lkn Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Anyone know where I can find a letter opener knife? Been to OfficeMate and B2S already, and also looked at the Night Bazaar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 knife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiantBlob Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) If you have a kettle, you might steam it open so that you could re-use the envelope. The easiest way is to just use scissors and cut one end off. This is faster than using a letter opener and cheaper. The nice letter openers are expensive, and I paid a lot for mine which was made of brass with semi-precious stones set in the handle. If one has young children, letter openers can be dangerous, as well. Also, if one is on a flight to the USA, and you forget to remove your letter opener from your carry-on suitcase, then you risk having it taken by the guys who check for things like that. Often just a pencil is easy and handy and works very well. The airlines don't care if you carry a sharpened lead pencil in your pocket, although they can be deadly, as well. You can even use one tine of a dinner fork, either the middle tine or any other tine, because they all work almost as well as a letter opener. In conclusion, after having tried all of the above methods, I now just use scissors that have red handles so that they are easily locatable at any moment one requires them. Edited February 1, 2017 by GiantBlob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Piak Bowie, on the San Kamphang road, has/had them for sale. They will make one to your specifications for an astonishingly low price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 If you have a kettle, you might steam it open so that you could re-use the envelope. The easiest way is to just use scissors and cut one end off. This is faster than using a letter opener and cheaper. The nice letter openers are expensive, and I paid a lot for mine which was made of brass with semi-precious stones set in the handle. If one has young children, letter openers can be dangerous, as well. Also, if one is on a flight to the USA, and you forget to remove your letter opener from your carry-on suitcase, then you risk having it taken by the guys who check for things like that. Often just a pencil is easy and handy and works very well. The airlines don't care if you carry a sharpened lead pencil in your pocket, although they can be deadly, as well. You can even use one tine of a dinner fork, either the middle tine or any other tine, because they all work almost as well as a letter opener. In conclusion, after having tried all of the above methods, I now just use scissors that have red handles so that they are easily locatable at any moment one requires them.One could always attach string to them, as it easily locatable in the 7/11, and then hang the red handled scissors around ones neck as one would do with one's spectacles. Care must be taken when wearing both appliances that one does not inadvertently try to open one's letter with one's spectacles, or poke one's eye out with one's scissors.Sent from my SM-G920F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 In the 'old days' a letter opener was called a secretary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminatorchiangmai Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 i am using a small alloy ruler, which you can buy at any book shop. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 One could always attach string to them, as it easily locatable in the 7/11, and then hang the red handled scissors around ones neck as one would do with one's spectacles. Care must be taken when wearing both appliances that one does not inadvertently try to open one's letter with one's spectacles, or poke one's eye out with one's scissors.Sent from my SM-G920F using Thaivisa Connect mobile appIf one is inclined to follow roo860's advice then I have the perfect solution !One can purchase a red handle scissors safety shield to prevent one poking out ones eyeballs.Red handle scissors safety shields can be locatable at 7/11, Watson's and Mini Big C ( or is that Big C Mini? )One can then feel free to go about ones business safe in the knowledge that one is fully covered in every eventuality !!Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 40 minutes ago, scottiejohn said: In the 'old days' a letter opener was called a secretary! ...and in the modern high tech electronic era one would have to ask, 'What's a letter?'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I want to know how one can get mail reliably in such quantities that a letter opener would be required?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 If one is inclined to follow roo860's advice then I have the perfect solution !One can purchase a red handle scissors safety shield to prevent one poking out ones eyeballs.Red handle scissors safety shields can be locatable at 7/11, Watson's and Mini Big C ( or is that Big C Mini? )One can then feel free to go about ones business safe in the knowledge that one is fully covered in every eventuality !!Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect[/urlSound advice Andrew, but one forgot the need for first class insurance which covers the loss of one of one's digits, or maybe two of one's!Sent from my SM-G920F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkn Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 1 hour ago, FolkGuitar said: Piak Bowie, on the San Kamphang road, has/had them for sale. They will make one to your specifications for an astonishingly low price. This shop looks to be exactly what I am looking for, will go there today, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Next thing you know someone will ask where you can purchase an ink well in Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Next thing you know someone will ask where you can purchase an ink well in Chiang Mai.Brilliant!+++++[emoji23] Do you know where one can?Sent from my SM-G920F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) 25 minutes ago, NancyL said: Next thing you know someone will ask where you can purchase an ink well in Chiang Mai. 25 minutes ago, roo860 said: Brilliant!+++++ Do you know where one can? Sent from my SM-G920F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app The third floor of the stationary/book store next to the UN Irish Pub. Edited February 2, 2017 by FolkGuitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Thank God for those who go on walkabout and remember what they saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trujillo Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Quote If one has young children, letter openers can be dangerous, as well. And also if one has young children, it's best to hide all kitchen knives, forks, pencils and pens, keys, chopsticks, paint brushes, toothbrushes and toothpicks. It's a dangerous world out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 ^^^ and let's not forget those toxic fresh strawberries... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trujillo Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Buy an electric letter opener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkn Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 I fear the electric ones will cut into my letters, at least the one I have seen took quite a bite off the envelope, and also, I’d much rather have a beautiful small knife in my office than some plastic gadget that runs on batteries. I did go to the store recommended by FolkGuitar yesterday. Definitely not cheap, but I got a knife designed with wooden shaft and matching wooden sheath which should be ready in about a week. He didn’t seem familiar with a letter opener knife, but I think I managed to explain it to him (i.e. rounded blade, pointed tip, etc.) and gave him some envelopes for him to test it on before I pick it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Most of my correspondence is still written on traditional parchment, sometimes I have difficulty breaking the wax seal, would an electric parchment opener be the answer to my predicament?Any constructive advice would be appreciated.Sent from my SM-G920F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) 36 minutes ago, roo860 said: Most of my correspondence is still written on traditional parchment, sometimes I have difficulty breaking the wax seal, would an electric parchment opener be the answer to my predicament? Any constructive advice would be appreciated. Sent from my SM-G920F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Perhaps your problem stems from an inaccurate use of the word "parchement" when you may have actually been referring to "vellum." Parchment, being just dried, scraped, untanned goat or sheep skins, were rarely rolled as they tend to crack, where as Vellum, being made of the uterine lining of unborn calves were more flexible, and more suitable for correspondence. You really need to find a Vellum Opener. Unfortunately, none are available in Chiang Mai, the last one sold out in 1477 by a shop on Loi Kraw and not restocked. Edited February 4, 2017 by FolkGuitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Perhaps your problem stems from an inaccurate use of the word "parchement" when you may have actually been referring to "vellum." Parchment, being just dried, scraped, untanned goat or sheep skins, were rarely rolled as they tend to crack, where as Vellum, being made of the uterine lining of unborn calves were more flexible, and more suitable for correspondence. You really need to find a Vellum Opener. Unfortunately, none are available in Chiang Mai, the last one sold out in 1477 by a shop on Loi Kraw and not restocked.Thanks, I did try and explain to the young assistant in my local 7/11 what I required, he also gave me the same advice as you, I scoffed at his story, thought he was nothing more than a skurvy Knave, now I must eat my own Vellum.Sent from my SM-G920F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piersbeckett Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 On 02/02/2017 at 5:54 PM, NancyL said: Next thing you know someone will ask where you can purchase an ink well in Chiang Mai. Now, now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 45 minutes ago, roo860 said: Thanks, I did try and explain to the young assistant in my local 7/11 what I required, he also gave me the same advice as you, I scoffed at his story, thought he was nothing more than a skurvy Knave, now I must eat my own Vellum. Sent from my SM-G920F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app This is exactly what happened back in the 1500's when vellum was being replaced by new-fangled stuff called 'paper.' Still waaay too expensive for that average Lady of the Court to own an entire book, instead, at night they would just curl up with a Page... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkn Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 On 2/3/2017 at 9:59 AM, lkn said: He didn’t seem familiar with a letter opener knife, but I think I managed to explain it to him (i.e. rounded blade, pointed tip, etc.) and gave him some envelopes for him to test it on before I pick it up. Picked up the knife today and it looks and works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 2 hours ago, lkn said: Picked up the knife today and it looks and works great! Looks nice ...and the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Looks nice ...and the price?3 silver groats Sent from my SM-G920F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 3 silver groats Sent from my SM-G920F using Thaivisa Connect mobile appor a bag of doubloons !!Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 1 hour ago, dingdongrb said: Looks nice ...and the price? Glad it works, its a real pain opening letters if they don't work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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