Pu-erh Knife

[PolyhymnianMuse]

I was looking at this puerh knife on DTH.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Zinc-Alloy-Pu-erh-T ... m153.l1262

I'm not sure if its made specifically for that purpose as I can't read whats written on the box. Anyone know roughly what it says?

[edkrueger]

I can't read the writing, but I've often seen it sold as a puerh knife. Its a really pretty one, but, I would rather have the more modern ones.

[tsusentei]

It says "普(Pu)-洱(Er)-茶(Tea)-刀(Knife)". Very ornate~. :)

I use the Silverleaf from Sarco. It isn't technically a puer knife, but the wide, thin blade allows easy entry and leverage.

[PolyhymnianMuse]

Thanks for the info

That knife is very nice. I love the little guy you have attached onto it haha.

I'm wondering now if that one I'm looking at will give me a hard time trying to actually get it into the cake. Has anyone out there used one of them?

[tsusentei]

Thanks for the info :)

That knife is very nice. I love the little guy you have attached onto it haha.

I'm wondering now if that one I'm looking at will give me a hard time trying to actually get it into the cake. Has anyone out there used one of them?

I have not used it, but I have used similar. At 14cm it should be a good length and being narrow it will be good for tuocha and beeng. Mine is better for beeng because it is so flat and wide. The handle looks a bit uncomfortable for use on a firmer cake, but I suppose that is up to preference. Anyone else used this one?

[heavydoom]

save yourself some money and get a tiny screwdriver, the ones you might use to fix glasses with or a watch. dollar stores should have them or canadian tire.

[shogun89]

I just use a regular pairing knife, works fine, personally dont know why you would need any thing else, other than maybe a tuocha pick

[Salsero]

I just use a regular pairing knife, works fine, personally dont know why you would need any thing else, other than maybe a tuocha pick

I think Nada said he uses a screwdriver too. The tuocha pick is nice, though a nut pick or awl would probably work just as well.

[hop_goblin]

I use a letter opener. Works just fine.

[tsusentei]

All very true statements. The quest for tools really is a plague of sorts. Anything with a point should work. My knife above was a gift, and I am sure that if you have tea friends that you hang out with, eventually something will find its way to you without you having to purchase it.

For the moment, I would have to agree that the awl really is an ideal little tool, it does very little damage to the leaf, but is quite effective.

[nada]

I think Nada said he uses a screwdriver too.

nope, just seen it done by others - I use a tuocha pick myself, having tried a few tools, it seems to be the best tool I've come across yet, although I've got a bone pick that I like to use for older, more special pu

[heavydoom]

i've used several implements of various widths but the best results have been from using something needlle like but yet strong enough without giving too much flex.

[wyardley]

I have one of those knives, but the oyster knife thing a lot of people use works better, I think.

[PolyhymnianMuse]

I have one of those knives, but the oyster knife thing a lot of people use works better, I think.

One of the knives I provided a link to?

I dont think i've seen the oyster knife that you mention. Where can I find one?

[tsusentei]

Oyster knife! I never thought of that, but it is a great idea.
Here is an example:

http://www.jmcutlery.com/clamandoysterknives.htm