'Which of These Friends Needs the Boot?'

Let your feelings tell you who you value the most.

Arcanum (1970) by Helen Lundeberg

Polly,

I’m a butter knife and happy that way! Part of why I love your column is because it gives me insight into steak knives I know and love; I just need a little more insight now.

I’ve got friends who run the whole gamut from plastic toy knives to full-on lawnmowers. I love them all, and I love that they allow me to acce…