How Should I Sharpen My Knives?

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How Should I Sharpen My Knives?

Dull knives can be frustrating, and even dangerous. What methods do you use to keep your knives sharp, and how often should they be sharpened?

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by cntaur5

Sep 06 '01

Do people really sharpen their knives anymore?
People are seldom hurt by things of which they stand in awe; more often they are hurt by those of which they feel sure. ... read full review

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by baricat

Nov 10 '00

Like A Surgeon, Cuttin' For The Very First Time
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by Gracye8

Dec 29 '00

For those who can't seem to hold that critical angle: "Use the Lansky sharpening system."
The Lansky sharpening system: A sharp knife, the first time, every time.... read full review

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by dalesky

Sep 12 '01

Be careful, that's a sharp knife!
Keep your edges sharp with a ceramic rod type of steel, and you will almost never need anything else.... read full review

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by lcase

Aug 21 '01

How to Sharpen Your Cutlery
Learn to properly sharpen you expensive cutlery, and you will save money in the long run.... read full review

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by Mark_A.

Jul 18 '00

Not the sharpest knife in the drawer?
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by lightnin

Oct 23 '00

Strop is Not a Typo
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by jcellis

Apr 28 '00

Budget knife sharpening
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by BartvanHerk

May 08 '00

Sharpening knives: My Method
Short course in keeping knives sharp and sharpening them on a flat stone... read full review

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by toadie26

Nov 20 '00

Sharp as a stump.
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by prattguy

Jun 09 '00

Straight from the food network
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by pcutlery

Aug 18 '01

Using A "Steel" to Bring the Knife's Edge Back
So in order to get the longest life from your knives, use a sharpening steel in between sharpenings to keep the edge smooth. ... read full review

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by JoeCamel

Jan 24 '00

What Should I Use to Sharpen with?
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