How Much Should Knife Sharpening Cost?
Sharpening prices vary widely — from very inexpensive options to professional services that cost more. The real question isn’t what does sharpening cost today?It’s what does that sharpening cost the knife over its lifetime? Cheap sharpening is often the most expensive option Ultra-low-cost sharpening is usually built around assembly-line grinding. Typical characteristics: The knife may […]
Why Doesn’t My Edge Last?
Why Doesn’t My Edge Last? When a knife loses its edge quickly, it’s easy to assume the sharpening was the problem. In reality, edge retention is usually determined by factors outside the final sharpening pass. 1. Steel quality sets the ceiling Some steels simply cannot hold an edge for long. Common issues include: These knives […]
How Often Should I Sharpen My Knives?
How Often Should I Sharpen My Knives? Short answer Most home cooks need sharpening once or twice per year. Some need it more often. Some much less. It depends on use — not time. Think of sharpening like tire wear Knives wear the same way tires do. The more you: the faster they wear. A […]
How to Care for a Newly Sharpened Knife
How to Care for a Newly Sharpened Knife A freshly sharpened knife is not fragile — but it is at its most refined. A little care goes a long way toward preserving that edge. Think of it less like a tool that needs babying, and more like a white dress shirt: perfectly suited for regular […]
Can I Sharpen My Own Scissors?
Can I Sharpen My Own Scissors? Short answer Absolutely not. Scissors are not knives, and treating them like knives almost always causes permanent damage. Why scissors are different from knives A knife is a simple cutting tool. To cut well, it needs only two things: Scissors are mechanically more complex. Each blade interacts with the […]
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 […]
