Old folks knife question

[Leadeye]

I'm old and my mother in law is older, that said she still does a lot of old style kitchen cooking requiring the use of a good knife for vegetables and such. Her trouble is that at 86 she just doesn't have a lot of grip strength, so I asking if there are any suggestions from knife sharpies "haha" on suggestions for knives that would be easier to grip.

Thanks in advance!

 

[ruger1800]

Ulu style may work, push and rock with the palm

 

[ChootEm]

Forschner/Victorinox make some great blades at a great price. You will see a lot of them in commercial kitchens and restaurant supply houses, I use them at my house and love them. The ones I have have a nice Wood handle but all the ones they make are also available in a low slip heavy texture rubber/plastic handle. Just a suggestion but for the pricei don't think they can be beat.

 

[ChootEm]

Ulu......Dude....I got one of those...talk about a learning "curve" and having to reprogram your brain! Had one gifted to me from a trip to Alaska and tried it on a deer....ummm needless to say I am happy it came with a stand because it has turned into some cool decoration in my toy room.

 

[98cirrus]

They ain"t cheap...Cutco knives are sharp and have contoured handles. I have a couple factory ordered but also found some on ebay.

 

[Zoub]

I have a Farson blade I want to leave in the kitchen this winter to try out. It's a bit different from a knife, but might be good for weaker grip. Easier to grip then an ulu. A two handed fleshing knife might be awesome with some tweaking.

 

[Yeah]

New West

High grinds and thin stock owing to the use of S35VN makes for low force slicing. High wear resistance allows many slices between sharpenings. Win win for both the disabled and those of us not yet affected.