Quote Originally Posted by Aldwyn View Post
A lot of guys just use a butter knife.

It wont have the exact feel in your hands, but you can start getting a feel for what it's like, angle, etc..
Great idea, Adwyn! Went to the kitchen and got a butter knife and will practice with it! My butter knife blade is 3 1/2" long, so it will be 1/2" longer than my Ralf Aust, and of course no monkey tail, but it does allow me to practice using the right angles, strokes, etc. and with both hands! Thank you so much for your help . . . .never thought of it! Has anyone else tried practicing with a butter knife? Ed Love your profile picture, especially the eyes!