Originally Posted by
wharvey
Do you anticipate your mother is going to be willing to do the proper ongoing maintenance? The answer can change the recommendation.
My thoughts, exactly.
And it would probably be best to take mom to the store with you and let her feel her way around a few knives. What may feel "balanced" to you may not appeal to her hand or grip strength. I find knives, like a lot of other tools, feel different from person to person.
Last edited by dchristiva; Feb 18, 2014 at 8:13 pm