I have an electric knife/scraper that looks more like some type of cheese
knife.  It works fine for the first 3 frames, then becomes completely sticky
and the wax/honey begin to burn, creating a carbon crust all over it.  The
crust is a great insulator, and the knife can never get quite hot enough to
to a good job afterwards.  What do BWE (beekeepers with experience) suggest
I do? I have 5 hives, a small operation.  I'm not willing to spend millions
on new fancy equipment.  Is there a better way to use the same knife, or are
there better tools?  Is a steam knife better?
 
Marc Patry
Near Ottawa, Ontario, where the trees are now exploding with wonderful fall
colours like slow motion fireworks.