Stopped by a new shop in Boise and saw they were using a scimitar for all their primal breaks

Amy Mitchell · 2026-03-27T10:50:05.311634+00:00

I mean, idk, maybe it's just me but I've always reached for a breaking knife first, so has anyone else made that switch and found it better for your joints over a full day?

paigewood6mo ago

Saw a guy at the farmer's market last week using a Chinese cleaver to slice tomatoes. It's the same thing. People get stuck on the "right" tool for a job and miss that a good, comfortable tool you actually use is better than the perfect one that kills your wrist. My grandpa built half his house with a cheap hammer from the 70s because it fit his hand. Sometimes the standard choice isn't the best choice for your body.

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webb.stella5mo ago

Totally agree with @paigewood, using a tool that fits your body is way more important than tradition.

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betty_ward6mo ago

Yeah, that makes total sense. PaigeWood is right about using what feels good for your body, even if it's not the standard pick.

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