Development begins. The first thing is to make a template, then a blank. I enlarged the pic sent by Graham and used it as my template. I compared the new blank to the blanks for our two other models. Right away, I notice a bunch of differences. The handle is wider for a better grip and the hole is larger too (3/8" instead of 1/4"). The blade is far shorter. The transition from handle to blade is smoother. Only the head curve looks similar. I'm starting to think that ease of manufacture dictated the 1980s version of the spurtle. I'm also thinking more and more that the early 70s version was indeed just a marketing scheme. It looks blocky and unwieldy. |
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