Ease of Use: DuoGlide Sweep Chefs Knife
The Arthritis Foundation’s Ease-of-Use Commendation recognizes products proven to make life easier for people who have arthritis and other physical limitations. These products are independently tested by experts and evaluated by people with arthritis. I have been asked to review a number of Ease-of-Use products during May, Arthritis Awareness Month in the US. My mother, who has osteoarthritis in her hands, is helping by testing some of these products, as well.
When I first saw the DuoGlide Chef’s Knife, I was reminded of the great quote from Crocodile Dundee
As a knife, it’s excellent. My mother said it cuts exceptionally well and she will definitely continue to use it after the review period is over. The handle was very comfortable to grip and as you can see in this picture
Judging this knife on the basis of someone like me who has significant damage, deformity and strength/dexterity issues is not fair. I did try it and couldn’t use it. I don’t know if there was a strength or position issue or both. It definitely cuts better when you’re standing up and can put some weight behind the downward cut. However, people who are as disabled as I am by arthritis will probably have assistance or the kind of knives that have the 90° angle between blade and handle.
Overall, the DuoGlide Chef’s Knife
Other bloggers involved in reviewing Ease-of-Use products are Felicia Fibro, Peachy Pains and Dog in the Dorm: Life with Holden.
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I would be very interested in any knife that has some kind of slip resistant coating on the handle, yet was easy to clean/sanitize.
I recently did a blog on these knives for the restaurant equipment company I work for along with some guides and tips for people with arthritis to consider about kitchen utensils before buying them. I don't even have arthritis but I would love to have these knives because they are designed so well.
http://www.jesrestaurantequipment.com/jesrestaurantequipmentblog/in-the-kitchen-with-arthritis-duoglide-series-from-dexter-russell/
I absolutely love this knife. My dinner preparations are a breeze now as the knife very easily cuts meat, vegetables and fruit.
It looks a bit scary! Cool, but scary 😉
I tried the DuoGlide Bread/Slicer Knife and was amazing and how well it worked! It really out performed my Wusthof Culinar Bread Knife, which is ergonomic.