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How to Pick the Best Method to Sharpen Your Kitchen Knives
There are a lot of great options for sharpening a kitchen knife. But which one best suits your needs?
Getting ready to sharpen your kitchen knives for the first time can be overwhelming. We’ll tell you what’s great about each option, and wha...
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4 Signs Your Kitchen Knife is Dull
Kitchen knives don’t go dull overnight. Thousands of cuts contribute to your knife becoming dull. Eventually, you can end up using a dull knife without realizing it. There are four simple signs that can help you realize your knife is dull. If you not...
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How Often Should I Sharpen My Knives?
At least three or four times a year. Maybe.
Sharp knives make all the difference in the kitchen. A dull blade makes cooking and food preparation tasks more challenging and can even be dangerous.
It can be difficult to know how often you should...
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Tormek T-1 Review
One of the most exciting parts of my job is to test, evaluate and understand new sharpeners. I recently had the pleasure of testing out the Tormek T-1. Below are my notes, first impressions, and overall evaluation of the Tormek T-1.
The Tormek T...
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Step-by-Step Knife Sharpening
This step-by-step guide will walk you through how to sharpen your knives using sharpening stones. We recommend you read our article Selecting a Sharpening Stone to help you determine the best stone for your application.
One more thing to consider ...
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What I'm Sharpening Today - Wusthof Knife
April 8, 2020
Time to Sharpen my Chef's Knife
Today I'm taking advantage of working from home to give some attention to my own kitchen knives. I started with my well used Wusthof Chef's Knife. Using the Edge-On-Up PT50A Tester, I me...
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How to Install Chantry Replacement Rods
October 28, 2020
Removing and replacing the Chantry Replacement Rods is rather easy and only requires a Phillips head screwdriver. I created this quick instruction sheet to walk you through the process.
Step 1 - Remove the Screws...
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Work Sharp Kitchen Sharpener Line
Sharpen Your Kitchen Knives on a Work Sharp
The Work Sharp Kitchen Knife Sharpeners are a complete line of kitchen knife sharpeners.
Work Sharp has innovative and efficient tools for sharpening knives. They are well known among users ...
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Comparing Nanaiwa Stones
Naniwa Has a Wide Range of Stones to Fit Every Need
Naniwa has been manufacturing quality waterstones for over 60 years in Osaka, Japan. They have developed several different lines of stones in that time, each with its own unique characteristics. ...
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Diamond Stones for Sharpening Kitchen Cutlery
If your kitchen knives are dull, you are not alone. If you do not sharpen your knives regularly, even on high-end cutlery, you most likely have dull knives. To solve your dull knife problem, we recommend using diamond stones for sharpening your kitch...
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Using the DMT Knife Guide
A Step-by-Step Guide for Sharpening Knives Using Bench Stones and the DMT Knife Sharpening Guide
This step-by-step guide will walk you through how to sharpen your knives using bench stones and the DMT Knife Sharpening Guide. We recommend you read ...
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Chef's Choice Electric Knife Sharpener FAQ
How do the Chef’s Choice knife sharpeners compare to other knife sharpening options available?
Chef’s Choice Knife Sharpeners are high-quality electric sharpeners that can put an extremely sharp edge on just about any knife in 15-30 seconds. They ar...
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Sharpening a Serrated Knife
How do I sharpen a serrated knife?
Many knives feature serrated blades. The saw-like cutting action of these knives allows for aggressive slicing and the edges hold up well. Eventually though every edge becomes dull and loses its cutting ability. ...
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Compare Chef's Choice Electric Knife Sharpeners
At Sharpening Supplies, we test the products we sell. By testing our sharpeners, we can provide recommendations based on actual hands on experience, and not just the product specifications.
This chart was designed to help you select the best Chef's...
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Chef's Choice 120 Electric Knife Sharpener Video
The Chef's Choice Electric Knife Sharpener is effective at putting a razor sharp edge on a wide variety of knives. Watch the video and see for yourself how quick and easy it is to use.
Chef's Choice Model 120 Professional Knife Sharpener
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How to Use a Sharpening Steel
Contrary to popular belief, a sharpening steel does not sharpen a knife, instead the purpose of a steel is to align the edge of the knife. As a knife is used, the edge will become curled. While you can't see the curl with the naked eye, a microscope ...
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Tips for Keeping Your Kitchen Knives Sharp
Once you have sharpened your kitchen knives, keeping them sharp is as important as the sharpening itself. The normal wear and tear of just using your knives will dull them over time but a few simple tips can keep those edges sharp longer.
Use the...
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Identify the Parts of Your Knife
Knives are a commonly used tool that we often take for granted. We expect them to perform and cut with ease, but we rarely pay any more attention to our knives than that. To understand your knife, it is important to learn about its construction and b...
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Using the Naniwa Japanese Sharpening Guide
How do I use the Naniwa Japanese Knife Sharpening Guide?
Most knife sharpeners find maintaining a consistent angle to be the hardest part of putting a good edge on their knives. The Naniwa Japanese Knife Sharpening Guide is a simple, easy to use gui...
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Selecting a Cutting Board
A cutting board is a critical tool in the kitchen. Choosing a cutting board is almost as important as choosing your knives. By finding the right cutting board you can make your cutting, slicing and chopping go much more smoothly. We feel the there...
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WorkSharp Knife Sharpener Comparison
to Work Sharp's Cutting-Edge Technology
Which Work Sharp Knife Sharpener model is for you? Compare the features below to see which best suits your needs.
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Work Sharp Combo Knife Sharpener
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5 Ways To Ruin Your Kitchen Knives
Avoid this 5 things to keep your kitchen knives sharp
A kitchen knife is a home chef’s most important tool. Whether you are slicing vegetables, cutting meats, or chopping herbs, having a sharp kitchen knife is essential for preparing delicio...
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