| Ready button mushroom and oyster mushroom kits |
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| 1). A hardened stainless steel 'pruner' blade for clean, accurate cutting of the mushroom. Cutting is generally considered preferable to lifting the mushroom because it minimises disturbance of the mycelium. |
| 2). A serrated scraper edge on the reverse of the blade for removing soil from the stem. This should be done before placing the mushroom in the basket, to prevent dirt contaminating previously collected mushrooms. |
| 3). A brush for light cleaning. It is good practice to do this where the mushroom is collected to help distribute spores. |
| 4). The centimetre scale on the handle is for measuring the mushroom. In some areas in Europe local regulations prohibit the collecting of undersized specimens of certain species. Always check local regulations and be responsible about your collecting, wherever you foray. |
| 5). The Deluxe knife also has a unique 'orienteering implement' with map scales and a compass - ideal for more remote forays. To operate the compass, close the cutting blade and open the map scale blade fully to prevent the steel in the knife affecting the compass operation. Hold the knife level and swing it gently from side to side. The compass will rotate to the north position. |
| 6). The attractive and durable belt sheath (supplied with the Deluxe knife - available as an option for the Standard and Economy versions) completes the package!. |
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