The Tourist
Banned
One of the things I've learned in life as a baby boomer--besides the fact that you can't get a decent merlot with jail food--is that if I have a problem, so do millions of others. This issue may have concerned you.
Now, I'm not a germophobic, but I like to have my own eating utensils. For example, I have my own fork at home. It is not part of the set we use, but a heavier implement, smooth in design, and the tines are straight.
And as you can imagine, I like razor sharp knives.
My wife hasn't felt too good lately. As a result, we are eating out more than usual. As this situation might continue for a bit, I'm thinking of buying an individual set of flatware I can carry with me. But that leaves a need for a good steak knife.
Below is a small knife, with its own wooden scabbard I purchased on the JapanWoodWorker. In fact, over the past few years I've bought over a dozen. I think my last order was for six of them.
Rightly, it is called a "Picnic Knife," and as you can see buy the size of the credit card, it is quite portable. It could easily slip into a man's suit pocket or a woman's purse.
And because of its bland, traditional appearance, most dining guests around you would just assume it's a steak knife. Right before leaving the restaurant, I clandestinely wipe it with a napkin or rinse it in the washroom. I suds it at home. A brief stropping hones the edge for the next outing.
If a friend likes the knife, give it to them.
If purchased retail they go for 12 dollars and as stated very easy to sharpen and clean.
If you like a good steak, but the cheap serrated knife provided flattens your enthusiasm, this might be a easy solution. I used mine last night with a fancy-schmancy turkey dinner. One of the diners even commented that my knife seemed to cut better than hers.
Now, I'm not a germophobic, but I like to have my own eating utensils. For example, I have my own fork at home. It is not part of the set we use, but a heavier implement, smooth in design, and the tines are straight.
And as you can imagine, I like razor sharp knives.
My wife hasn't felt too good lately. As a result, we are eating out more than usual. As this situation might continue for a bit, I'm thinking of buying an individual set of flatware I can carry with me. But that leaves a need for a good steak knife.
Below is a small knife, with its own wooden scabbard I purchased on the JapanWoodWorker. In fact, over the past few years I've bought over a dozen. I think my last order was for six of them.
Rightly, it is called a "Picnic Knife," and as you can see buy the size of the credit card, it is quite portable. It could easily slip into a man's suit pocket or a woman's purse.
And because of its bland, traditional appearance, most dining guests around you would just assume it's a steak knife. Right before leaving the restaurant, I clandestinely wipe it with a napkin or rinse it in the washroom. I suds it at home. A brief stropping hones the edge for the next outing.
If a friend likes the knife, give it to them.
If purchased retail they go for 12 dollars and as stated very easy to sharpen and clean.
If you like a good steak, but the cheap serrated knife provided flattens your enthusiasm, this might be a easy solution. I used mine last night with a fancy-schmancy turkey dinner. One of the diners even commented that my knife seemed to cut better than hers.