The razor blade is held firmly in place while scoring and tucks away safely for storing. The razor blade is placed between the two discs of walnut which tighten together using a stainless steel fixing. The quality of the stainless steel fixing is excellent, there is no wobbling around when you tighten the pieces together. The Wire Monkey UFO Nux bread lame is made from two circular pieces of American Black walnut which has three impressions carved into the surface. If you do get the lame wet I would suggest removing the blade, separating the pieces of the lame and leaving it to dry at room temperature. Pour any leftover oil back into the bottle.ĭon’t wash these lames in water, keep them dry at all times. I left mine for an hour and wiped off the excess with a lint-free cloth. Add the oil to a small container and place the lame inside. A change may be on the horizon as Wire Monkey suggests using fractionated coconut oil. I use mineral oil to season my wooden cutting boards, peels and rolling pins. A soft-bristled paintbrush works great for dusting off any flour. Remove the blade and then use a stiff brush to remove any stubborn bits of dough. How do I maintain and look after a wooden lame?Īs with any natural wood product the wire monkey lames benefit from TLC from time to time. Similar to the razor blades, the surgical appearance of the stainless steel is a beautiful contrast to the natural dark grain of the wood. This is apparent when you open or close the UFO Nux, it’s extremely satisfying to smoothly wind the lame open and closed with one finger (see UFO Nux video). The thread is really fine and runs through the nut closely so there is no wobble between the two pieces of the lame. I was surprised at how smooth the fixings operate. The UFO lames have small stainless steel fixings that allow you to unscrew the two pieces of walnut for inserting the blade, and opening and closing the lame. The machining of the lames has been done carefully and I was unable to find a flaw in any of the four lames I received. Lots of care has been taken during the final finish of the lames and the surface is beautifully smooth. The contrast between the shiny razor blades and dark walnut looks fantastic. The UFO NUX and Zero, the POCO and the ARC are crafted from American black walnut and arrive pre-seasoned with fractionated coconut oil. Their US-based company is family-run and driven to be as eco-friendly as possible.Ĭlick here to visit the Wire Monkey Website Both Tyler the owner and Carter the office manager were super helpful and great to communicate with. I really like the Wire Monkey products, but I have also found the company great to deal with. Each model has been designed to be natural to hold and can be used in the right or left hand. They’ve even designed the Arc which boasts the same curved blade configuration as a traditional lame. The lames fit snuggly into my fingers giving me maximum control over the blade. Wire Monkeys baker’s lames have been designed with precision in mind. Now my daughter is starting to bake with me in the kitchen, I thought it was about time I addressed the safety issue. These are lethal little weapons that are extremely easy to lose and I promise you a misplaced blade is enough to double your heart rate. Using the razor blade handheld always fills me with a small amount of dread each time I’m baking. Long ago I fell in love with the run-and-gun approach, ditching the lame completely and holding the razor blade between my thumb and forefinger I find it a little clumsy holding a traditional lame and it doesn’t give me as much control as I enjoy, which is why mine is gathering dust in my cupboard. This isn't an issue if you are making long cuts, but it's not great if you are making precision cuts for more decorative purposes. As my fingers are far away from the blade I lose a degree of control over the blade. This is great for safety as your fingers are safely out of the way of the blade.īut it’s not all sunshine and roses. The traditional lame measures around 20 cm with their blade mounted at the opposite end of the handle. My relationship with traditional lames has been a little rocky. The UFO design is one of three Wire Monkey designs that I’ve tested out this week, I’ve also had the pleasure of playing around with the ARC and the POCO. By turning the discs you can engage the blade or tuck it away for safe storage. It's made from two discs that tighten together housing a razor blade. If you use the wire monkey affiliate links in the post you'll be offered a 10% discount on your order at checkout.Ī UFO lame is a tool used to safely and precisely score bread dough. But I’m sure a few people are wondering what UFOs have to do with lames and baking bread. What’s different about the Wire Monkey lames?įrom the title of the post, you should have an idea which Wire Monkey baker's lame is my favourite.
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