Product Struggles: Tips for the "Knife Challenged

[mpkegley]

Is it just me or this the most uncomfortable product to use? I finally got it out to use it the other day and it does not make any sense to me. It just seemed to be in the way. I need to get on CC and see if they have a video on it, just to see how they are doing it. I remember seeing something at Conference, but I can't remember now. Just wondering what everyone thinks of this and if you have any tips, let me know. I need to figure it out before I try it at shows, because I figured it would be popular for the "knife challenged" people.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I keep forgetting to get it out. I really need to - I am one of those knife-challenged people.

 

[dannyzmom]

I have been using it at shows and selling them like crazy - show it and you'll sell it!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

My son has claimed it as a toy.....not sure what he thinks it is!

I'm sorry, but I think it is just silly. I did try it - but it takes me more time to put it on, and adjust it, than it does to just do whatever slicing/dicing/chopping I need to do!

 

[nicki25]

I agree. I showed it at my show last night and everyone was really excited about it and they all bought one. One lady even said "I wonder why no one thought of this years ago".

 

[raebates]

I sold a few at my show on Wednesday. I envision selling lots to people for someone else. I've heard so many "Oh, ___________ needs that!" comments.

 

[ljeffries]

I use it when I use the julienne peeler. That thing is so sharp! Using the guard, you can go all the way up to the top of whatever you are peeling. The first time I used the peeler, I julienned my fingernail! I was making the asian noodle skillet, so it just kind of blended in. JUST KIDDING!

 

[mpkegley]

I am figuring it would sell, but I can't figure out how to use it. It just seems so awkward and in the way. Does anyone else have that problem or is it just me?

 

[ljeffries]

You put it on the hand that you are not cutting with. I put it on my birdie and ring fingers. Then you hold down whatever you are cutting with the guard. This way, you can cut all the way to where your fingers are. You know when you see chefs cutting and they curl their fingers under? This is the same concept, except you are using a tool to keep your finger safe rather than curling your fingers. If you have really good knife skills, it probably is very uncomfortable/awkward for you.

 

[kearstin]

I am definitely knife-challenged, but I haven't used it yet. I just got mine yesterday, but I stuck it on my fingers and it did seem kind of awkward. I'll definitely be checking CC to see if there is a video.

 

[chefjeanine]

I use it when I use the julienne peeler. That thing is so sharp! Using the guard, you can go all the way up to the top of whatever you are peeling. The first time I used the peeler, I julienned my fingernail! I was making the asian noodle skillet, so it just kind of blended in. JUST KIDDING!

Great idea! Thanks for sharing this. I like using the julienne peeler but I'm always a little worried about getting cut.

I was flipping channels the other day and caught a few minutes of "Take Home Chef". He had a perfect slice of skin taken off the front of his finger. . .he needs a Finger Guard.

 

[feather18]

Lol that is funny Jeanine!! Eww..

I have it, and i think it is a neat idea. and yes i think it was made for us "knife challanged" haha. One thing about it, is it bends, so i like that, It is a little awkward, but i think for those of us who HAVE cut off our fingernails.. yep me too.... we need that sorta thing. I like it. I think if you use it more you will get used to it. And i like the tip about puting it on your birdie and ring finger.. that makes alot of sense!! Thanks Lamar!

 

[chefmelody]

I used this the other day with the chef's knife while chopping sun-dried tomatoes for a variation of the brie recipe. I sold one to almost every guest at that show! I put it on my index and forefinger and didn't have to worry about slicing my fingers with that giant knife....too bad I didn't sell any knives at the show, though.

 

[mpkegley]

Okay, you have all convinced me that I need to give it a second chance and least get used to it better so that I can use it at shows and sell bunches. I have a show Monday night, so I guess I will have to do some slicing & chopping this weekend.