Adaptive knives are specially designed for people who have limited mobility in their wrists and arms and who have a weak or unstable grip. These ergonomically designed knives will not only make chopping, slicing and cutting easier, but it will make it safer too.
As the world around us changes, so do our needs. What worked for us in the past may not work as well now and we have to adapt. The same is true for our cutting kitchen knives. They have to be able to adapt to different types of food and different textures
Cooking can be a real pain when you have rheumatoid arthritis. It makes eating healthy even harder when it is difficult to chop fruits and vegetables. It’s time to take advantage of some utensils that will simplify your life and make these tasks easier. There are many different types of cutting kitchen knives on the market today. Some are designed for specific tasks while others are more versatile. But which one is right for you?
There are a variety of adaptive knives available. Types include:
There are mainly two brands of knives that I am mostly recommending; Oxo Good Grips and Dexter Russell DuoGlide. These are both good brands. Everyone is different. Therefore, the brand that works best for me may not work as well for you. However, considering the customer reviews, I believe you will find one of these brands to work well.
After doing a lot of research, I am basing my recommendations on things like design, price and customer reviews. Both of these brands have commendations by an arthritis agency. The Dexter Russell DuoGlide knives carry the Ease of Use Commendation from the Arthritis Foundation. Good Grips products have won the Tylenol/Arthritis Foundation design award.
A comfortable paring knife is a staple for every kitchen. You can peel, trim, slice and garnish small fruits and vegetables and at the same time use it for larger jobs too. A paring knife is great for tasks that require a repetitive motion. A paring knife is something that is used so often you may want to consider ordering one of each of these brands to see which one you like best!
These are some of the paring knives I thought were best. The Dexter Russell Duo Glide paring knife holds the Arthritis Foundation’s Ease of Use Commendation.
A utility knife is pretty much a paring knife with a longer blade. Another staple for any kitchen. A utility knife is most efficient for slicing non-solid fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes and squash.
The OXO Good Grips utility knife differs from the DuoGlide brand in that the knife blade not as wide. It has a sharp, serrated stainless steel blade. Perfect for slicing fruit, veggies and more.
It will efficiently slice through the skin of delicate foods like tomatoes without crushing what you are trying to cut. It has a nonslip flexible handle that is ergonomically designed to fit the palm comfortably and softly.
The OXO Good Grips utility knife differs from the DuoGlide brand in that the knife blade not as wide. It has a sharp, serrated stainless steel blade. Perfect for slicing fruit, veggies and more.
It will efficiently slice through the skin of delicate foods like tomatoes without crushing what you are trying to cut. It has a nonslip flexible handle that is ergonomically designed to fit the palm comfortably and softly.
These bread knives have serrated edges so that you can slice through the crustiest loaves, rolls and bagels without flattening what you are trying to cut. Both brands have ergonomically designed handles that will put less tension on your hands.
A chef’s knife is ideal for slicing, dicing and chopping. It positions your hand over the cutting so it gives you more control and requires less effort. It gives you a rocking motion that makes cutting easier. The wider blade also makes it easy to transfer your chopped food to the bowl or pan.
Other Adaptive Knives to Consider:
An angled handle and perpendicular kitchen knife handle allows users to position their hand in a more natural upright angle. Angled kitchen knives help to minimize the finger and wrist movements that are necessary when cutting or slicing with a regular knife.
Angled knives are great for people who have lost fine motor skills, have a weakened grip or have use of only one hand.
An Asian chef knife for mincing and scooping. It has a sharp, stainless steel blade that slices, dices, chops and minces with ease.
It has a soft, contoured handle for a safe, comfortable grip that won’t slip, even when wet.
The Cutluxe Ergonomic Slicing Knife is engineered for premium performance. This razor-sharp, granton blade edge ensures effortless carving and precision slicing.
With a full tang ergonomic design, luxurious pakkawood handle, and premium German steel construction, it’s built for comfort, stability, and durability.
With it’s lifetime warranty you can purchase with confidence.
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