> wrote:
>not very often. My tightwad down and dirty idea for you is to use a
>small hatchet. Get one just for kitchen use. When we cut up BIG
>squash and such we even use an axe. I guess it depends on how big and
>how often you really need to whack up those sweet potatoes.

In case anyone thinks this is an odd idea:

http://images.google.com/images?q=kitchen+hatchet

--Blair
"Don't make me buy one."