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Our set of Henkels knives keep their edge less and less these days. We've had them for over 20 years. The handles are in fine shape, in face they look just fine, it's just the edge that is disappointing these days.
So, do I need to get a knew sharpener or new knives? The sharpener I have we've had for years. It's one of those things that have triangular shaped rods on which the knives are stroked to sharpen them. I have liked it for the many years we've had it.
Recommendations for good quality knives or a sharpener would be welcomed. We have the Williams/Sonoma catalog and I nearly had a heart attack looking at their prices. Can one get a good quality set that will last as long as the Henkels have for less than $500?
I've avoided using a steel to sharpen since you kinda have to develop some skill with that, and let's face it, I'm a klutz with that kind of thing. We used to have one of those power operated sharpeners, but I think it took too much steel off the blades. If I get a new sharpener, I'm looking for one that is a no-brainer to use.
Johnny
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Re: New Knives or New Sharpener?
It might be worth your time to see about having them professionally sharpened. Unless they're obviously worn, I can't think of any reason to get rid of them, especially since they are a very good brand. They're just good steel with a handle, what could go wrong? Good knives should last a lifetime if properly cared for. My father has a number of my grandfather's knives that are all in good shape and still hold a wicked edge (those old high carbon knives are great, but ugly). I have a cleaver that belonged to my great grandfather that is most likely around 120 years old, and it's still very useable, despite spending the past 10 years laying on someone's garage floor.
Sharpening them yourself with a stone and some oil is fairly easy, but it takes a bit of know how and time. It is definitely a skill that all men should have, though.
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Re: New Knives or New Sharpener?
Your triangle "sharpening rods" don't really sharpen the knife. They hone the edge (they bend irregularities back into line along the edge). If you have your cutlery professionally sharpened (which excess material is ground off the blade), your knives should be as good as they were when new.
Oh, just watch
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Re: New Knives or New Sharpener?
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It might be worth your time to see about having them professionally sharpened.
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Yeah, this seems like a good idea. I've been googling and haven't found a local service for Little Rock. I found a couple of mail order outfits.
This is an interesting sharpener on Amazon:
Amazon.com: Furi Ozitech Diamond Fingers Pro Knife Sharpener: Kitchen & Dining
Johnny
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My sister tells me that in her area, there are places that typically serve restaurants that have branched out into the consumer market. She's had good luck with them. You may be able to ask at some restaurant, since I have a feeling that this sort of service may be common. I've never tried it myself, since I sharpen my own, with generally good result.
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I really like my Chef's Choice sharpener. It's motorized and has both a coarse and fine set of diamond-dust encrusted honers. It will put a new edge on darned near anything.
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Why not check with a local meat market to see if they know someone? I'd figure that the butcher would know a good sharpener.
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That's such an good idea, I went "doh!" I should have thought of that. If I can find a place to get them sharpened I may go that way and start using the steel, referring to the Good Eats video.
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