Arsalan
True Ouddict
I need to do the same. I'm having a better experience from dicing up my chips vs. breaking bits off and burning those, when they're finer they seem to burn better and emit a better scent.
I have the mysore logs from Ish too but need to shave bits off. I should invest in some cutting tool of sorts; right now I am using a scissors.
Correct tool for the job makes it much easier...
You could look into “hobby knives” they are shaped like a pen with little triangular blades, and blades can be replaced...good cheap easy option.
Fine wood working chisel is another option...
But for making shavings, my favourite is the Opinel #6...great little knives, cheap too, historic as well been made for over a 100 years, still pretty much the same...the numbers refer to the size, I find the medium or small sizes are best for shavings as the blade is a bit thinner and easier to handle. Check the Wiki page for Opinel...the ring lock is great for safety, but still gotta be careful...Downside...eventually you gotta sharpen them...but they are easy to sharpen...if you get the high carbon blade, on anything, which are great, just make sure to dry the blade before putting away...
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