Left handed knives

Bordello · November 2009

Has anyone that may be left handed used a left handed knife and did it???????? make a difference or just feel better to cut with????

Thanks,
Bordello
Being left handed always confused the girl.

Little Steven · November 2009

Bob,

I'm a southpaw and I find that most left handed tools are better. Specially the screwdrivers and wrenches. You are funnin' us right?

Steve

Richard Fl · November 2009

Don't forget the hammers.

Bordello · November 2009

No,No,No, not about the knives or the girls.

I was looking at the Shun left handed ones. I cut 90% of the time left handed but now and then do have to use the right hand.

Thanks,
Bordello

Little Chef · November 2009

Bordello....You must be referring to the Shun Classic Series...the handle is tear drop shaped to fit the hand nicely. I recommend them highly. Extremely comfortable in the hand, and the blade holds its edge very well. Worth the investment. (and you can still use it in your right hand if needed...it just wont be as comfortable in the right hand....)

Little Steven · November 2009

Sorry Bob,

Didn't know there was such a thing. I'm not a southpaw BTW. We used to have fun with apprentices sending them for left handed pipe wrenches and drills and such. File grease, room stretchers etc.

Steve

Bordello · November 2009

:laugh:
Not a problem L.S., I have been given the left handed thing

most of my life so I'm used to it.

Now keep in mind that I have no sense of humor.

:silly:

Not a problem,
Cheers,
Bordello

Bordello · November 2009

Yes.
I so apprecitate your input. Now when I look at the classic left handed I only see them in the D handle.

Am I missing a left handed tear drop??? That would be what I would like.

Let me know as I am in the pub. :silly:

Regards,
Bordello

lowercasebill · November 2009

your average knife is a double beveled knife with a symetrical handle and will work for right or left japanese knives are single or double bevel depending on the purpose of the knife ,, a deba [fish] honesuki [chicken] or usuba [vegetable] are single beveled knives and available in left or right handed.
you will pay a premium for being a southpaw.
i got my best friend a left handed usuba and he loves it.. korin or japanwood worker would be a good place to start,, i can send links if you wish let me know..
shun makes a good produck and offers a sharpening service,,, before you buy !!!!japanese steel is hard [brittle] and will chip.. they cannot go in the drawer,, and they are sharper than you are used to.. seriously , once the adult beverages come out the japanese knives get put away ,,, i do not use them if i have been drinking [really]
nice deviled eggs :evil:

momcooks · November 2009

I've never seen any except D handles either. Personally unless it's a single edged knife (Nakiri) it makes no difference.

I've ordered from here.
http://www.cutleryandmore.com/shun_left_handed.htm

Bacchus · November 2009

Im a lefty, and have been considering the Shun Classic 8" Chef for Lefties. However, Im not a big fan of the handle design at all.

RVH · November 2009

Left handed drill bits are a common cutting tool. We use them all the time.

cookn biker · November 2009

I am a pure do everything left hander. I have no problem with using knives. For me it is the sewing needles. :laugh: :laugh:

Little Steven · November 2009

RVH,

I was talking about the machine

Steve

Bordello · November 2009

Thanks for the back up.

It's needed. :(

Cheers,
Bordello

Little Chef · November 2009

Bordello.....It really isn't a "D".....and really isn't a "tear drop" either....It does come to a slight point.... kind of a cross between a D and a tear.... lemme see if I can get a decent pic....

Bordello · November 2009

Please send any info you think will help, but I don't want to be on over load if you know what I mean.

Thanks,
Bordello

Bordello · November 2009

Have to agree but without one in my hand don't know. I like the tear drop look but have not found it in left handed.

Will wait and see,
Bordello

Bordello · November 2009

I have no clue how to answer you. :unsure: :(
But us southpaws are in a class all alone. :silly:

My Best,
Bordello

lowercasebill · November 2009

usuba is single bevel professional style vegetable knife , nakiri is double beveled commonly used by home cooks , the one at the top right is the one i purchased

http://www.japanwoodworker.com/dept.asp?dept_id=13199&s=JapanWoodworker

japanese knives are an addiction so unless you are looking for a new hobby and drain on your disposable income i would stick with the shun.. real question is what are you looking to do with your knife. general chef knife? or something specific..
bill

Little Chef · November 2009

Bordello....Here is a pic of my Shun Classic Handle....I wouldn't call it a "D".....though "teardrop" probably isn't 100% accurate either.....but it definately has a peak....not rounded like a "D". You will love it.

(obviously mine is for Right Handed....)

Bordello · November 2009

Oh,
Didn't mean to cause you trouble, but if you're able to post one, Great.

Thanks,
Bordello

Bordello · November 2009

L.C.
Thanks for the pict. It helps much.

Now, I'm one mixed up puppy. :(

When I worked in the sausage kitchen and we bone pates, butts and briskets, I cut left handed. Now I'm at home eating pizza and after all these years find........ my fork in my left hand and my knife in my right.

O.K., so I eat cutting meat right handed but in prep would be left handed. Oh, what to do. :(

Thanks,
Bordello

momcooks · November 2009

One of each? :laugh:

Bordello · November 2009

After looking at the website I think I will go with the Shun.

I do appreciate you taking the time to help out.

Regards,
Bordello

Bordello · November 2009

Hi Michelle,
O.K.
Guess my beer and V has kicked in. The Shun knife would be a cutting knive "Not a dinner knife" Duh.

I'll always admitt to being stupid or burning up a cook. :(

I'm not really as bad as I may seem. :silly:

Now to shop online.

My Best to you and Bubba Tim,
Bordello

cookn biker · November 2009

Heck, we are in our right minds..DUH!!! :laugh:

Unknown · November 2009

im a lefty.i make my knives from a deer horn that fits nicely to my grip>you cant buy them>maybe a costom job?

Bordello · November 2009

:silly: Way too funny.

Cheers,
Bordello

Bordello · November 2009

Now that is interesting and I hope they are working well for you.

Regards,
Bordello

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