Flatware: Rocker Knife
Product Overview
- Created to improve dexterity and control for patients in nursing homes or assisted living facilities
- T-handle design is ideal for individuals with limited hand control
- Horizontal rubber handle allows for an overhand or underhand grip
- Smooth edges prevent accidental cuts
- Durable, high quality stainless steel construction
- Quantity
- 1/Each
- Shipping Weight
- 1 lb.
- Length
- 3 3/4 Inches
- Color
- Silver
- Edge Style
- Smooth
- Features
- Adaptive Utensil Dishwasher Safe
- Handle Color
- Blue
- Knife Tip
- Pointed Rounded
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Stainless Steel Type
- 18/8
- Type
- Adaptive Knives
- Weight
- Extra Heavy
Richardson Products Inc. 847102004884 Details
Allow for autonomy in your assisted living facility, nursing home, or hospital with this Richardson Products Inc. T-grip 3 3/4" adaptive rocker knife. This knife is made with durable, high quality stainless steel. It is attached to a rubber handle that provides comfort and extra stability during use. This horizontal, T-handle design allows for either an overhand or underhand grip so that individuals can hold it in their preferred position.
This rocker knife is intended to help those living with Parkinson's, arthritis, hand tremors, or any other cause of poor grip strength or hand control, and helps users to maintain their grip when tremors or spasms do occur. It boasts a mirror polished finish and is ideal for use when serving main entrees at your facility. Plus, it is dishwasher safe up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit for added convenience. Additionally, it is made with smooth edges to prevent accidental injury, and its rocker design cuts with a back and forth rocking motion instead of slicing. Easy to clean and ergonomic, this knife is made to improve dexterity while providing users with added independence, making mealtimes easier for both staff and residents.
Overall Dimensions:
Length: 3 3/4"
Because this item is not stocked in our warehouse, processing, transit times and stock availability will vary. If you need your items by a certain date, please contact us prior to placing your order. Expedited shipping availability may vary. We cannot guarantee that this item can be cancelled off of the order or returned once it is placed.
Customer questions about this product
What are the different weights for Flatware?
- Forged flatware is the thickest and strongest as it's made from a single piece of thick stainless steel and is extremely durable to withstand any commercial environment.
- Extra-heavy weight flatware is a premium grade and exudes a level of quality for finer establishments, feels sturdy, and is difficult to bend. It is made from either 18/0, 18/8, or 18/10 stainless steel.
- Heavy Weight Flatware is more durable than medium, and makes for a nice presentation for fast-casual or mid-level eateries.
- The lightest option is Medium Weight Flatware, also called economy weight, and is commonly sought after by the value-minded customer.
Dishwasher Safe
This item can safely be cleaned in a commercial dishwasher.