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To: arno who wrote (105261)	5/27/2005 11:03:23 AM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) of 108807

That is really interesting- if there is no reason to have the longer blade, doesn't it make sense to shorten them, to lessen injuries? If the long blade is unnecessary, and to shorten it would make for less injuries, does that not seem win win? "The researchers said there was no reason for long pointed knives to be publicly available at all. They consulted 10 top chefs from around the UK, and found such knives have little practical value in the kitchen. "None of the chefs felt such knives were essential, since the point of a short blade was just as useful when a sharp end was needed. The researchers said a short pointed knife may cause a substantial superficial wound if used in an assault - but is unlikely to penetrate to inner organs. Kitchen knives can inflict appalling wounds In contrast, a pointed long blade pierces the body like "cutting into a ripe melon."

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