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Amy's Trick: ============ You can sharpen (really, burnish) steel knives on a stainless steel sink edge! Stainless steel kitchen sinks are very common in USA
by giardini 1y ago
Amy's Trick:
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You can sharpen (really, burnish) steel knives on a stainless steel sink edge! Stainless steel kitchen sinks are very common in USA.
Gently press the knife blade almost flat against the sink edge and pull the knife handle toward you while moving it to the right (or to the left if you're left-handed). Hold the knife at the angle desired for the blade edge (endless discussions of angle are possible). Of course don't cut yourself.
The motion is similar to that when using a sharpening steel.
Do several times on both sides. Wash and wipe the blade clean. Voila!
A co-worker taught me this trick after I asked how she kept her knife so sharp. I haven't bought or used a knife sharpener since.
- cogman10 1y agoThat will knock the burs straight but won't really sharpen the knife (much like a honing rod). After a single use or two your knife will be just as dull as before you knocked the burs straight.
- giardini 1y agoIt takes two seconds and you should clean and wipe your knife before use anyway.
- xxs 1y agoEven better trick - you can sharpen knives on the bottom of a tea cup/mug (as long as it is ceramic)... or a piece of brick.
- giardini 1y agoThanks! That's even easier than using a sink!