Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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April 27, 2017 | #16 |
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As far as a favorite knife, I'm in the group of having too many to pick a favorite.
I guess just going by looks is my anodized knife. The old timer I gave to my father in the early 1980s is one, but I inherited it back. The 3" thin knife my mother gave me years ago opens all our seed packs. Our Old Hickory knives get used a lot in our mechanics building - they are also used in the wood shop. I use the Oneida Immaculate series knives in the kitchen, but mostly the chef's knife. A few novelty knives bought on long distance road trips. Also the aforementioned plastic handled steak knives for cutting tomatoes and peppers. Yet, I don't carry a knife. |
April 27, 2017 | #17 |
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I have a hori hori garden knife that I simply love!
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April 27, 2017 | #18 |
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Swiss army knife,always in my left pocket and so many uses.
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April 27, 2017 | #19 |
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Indiana
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I picked up an Opinel No. 8 garden knife. I like it.
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April 27, 2017 | #20 |
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Location: Zone 6a Denver North Metro
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Everyday pocket knife is a Case Slimline Trapper aka Farmers Knife. The Case pattern has been used since the 1930's and is great all-around knife. Stainless Steel or CV are both good, I favor the chrome vanadium. This is my single favorite knife to give someone, mainly yellow.
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April 27, 2017 | #21 |
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The original leatherman wave. Always in my pocket and more than just a knife.
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April 27, 2017 | #22 |
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I like all those knives pictured.
I am a self-declared chef and use very few knives in the kitchen. My traditional "chef's knife" does 90% of the jobs. But in the garden, like i said before, I use pruner and scissors and I have my pocket knife too. PS: I need a good fish fillet knife.
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April 27, 2017 | #23 |
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I have a case pocket knife that opens like a straight razor I always carry had it for years.
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April 27, 2017 | #24 |
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My current favorite is a $6.50 Budk knife off Amazon. It hangs around my neck and I love it! My pants pockets usually fill with all sorts of stuff during gardening - Sharpie, twine, clips, trash, etc. I usually have to sort through all the stuff to find my knife.
With the Budk - its always right there around my neck. I have a hori hori that I love for planting, a box full of penknives from grandfathers and my Father but I use the Budk more than any. Next year I'll probably have a new favorite! |
April 28, 2017 | #25 |
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I also use an H1 steel Spyderco for the same reason--everything else is prone to rusting in the greenhouse. This is my primary, though I also have a straight edge and a half-and-half serrated/straight.
(In the kitchen I do 95% of the cutting between my high carbon 10" chef knife and my heavy duty 7" santoku cleaver). |
April 28, 2017 | #26 |
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I currently carry a Ontario Knife Company Model 1. My oldest son bought it for my last birthday. So when I need a knife in the garden, it's what I use. It holds an edge well too.
I love the Spyderco's show above. I don't own one, but my son collects knives and I have given him a couple over the years. |
April 28, 2017 | #27 |
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In the garden and for any yard work I use my old Swedish Mora knife with laminated steel blade. My pocket knife is an Enzo folder made 5 miles from where I was born in Finland. I keep them sharp enough to shave with.
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April 28, 2017 | #28 |
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Yay, cloz!!
Good for you, remembering your roots. Finland still makes and produces excellent knives and gardening instruments, a company called 'Fiskars' makes some of the best scissors and cutters. |
April 28, 2017 | #29 |
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Saw those Fiskars at the Hydroponic place in SLO town. Next time I'm in there I'm getting a pair!. Jimbo
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April 28, 2017 | #30 | |
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