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ExD Thu 25-Feb-21 11:52:16

How do you keep your kitchen knives sharp?
I have tried and tried with a steel with no success, even after a 'tutorial' by our local butcher. I've bought various gadgets with wheels and carborundum stones - but no - nothing works for me.
Husband can get a real edge using the steel, but he's not around all the time and anyway, I'd like to be able to learn this skill myself. I was just trying to slice tomatoes for lunch and believe me my knife just squashed the things flat.
Help!

CanadianGran Sun 28-Feb-21 21:40:27

We have an electric sharpener which my DH will run the favourite knives through once in a while. Works well. I never did get the knack with the steel.

I remember when young our cats would come running when they heard Dad start running a knife over the steel on a Sunday. They knew something good would be cut, and they may get a sliver!

ExD Wed 03-Mar-21 20:38:34

Thanks, there's a lot to digest here. I've decided to get one from Amazon that you pull the knife through. I've watched Utube tutorials but just don't seem able to put what I see into practise.
I'll let you know what I think of my new sharpener when it comes.

Happiyogi Wed 03-Mar-21 21:15:50

Missfoodlove, I have serious knife envy. That is A Thing of Beauty!

james90 Fri 07-May-21 12:27:27

I don't know what kind of knife you use. If you use a Japanese knife, you should read the article on <a href="https://toolsofchef.com/best-japanese-knife-sharpener/">sharpners for Japanese knives </a>. There are many ways to do it. very informative and helpful article.