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Using a ceramic honing rod for Global knives?
I just bought a Global knife (GF-33) and the literature that came with it suggests using a ceramic honing "steel" rather than a steel one. Apparently steel could be too abrasive for the type of metal ...
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What type of whetstones are you using for sharpening stainless steel knives?
What type of whetstone should I use for sharpening knives made of VG-10, A2, D2, S30V?
More specific, for each step (grinding/sharpening/honing):
what kind of whetstone: natural or artificial? If ...
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Does a sharpening steel ever need to be replaced? [duplicate]
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Do honing steels wear out?
I've been using my sharpening steel for several years. The tiny little ridges that run along its length seem to be somewhat worn, although ...
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Can I sharpen a knife with sandpaper?
So I was thinking, instead of purchasing a dedicated (and expensive) whetstone with limited coarse(ness?) range, why not use patches of sandpaper in increasing grit numbers (getting finer), stretched ...
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How to find a competent knife sharpener
I have a santoku that I will be wanting to get professionally sharpened in the next few months. This is the first knife I've owned that was reasonably expensive so I want to make sure I take care of ...
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Will using a knife sharpener reduce the lifetime of my knife?
In the long run, is it better to regularly use a knife honer instead of a knife sharpener once in a while to keep the edge sharp?
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How can I best select a knife to purchase for learning how to sharpen?
I want to buy a good all-purpose Chef's knife and also sharpen it myself. But I have no experience sharpening with a waterstone so I'm a little afraid of spending much money and then ruining the ...
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What coarseness of japanese waterstones is ideal for cooking?
Depending on the grit coarseness you can sharpen very blunt objects or refine an already sharp edge. Generally speaking, one can expect that a kitchen knife is much less heavily used than say, for ...
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How to test that a knife is sharp enough?
As per the question - how to I test that a knife is sharp enough?
And/or, how do you know when a knife needs sharpening?
Edit:
Yesterday I attempted (I feel quite successfully) to hone my knives ...
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How do you sharpen a serrated knife?
I have some quality serrated knives but over time they get dull.
How do I sharpen them?
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What is the best knife/sharpener setup for an active cook?
There are several posts that get close to this but I am looking for a specific knife(ves)/sharpener(s) combo(s) that can be used routinely and that work(s) well. My opinion is in this answer.
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How can I learn to sharpen my Japanese knives properly?
I have a couple of nice Japanese kitchen knives, and a whetstone in two grades. I can sharpen them reasonably well using the stone, but does anyone have any good tips for improving my sharpening ...
