EDC folder that can mince parsley, garlic?

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I've got about 20 or so EDC pocket knives from the usual suspects: Spyderco, Opinel, Benchmade, SAK, etc. And I use them for the typical EDC tasks of opening packages, envelopes, snack prep, trimming paper, etc. But I'm in the market for something that can do that stuff and also mince garlic, parsley, and perform similar food prep. For me, that means something with a flat blade section that can get down to a cutting board without interference from the choil or handle.

I have plenty of nice gyutos, western chef knives, etc, to use at home, but I don't take them with me when I'm at friends' houses or on short trips. And even at home, I sometimes just like grabbing the knife in my pocket for whatever cutting task I'm facing. Yeah it's possible to use just the edge of a cutting board to get around handle/choil clearance, and I've done that, but I usually end up making more of a mess.

I was excited about the new SpydieChef, and I may pick one up, but though it looks like you can get the full length of the blade onto a cutting board, the whole blade is significantly curved. In other words, you can only get one small part of the arc on the board at a time, so to mince you're going to have to rock while you slice. That's not hard to do with a full size kitchen knife, but I think pretty awkward on a 3 inch folder. Plus I don't much like the aesthetics of the framelock design.

Is there anything else out there? As an EDC, I want a blade length not much over 3". A pocket clip is a plus, but also want comfortable deep pocket carry without using the clip.

Thanks for any suggestions,
Jack
 
benchwarmer380 said:
Spyderco PPT might be worth a look.
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Thanks! Hadn't seen that one before, and it would be a good match. I'd probably want to grind the choil up a bit, but after that it'd be about perfect. Looks like they're out of production, but I'll keep my eye out.
 
Doesn't AG Russell have two different folding food prep knives?

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I'm looking at the Small Sebenza 21 Insingo or the Spyderco Mantra 2 for such a purpose. You'll still have to do some blade rocking but those profiles seem to be the best I can find.
 
I wonder if the Italians make a folding 'Mezzaluna ' ?? Or do the eskimo have a small folding Ulu ??
 
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The AG Russell above was my first thought but the Spyderco Rock Lobster would be a sweet carry for this purpose - if you can find one.

They are going LNIB for $ 200.00 or so.
 
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That AG Russell is exactly what I'm looking for, except for the fact that it's too big for EDC pocket carry, at least for me. Might still pick it up for taking on trips, though. Some nice blade shapes in the other suggestions, too, and they would work for the intended purpose, but on most the handle or choil would get in the way, unlike the mini santoku configuration of that Russell.
 
Cold Steel Tuff Lite. Very similar to the 'Russell, but much smaller.

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Another AG Russell - Not an EDC but a GTAFHFD - (go to a friend's house for dinner)

http://agrussell.com/knife/104

Otherwise I agree with the suggestion that you just keep a few gyutos in your car (with sheaths).
 
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mycough said:
Put a small gyuto in your car and leave it. This is a bit silly.



Russ
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Oh, sorry, I thought I was on bladeforums, not good housekeeping.com ;) Yeah, from a practical standpoint there are better ways to go about this. I actually have a travel knife kit with a set of relatively cheap Tojiros that I take on vacations and trips to the in-laws. But as someone who always has a blade in his pocket, I'd like to find one that performs ok at this common task. I mean, isn't that why we edc in the first place? To have a conveniently available tool that can perform any cutting job we're likely to face on a given day?

Sorry if I'm being defensive, but if it weren't for the fact that you used the word "gyuto" I might suspect you were my wife. Silly knives.
 
JackJ said:
Oh, sorry, I thought I was on bladeforums, not good housekeeping.com ;) Yeah, from a practical standpoint there are better ways to go about this. I actually have a travel knife kit with a set of relatively cheap Tojiros that I take on vacations and trips to the in-laws. But as someone who always has a blade in his pocket, I'd like to find one that performs ok at this common task. I mean, isn't that why we edc in the first place? To have a conveniently available tool that can perform any cutting job we're likely to face on a given day?

Sorry if I'm being defensive, but if it weren't for the fact that you used the word "gyuto" I might suspect you were my wife. Silly knives.
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Actually, I am a chef, and think if you are adept enough to be cooking at a friend's house that you would look like a dork whipping out a small pocket knife to chiffonade some basil. Do you properly wash and dry this mythical knife before and after use?
You should be defensive, it's like asking for a floor cleaner that is also a dessert topping.
Stick with your tojiros... and learn how to use them.....






Russ
 
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