newer Inox blades are excellent and even better than their carbon offerings,(better edge holding and no rust,and as easy to sharpen as carbon ones).I also have opinel paring knife which is excellent inexpensive knife.
 
Just wanted to mention that Tom Krein sells reground SAK paring knives , with a sheath. Don't know if that's of interest, or permitted, please remove if not.
Thanks, Neal
 
I do my own regrinds ,although theyre not as good as Tom Krein they are decent,and perform well.I have reground few victorinox swiss army knives and they just cut like crazy.I prefer Victorinox knives as they are out of factory,after I put decent edge on them.Sometimes too thin is not good for all purpose knife,as I use my paring knives for everything :)!They are best value on market ,period,Amazing steel and grinds.I like victorinox steel better than other steels as it can be sharpened on anything,and holds decent edge.Have sharpened my Victorinox Alpiner locking blade on bottom of plated and coffee mugs for 5-6 months when I was on road,and that was my only knife that was used everyday for food prep,meat cutting and any job in Camp.These knives rock,and served me better than any tactical knives I ever used.
 
lonestar1979 said:
Ill get that Schrade melon tester,looks like good travel knife,for food cutting and almost any light chore.Victorinox paring knives excell in food cutting too,and are easy to replace if lost.I used opinel no10 as kitchen knife for few months while I was away, was touching it up on ceramic plate and it kept it razor sharp.Opinels newer Inox blades are excellent and even better than their carbon offerings,(better edge holding and no rust,and as easy to sharpen as carbon ones).I also have opinel paring knife which is excellent inexpensive knife.
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Good for you! They can be had online for as little as $12.00 (maximum). Schrade's 440A is perfect for food environs. Just keep the knife clean with Triclosan-based antibacterial soap (especially in the joint) and you'll be just fine. You can get both sizes for a reasonable price for multiple uses. These aren't any more expnsive than a Rough Rider of equal quality.

Good luck, and let us know how yours looks.
 
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