The Nelson knife is for one handed eating. The curved blade rocks through food, so cutting takes a press and a roll with no need for a stabilising hand on a fork. The end is pronged, which means the same piece then lifts the food to the mouth.
That combination suits clients with hemiplegia after stroke, an amputation, or a limb in a cast or sling, and anyone who has to put one utensil down before picking another up. The curve of the blade also keeps food on the plate and moving towards the person, not off the edge.
It is stainless steel throughout, so it cleans easily and keeps its edge in ordinary daily use. Pair it with a plate guard or a non slip mat if the plate itself is sliding around.
