New Use for Endura

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ASBOB

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Some background: last year I came down with transverse myelitis, a rare spinal cord disease. As a result I am a hemiplegic, mostly paralyzed on my left side.

Up until recently I needed food cut for me, but several months ago I got back very limited use of my left hand. I can use a special fork for a brief time, and wanted to be able to cut my own dinner.

My first efforts were mixed, as it’s hard to maintain my grip on the fork while struggling with the knife. I needed something that would cut smoothly, and with a minimal number of strokes.

At first I tried a very sharp knife, but still had difficulties. Then I realized: food is sinuous, so how about a serrated edge, which is supposed to do better on those kinds of subjects? I tried a combo edge Endura, and it was a big improvement. I then ordered a serrated edge version, and voila! It worked great, and I now cut my own food. The knife is now kept in the kitchen with all the other utensils.
 
Good story. After years of carrying knives, I am just recently discovering the benefits of a serrated edge. Hope that Endura does the trick for you.

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Thanks to everyone for their kind words and support.

I had one question that folks on this forum might be able to help with. I would like to pack the fork and Endura in a handy kit that I could take to restaurants. It will make my life better, and the reactions of staff and other customers could be fun.

The fork is 8 1/2 inches long. Any idea of a pouch that would hold it and the Spyderco?
 
Good to hear that you found something that works for you.

ASBOB said:
The fork is 8 1/2 inches long. Any idea of a pouch that would hold it and the Spyderco?
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I don't know of anything right off the top of my head, but I bet one of the custom sheath makers around here could whip something up for you that would serve you well.

Head over to the sheath sub-forum and ask around.

Good luck.
 
Sorry to hear about your disease, hope you get better.

But I'm glad to hear about the great help you get from the Endura SE. You could also try the Endura Emerson Opener SE.
 
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thanks for the wonderful sharing "ASBOB".
glad to hear that you found a solution in Spyderco!
hmmm, a Spyderco Spork would't be to bad either... if it existed.
 
Yes I too hope you continue to recover.
Good story about the Endura.
And the Salt suggestion above is a good one I think since your knife is on kitchen/food duty. Best of luck.
 
Glad you found a knife that makes eating easier for you. And you are not alone.

I've also used my Spyderco (Armorers) Endura to cut up food at the table....at home, and once at a restaurant. I had ordered a steak, which turned out to be a little tough, and was sawing on it with a typically dull restaurant knife. My waiter noticed this and asked me if I needed another knife. Sure, I said. He got me a new steak knife - which also turned out to be dull. Well, he asked me if I wanted yet another knife....

Out came the Endura. Opened it and made a clean cut on the steak with one stroke.

I just smiled and said no, it seems my knife is sharper than yours. :D

TR Graham
The Glocksmith
 
The SE Endura is an awesome knife. IMO the Spyderedge is the best serration pattern in general. Also, as mentioned above, you might eventually be interested in the SE Pacific Salt as well. Mine is PE, but its yellow handle makes it seem less scary when I open it to use at work.
Jim
 
I hope you recover further, and am happy that the Endura solved your problem.

You have inspired me to get my second fully serrated Spydie, a ZDP-189 SE Delica, it should be delivered today. As it happens my other SE was also a Delica, and was my first Spyderco ever. Guess I'll have to look at one of those newer Enduras too now.
 
Glad you're getting better!

You might keep a look out on the exchange or E-Bay for a Spyderco Maddox.
(at least that's what I think it is called) It is a knife designed for cutting one handed, it has a blade that is shaped like an ulu with a long handle. The handle allows you to grip it in what I would call a icepick grip and the blade has a curved edge so you can "rock" it through the food.

Bruceter
 
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