Today, my Harrow Velvet burley was ready to stalk harvest. I never did get around to buying a new blade for this. I decided to try an imitation Ginzu-style knife to cut the stalks. It saws and slices! (If you're not familiar with these TV infomercial wonders, the stainless blade looks pretty much like a deeply notched, serrated saw, with razor points, but no kerf. It's fabulous for slicing a loaf of bread.)
Despite being a thin blade, it tended to stick in the cut after two draws. Twice, it jumped out of the cut and scratched the back of my left index finger. Now, I'm obsessively careful with sharp tools. But I was determined. Third time was a charm. It jumped the cut and sliced the side of my first knuckle like a ripe tomato. I'll spare everybody the photo.
After quick repairs to my integument, I cut the remainder of the Harrow Velvet stalks using a drop-point folder, by rocking the edge to cut a semi-circle, then snapping off the stalk.
SUMMARY: Ginzu--bad idea for stalk harvesting.
Bob