Mystery Knife

[philco]

I spotted this knife on a table at the Dalton Show last weekend. The owner was wanting to know what it was and what its purpose was. I did some research and found out. Before I reveal what I learned, who here has an idea what it is ?

[gsmith7158]

Wow! That could be anything from a pie server to a brick mason's tool.

[jerryd6818]

Why didn't you buy that big ole lifeboat survival knife laying next to it for me. I've had a hankerin' for one of those for quite some time.

I think it's for spreading icing on a cake. Mmm, Mmmm.

[mgdelpriore]

Philco, I have no Idea what that is, but I would guess that it is either a offset bakers spatula or a flush cut spackling knife. Could also be a flush cut saw that someone sharpened into a strange fillet knife. those are my guesses.

Mike.

[tjmurphy]

Why didn't you buy that big ole lifeboat survival knife laying next to it for me. I've had a hankerin' for one of those for quite some time.

I think it's for spreading icing on a cake. Mmm, Mmmm.

Jerry, that's a pilot's survival knife. The other end usually sports a saw blade, but not always. I had one that had the saw blade broken off and I had Elvis take out the remainder and turn it into a single blade knife and gave it to my son.

[Colonel26]

I say some kind of cake/baker's knife.

[philco]

I say some kind of cake/baker's knife.

I thought if anyone would know it would be you...........but you're incorrect.

And so far, so is everyone else.


Here's another photo from a different angle. Maybe it will help show how thick the blade on this thing is.

[TripleF]

No clue, but sure would make a nice peanut butter spreader!!!

[Colonel26]

I say some kind of cake/baker's knife.

I thought if anyone would know it would be you...........but you're incorrect.

And so far, so is everyone else.


Here's another photo from a different angle. Maybe it will help show how thick the blade on this thing is.

Whoa! Hold on a minute. Is it a tobacco knife? Like they used to use to split the stalks?

[philco]

Whoa! Hold on a minute. Is it a tobacco knife? Like they used to use to split the stalks?

Nope.

[gsmith7158]

Is it a banana or cane harvesting knife?

[Chase]

Roofing Shingle remover...LOL

[Colonel26]

Whoa! Hold on a minute. Is it a tobacco knife? Like they used to use to split the stalks?

Nope.

De capping knife for harvesting honey.

[philco]

De capping knife for harvesting honey.

WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER !!!

Now Wade how bout telling us a little on how that's done ? I think everyone would bee interested since this thread has created such a buzz.

[Colonel26]

WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER !!!

Now Wade how bout telling us a little on how that's done ? I think everyone would bee interested since this thread has created such a buzz.

Whew! I'm having a "slow" day today.

Those older ones like that are kept hot. You pull the frames of honey comb out of the hive bodies, use that hot knife to cut off the outer wax layer (caps) of the honey cells. Then you put that frame of honey comb in your extractor and spin it to sling the honey out.

Most folks today use an electric version that has a heating element in it to keep the knife at a constant temperature.

[mgdelpriore]

WoW, talk about having the tools for the job!! I never would have gotten that one. Pretty cool knife.

Mike.

[philco]

WoW, talk about having the tools for the job!! I never would have gotten that one. Pretty cool knife.

Mike.

Mike I wouldn't have either except that the gentleman who had this knife mentioned someone had told him it might be a beekeepers knife. I know a guy who is into honey production on a large scale so I sent him the photos and he verified it was a de-capping knife used to harvest honey. Like Wade said, they heat the knife prior to using it, presumably to make it slice through the beeswax more easily and with less damage to the comb.

[gsmith7158]

Good show Phil and Wade. I would have never guessed that one.

[Colonel26]

WoW, talk about having the tools for the job!! I never would have gotten that one. Pretty cool knife.

Mike.

Mike I wouldn't have either except that the gentleman who had this knife mentioned someone had told him it might be a beekeepers knife. I know a guy who is into honey production on a large scale so I sent him the photos and he verified it was a de-capping knife used to harvest honey. Like Wade said, they heat the knife prior to using it, presumably to make it slice through the beeswax more easily and with less damage to the comb.

Yes sir. The bees make a little round raised cap to keep the honey in the comb. You just need to open it up. You don't want to cut much off.

[Beechtree]

I use one as you describe Colonel, an electric with an heated core. It makes the job easier, but it still is a sticky and slow process, at least for me anyway!

[philco]

Beechtree would you perhaps have a picture of your knife you could post here ? I'm curious to see what the modern version looks like.

[Colonel26]

I use one as you describe Colonel, an electric with an heated core. It makes the job easier, but it still is a sticky and slow process, at least for me anyway!

Hey! Another bee keeper! That's awesome!

[jerryd6818]

Mmm, Mmmm. Fresh raw honey with bits of the comb suspended in it. Now that right there is some good eatin'.

[Colonel26]

Mmm, Mmmm. Fresh raw honey with bits of the comb suspended in it. Now that right there is some good eatin'.

This works with honey or sorghum either one.

When I was a kid me and Pa would get a saucer and put a big ol scoop of butter in it, then pour a goodly amount of either honey or sorghum over it and mix it up. Then take your butter knife and slather it on them old timey biscuits like grandma and my wife make (made with lard by golly with crunchy tops and bottoms).

Whew! Best stuff you ever lapped a lip over.

[Paladin]

Mmm, Mmmm. Fresh raw honey with bits of the comb suspended in it. Now that right there is some good eatin'.

This works with honey or sorghum either one.

When I was a kid me and Pa would get a saucer and put a big ol scoop of butter in it, then pour a goodly amount of either honey or sorghum over it and mix it up. Then take your butter knife and slather it on them old timey biscuits like grandma and my wife make (made with lard by golly with crunchy tops and bottoms).

Whew! Best stuff you ever lapped a lip over.

Holy Cow!! Makes my mouth water somethin' fierce.. I'm headin for the kitchen!

Ray