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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 6, 2001 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, 2000 Like A Surgeon, Cuttin' For The Very First Time
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by Gracye8
Dec 29, 2000 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, 2001 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, 2001 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, 2000 Not the sharpest knife in the drawer?
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by lightnin
Oct 23, 2000 Strop is Not a Typo
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by jcellis
Apr 28, 2000 Budget knife sharpening
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by BartvanHerk
May 8, 2000 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, 2000 Sharp as a stump.
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by prattguy
Jun 9, 2000 Straight from the food network
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by pcutlery
Aug 18, 2001 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, 2000 What Should I Use to Sharpen with?
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