Thread: What kind of knife is this?

Originally Posted by JimR

It's not a razor, actually. It's a ceremonial item, no edge on it. It's chrome plated. Or at least that's what the description says.

DOH!

Too bad it's not functional

I have not seen any kitchen knife shaped like that. I have seen a cleaver from Hong Kong that fits on a pole that had a heavy spine, like a straight razor, but nothing like that.

Originally Posted by DwarvenChef

I have not seen any kitchen knife shaped like that. I have seen a cleaver from Hong Kong that fits on a pole that had a heavy spine, like a straight razor, but nothing like that.

I guess you missed my reply. It isn't a kitchen knife. It is a froe, use for controlled splitting of wood and/or bamboo. I suppose it can be used to split other things too like clams.

Originally Posted by icedog

I guess you missed my reply. It isn't a kitchen knife. It is a froe, use for controlled splitting of wood and/or bamboo. I suppose it can be used to split other things too like clams.

Or wee little heads.

Thanks for the info, Brad. It is interesting...I wonder if the person had woodworkers in the family?