Rocking “T” Knife

Rocking “T” Knife

The Rocking “T” Knife has a comfortable wooden handle and a 3 1/2" single-edged stainless-steel blade. It has a rounded blade, which causes that rocking motion. The rocking motion makes it easy to cut through foods.


 Purpose

• The device is created for individuals who have a difficult time cutting their food due to illnesses or injuries. The knife makes it easy to cut food because it creates a rocking motion; all you need is a few up and down rocking motions and you will cut through foods. The knife allows individuals who have arthritis, Parkinson’s, or suffered from a stroke to gain some form of independence.
• Skills include: visual, tactile, perceptual and cognitive.

Operation

• Pick up the device and make sure you have a firm hold of the handle, and then place the rounded blade of the knife on the food. Once the knife’s blade is against the food, you should start rocking it back and forth. When you are rocking back and forth make sure you are pressing downward. Continue to rock back and forth until you cut through the food. This device is beneficial for geriatric and pediatric populations who have muscle weakness or don’t have full control of their upper extremities.

Pros/Cons

• Pros- The device helps people who have muscle weakness or neurological illness to eat without any frustration. It makes cutting foods easy. This device is safe to use and dishwasher safe.
• Con-The rocker knife could be uncomfortable if not used properly

Availability

• The Rocking T Knife can be purchased from AliMed for $19.75.  The manufacture of this particular device is AliMed.  Item can be purchased online or by phone: http://www.alimed.com/rocking-t-knife.html  or (800) 225-2610.