Good fruit pairing folder?

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Ettan

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Hello everybody,

I was just wondering how many of you frequently use your EDC knives for pairing fruit or going on picnics regularly? I have just became a vegetarian and was wondering if anyone has a good recommendation for a knife that would make a good EDC knife for peeling fruit? I'm looking for a knife around the 3 inch range and preferably a carbon steel slip joint. I would want a knife that looks a little classy and none threatening since I would be using it in public for eating. I was thinking about getting a Nontron or some French knife at around a $100. Any ideas? Any input would most be welcome :)
 
I suggest an Opinel No.8 in stainless. Carbon steel will impart an odd taste to acidic foods like fruit. You'll also appreciate the little extra length when it comes time to slice an apple. ;)
 
CS Voyagers, Pocket Bushman, and a number of Spydies with flat ground blades work pretty awesome for fruits and veggies. A Victorinox Outrider would be a really good pick for picnics and camping and you would probably use the other tools aside from the blade a number of times and blade is very nice for food - not threatening at all.

I agree you would appreciate a little extra length, you could probably do it all with a 3in. blade but not as easy (at least for me), 3 1/2"-4 1/2" is good
 
For carbon steel, probably the Opinel No.8 or something from Great Eastern Cutlery, perhaps the Ben Hogan or a Toothpick. However, like FortyTwoBlades, I prefer stainless for knives that will be used for cutting fruits and vegetables. The Chambriard Compagnon is an excellent choice, as is a Case Daddy/Grandaddy Barlow.
 
Spyderco Salt series. Probably the Pacific Salt (basically an Endura 3).

It's rust proof, I can't think of any folder more convenient than that.
 
For slicing an apple, which I do, the 3" blade doesn't do the job. 3 1/2"-4" is a lot better. I have a Spydie Sprint Run Bob Lum Tanto in VG-10 coming in the mail in two hrs that I'm anxious to try out, almost 4" blade.
Sonny
 
Sonnydaze said:
For slicing an apple, which I do, the 3" blade doesn't do the job. 3 1/2"-4" is a lot better. I have a Spydie Sprint Run Bob Lum Tanto in VG-10 coming in the mail in two hrs that I'm anxious to try out, almost 4" blade.
Sonny
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I use an Izula 2 at 2.5 inches all the time. Works fine you just need to use it a little differently. You just cut a quarter off at a time instead of in half.

OP: I've taken a shine to Great Eastern's Moose pattern. It even has bullwinkle on one of the blades.:D It's a two bladed slippy that is 3.5 inches closed so my guess is that the blade is in between 2.5-3 inches long. It's about the same size as a SAK.
 
I use a GEC Bullnose to cut fruit all the time, it works great. I don't mind the flavor that using carbon steel adds. Tastes manly. ;) They're a bit tricky to find at the moment though, a Case sodbuster works just as well.
 
My Opinel #6 was my designated fruit knife for a long time. However I'd opt for the 7 or 8, for that little bit of extra length, if I were you. The #6 still holds its own with the best of them, though.

Or find any Case or GEC that fits your size requirements. I've used my SwayBack Jack for lots of fruit, but it is a quite short blade and not ideal. Something like a large trapper or large stockman would be good.
 
Spyderco's Delica 4 in FFG is perfect for this task. VG-10 is very corrosion resistant, so no worries on that end. Additionally, its full flat grid allows effortless slicing.
 
Opinel 9, 10, 12 or Effile style
Spy Tenacious
Al Mar Eagle
SOG SlimJim (the long one)
Buck Knives Folding Bucklite MAX (Large 3-5/8")
Ontario RAT 1, if I may suggest
 
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Used to be a time when all gentlemen carried something like this as an accessory.

Do a search for "fruit sampler knife"

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The thinner the blade, the better. For just fruit, you want a thin blade. It'll slice much better, and unless you're cutting up a pineapple or a coconut or something, you don't really need an especially strong blade. A good old Swiss Army Knife is a great choice. A bottle opener and corkscrew wouldn't be a bad thing to have along on a picnic either. Another good choice would be a Case trapper (your choice in size). Clip blade for slicing, spey blade for castrating livestock spreading condiments. Available in various handle materials (synthetic/bone/wood/stag) and in either stainless or carbon (CV) steel. Neither a SAK nor a Case trapper would raise eyebrows from anyone but the most timid of sheeple.

Years ago I bought my mom a (now discontinued) Benchmade folding fillet knife for her to carry in her purse/backpack to have if she wanted to cut up an orange or apple on the go. Being a fillet knife it's a bit flexible, but it's stiffer than the crappy knives she has in the kitchen drawers.
 
i have always used a "laguiole" style picnic knife for picnic situations...i have also used a trapper for its long blades, but i like the lighter weight of a picnic knife...
 
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