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Gabe,
Great contest!! My first thought was a miniature gas powered, crumb slinging chainsaw with a damascus bar. I've since had my coffee :confused: I'll put my thinking cap on and see what I can come up with. |
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I'll second that Neil. Great contest.
I was kind of like you, thought maybe something nuke powered with a high energy lazer. Then I remembered it was a 500 limit. I was heading in the Ulu direction but I see that nitch is filled. So with the simple is better approach. How about a 6-7 inch bowie style blade with some nice file work, engraved guard and a nice Ironwood burl handle. I'll try to post a rough draft in the next day or so. |
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My close friend Kelly Carlson was having weather interference with his satellite connection at his farm (WindDancer Farm) and couldn't get uplinked to the Internet. He finally had to leave for the Chicago Show (I was supposed to be there this weekend helping him at his table, as I have at several of the large shows over the past couple of years, but was forced to cancel my trip at the last minute). Before leaving he sent this to me with the hope it would get through eventually:
(And as you can see, Kelly took the time for some tongue in cheek copy as well.) Toast Cutter Extensive design work and field trials conducted at WindDancer Farm over the past 24 hours have resulted in the development of a revolutionary new design for the difficult daily task of cutting toast. Design considerations included: The ability to cut toast with clean, sharp edges by family members with minimal manual dexterity. The ability to cut toast and not routinely result in emergency room visits for restoration of missing fingers. The ability to cut toast by family members lacking in any manual dexterity, but having the use of one or two hands along with some visual acuity. The ability to cut toast without any maintenance requirements for the lifetimes of all family members. The ability to cut toast and be regularly tossed into a dishwasher without regard to entry or exit damage to the handler or the toast cutter. The ability to cut toast while providing and maintaining a pleasing, attractive appearance. The ability to cut toast and also serve in other food preparation functions, such as spreading peanut butter and chopping celery. Designs discarded: Traditional knife shapes, as they require more leverage, more effort, more maintenance and greater dexterity than frequently provided by a handler. Guillotines, as they may result in frequent emergency room visits for reconstructive surgery. Pizza Cutters, as they have all the disadvantages of traditional knives, and my children and spouse won't use them. The testers at WindDancer farm are satisfied that this Toast Cutter will dramatically improve the quality of life for all toast cutter handlers of the 21st century. and wholeheartedly endorse its use. In recognition of design excellence in form following function, the designer has been awarded a lifetime Winifred Fan Club membership (approved pictures of Winifred can be viewed at www.WindDancer-Farm.com) Kelly BTW- You can view more of Kelly's wonderful knives at: http://www.carlsonknives.com/ Dennis Greenbaum Yeah Baby! |
#34
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Someone should come up with a toast cutting mini hawk. Kind of straight on the business end, to get a clean cut on the crust in one swing. Not to bulky and about a 10" to 12" handle. Damascus and some nice wood. Throw in a hard wood cuttin block.
Then a leather sheath for the cutting half of the hawk. The other side could be a meat tenderizer. Put the sheath on and go to town on some meat. I couldn't begin to make something like this. Just an idea for those that can. Lane |
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That's not a knife.
With apologies for the decidedly un-knife-like design, here is another idea. It's basically just two pieces of steel -- one a simple square that sits on the counter-top. The other is a rounded square frame, which fits exactly around the steel block. When a soft piece of toast is rested on the counter-top block, the frame can be lowered onto the toast, shearing off the crust. (The frame probably needs a handle, so the design is a little bit incomplete.) Yes, this would smash the edges of the bread. But... some people like that.
As I mentioned earlier, I was trying to think of a design that kids could use... this one's not sharp so it sort of fits the bill. Although it's not a knife, I suppose you could still make it out of an interesting steel or other material. Last edited by goldbug; 09-10-2004 at 01:14 AM. |
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Kelly Carlson's design above is really attractive. I would love to see that knife get made.
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Back on track
Not exactly a standard knife design, but something fun to hold.
Inspired by OXO, and by Kelly Carlson's design. Not sure about which type of metal to go with, here. I'd love to engrave or etch something in the side of this one. Maybe the blackletter TOASTCUTTER typography. :) |
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I felt the need to jump in here. Sounds like fun!
This is what I have come up with as a cure for Gabe's toast cutting woes. This also may be used for general chopping, slicing, dicing and smashing of garlic. |
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just a thought.....
This is the kinda knife shape that I like to use around the kithchen, because my monkey knuckles don't ram into the counter top (I mean cutting board, sweet pea).
I think that one with maybe some serrations on the front would be good for the toast, but not to many, because then it can still be used to cut a nice slice of cheese. There was some other drawings on the page, but the scanner was to small. One was an L shaped handle with blade inset into the middle. To quick cuts and you'd be done. Have fun boys, Trenton |
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Toast Cutter
Hey guys, wait fer me !!
I just had a brainstorm; ( see " brainfart " ) in Webster's Unabridged Book .. Fitzo; if we go to Staples or Office Supply, or even Wally World; we could buy us a paper cutter for cheap !! Then we takes it apart; and sends all the parts out to American Choppers for a complete chrome job.. Really jazz it up.. Then we inserts jewels ( fake , of course ) in places to really bring out the shine.. After wards we can have some Madison Ave. guys put some spin about how great it works, and how in the heck did we ever get along without it.. ( i.e.- " be the 1st one on yer block . etc. etc. " ) It will even cut the toast DIAGONALLY !! I figure we oughtta make bout 200 cool beans ( frogskins ) each for our " effort ".. Hey Fitzo - hows it feel ta be rollin' in dough; and it ain't bread dough !! Or not ........ Hee, hee .... Be well ... Thom ( limpin' frog davis ) Quote:
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I found it !!!! I found it !!!!
No, really, I found it..
Here tis : http://store.yahoo.com/brandsplace/0117-afbxx.html Do I win??? Do I ??? Huh ???? Be well Thom ( limpin frog davis ) Quote:
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Gabe,one week is up. are there enough entries or are you willing to give us old people with limited drawing skills a little longer?i personally am having problems getting anything to look right on paper,maybe i need one of those new 3D computer programs.
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Celtic theme
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#44
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Shakudo: wow.
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I'm a WAY newbie maker (I've yet to finish my first, but I have 6 ground ready to H/T) but I have an idea that I think is the best. Bare with me as I don't have a way to post my sketches. Picture if you will an "L" with legs of equal length forming a 90 degree angle. The length of the legs would be approximately 4.5" each and aproximately half the distance in from the corner a handle would cross making it look like an "A".
How would it work? The legs of the "L" would be sharpened and with one press you would remove 2 sides of crust. So 2 quick presses and VIOLA, you are crustless. The beauty of this design is 2 fold: 1) you can EASILY adjust for ANY shape bread. 2) You can take off as much or as little bread as you want, leaving MORE bread to eat. Let me know, I'd LOVE to try this one!!!! If I can find a scanner I'll post a pic. Jared Last edited by Jared P; 09-14-2004 at 07:37 PM. |
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