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Using a Pull Through Knife Sharpener
A pull through knife sharpener differs from an ordinary knife sharpening stone because the pull through style ensures an accurate and consistent angle. In contrast, when using a sharpening stone you must physically hold the knife against a sharpening stone at the specified angle.
Each knife blade is designed to have a specific blade angle for optimum performance. Additionally, too sharp of an angle can make the blade more likely to bend or break. A pull through knife sharpener takes the guess...
How to Use a Sharpening Stone
A sharpening stone is the easiest way to return your knives and other cutlery to a useful state once they begin to dull. Not only knives but also scissors, razors, chisels, and plane blades can be sharpened with a stone. Sharpening stones are made of very hard stone or a manufactured material, such as ceramic or diamond stone. Usually in the form of a block that you hold in your hand or set on a flat surface, although they can also be found in the form of bench stones, wheels, or rods, these...
How Sharpening Steels Work
A sharpening steel, also called a honing steel, is a rod of steel measuring up to a foot long. Usually used to sharpen knives and scissors. The sharpening steel is covered in ridges that make the steel slightly abrasive, removing microscopic layers from the edge of knife blades.
Many modern steels include a diamond honing surface, but traditional steels do not in fact sharpen your blade as you may think. Instead they simply realign the edge that becomes bent over during use. This cannot be...
Using a Strop
If you are considering sharpening your own knives, you may have heard about a strop. A strop is a strip of leather that is used to hone the blade of a knife, straight razor, or other blade. Although usually made of cowhide leather, there are certainly other types available. It is an optional step at the end of the sharpening process, usually used for fine knives and straight razors.
After youve sharpened the blade using a sharpening stone or other sharpening device, you should still fine-tune...
Making Your Own Custom Knives
Though most people are familiar with mass produced knives, did you know there are craftsmen who spend many hours making a single knife? Every detail is carefully considered to create a knife worthy of a showcase.
Custom knives made by expert craftsmen use use only the highest quality materials to produce a blade that far surpasses anything you would find in a chain store. Each individual knife is made by hand, often using the same techniques that would have been used centuries ago, though...
Electric Sharpeners
Electric sharpeners are one of the easiest ways to sharpen your knives. Electric knife sharpeners work the same as a sharpening stone, except that the machine does all of the work. Particularly useful if you do a lot of sharpening or have to remove a lot of material to expose a sharp edge on your knives, an electric sharpener is a good choice to make the job go much faster.
Most electric sharpeners have an adjustable angle guide, with removable sharpening stones or ceramic plates to polish the...
Using Oil or Other Lubricants With a Sharpening Stone
When learning how to sharpen knives, often one of the fist things to confuse people is whether oil or water are needed on sharpening stones. A sharpening stone is one of the easiest way to sharpen your blades, whether you want to restore the sharp edge on your kitchen cutlery or need to sharpen some woodworking tools. There are many varieties made of stone or any number of manufactured materials, and they are usually found in the form of a block. With these and other types of knife sharpeners,...
How to Buy a Kitchen Knife Set
Are you ready to upgrade your mismatched kitchen knives, bought haphazardly, for a new set of kitchen knives? If so, then you may be wondering what to look for in a kitchen knife set. There are many different kinds of kitchen knives, and the distinctions can be confusing to anyone who isnt a chef.
The first thing to learn when looking at kitchen knives is the differences in the knife shape. The most common knife is a chef knife or French knife. This knife has a long, wide blade, and it can be...
Sharpening Accessories by GATCO
In 1989, John Anthon and his wife, Nancy, founded The Great American Tool Company. This company would become GATCO, known for its complete line of top-quality sharpeners and accessories for knives and tools. Today, GATCO Sharpeners and Timberline Knives are industry-leading collections of precision-made knives and sharpeners backed by a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Loyal Gatco customers include sportsmen, military and law enforcement personnel, woodworkers, and professional chefs. The...
Caring For Knives
Caring for your knives goes beyond an occasional sharpening. In fact, there are many steps you can take to keep them in good condition, although the knives will eventually become dull through use and require sharpening. Whether you have a high-quality knife investment or have purchased a set of discount kitchen knives, proper care and maintenance can often extend their life by several years.
To keep your knives in top condition, always wash and thoroughly dry them after use, especially if you...
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