Can I Sharpen My Own Knives?
Can I Sharpen My Own Knives? Short answer Yes. You can sharpen your own knives. Most people probably shouldn’t. Why people want to do it themselves Sharpening looks simple: And it’s true — with enough time, you can improve a dull knife. But maintaining a knife properly over years is very different from making it […]
What Is Sharp? What Is Razor Sharp?
What Is Sharp? What Is Razor Sharp? “Razor sharp” is one of the most common phrases used to describe knives — and one of the most misleading. Sharpness is not a single condition. It is a balance between keenness and durability, and the sharpest possible edge is often not the most useful one. The sharpness–retention […]
Do Belt Grinders Ruin Kitchen Knives?
Do Belt Grinders Ruin Kitchen Knives? Short answer No. When used correctly, a belt grinder does not ruin kitchen knives, does not remove excessive steel, and does not damage heat treatment.Knife damage occurs only when excessive heat is allowed to build at the edge — which is an operator error, not a flaw of belt […]
