Reviewing Adapted Knives

When I eat out I order soft food that can be cut with a fork, like fish and pasta.  At home I have rocker knives that let me press down on the food to hold it still while a rocking motion cuts the food.  The small knife on the left in the photo looks like an assassin's weapon so I use it at home to cut vegetables.  The long knife on the right is the most commonly used one.  The photo below shows that this rocker knife does not fit in my purse.

I use an across-the-body purse because straps slide off my shoulder. When I was able-bodied I had a free hand to keep pushing the strap back up.  I found a small purse called the Terrace Shoulder Pouch at ebag.com.  The long knife sticks up so people can see I am carrying a knife - not good.   

I love Verti-Grip Professional Knife from caregiverproducts.com.
It is held vertically so my whole arm can press down as I rock the blade side-to-side.  The rocker knives shown above are held horizontally so I can only create downwards pressure with my index finger. The Verti-Grip is only six inches long so it fits completely inside my purse.  The protective cover slides off easily so I put the knife in a small zip-lock bag to protect the inside of my purse.  The Verti-Grip costs $17.95 + S&H, but I think it is worth it.  homeafterstroke.blogspot.com