Sharpening Knifes???

[food gal]

I can't find anyone to sharpen my kitchen knifes. Does anyone own a sharpener and If so what kind.. Any input would be helpful...

Thanks in Advance
Food Gal

[janabanana]

Re: Sharpening Knifes???

The meat department in our grocery stores sharpen them free. Have you tried yours yet?

[kyblue]

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I have a small hand held one from Pampered Chef.....love it !!! It really does a good job.

[wellsms]

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Be careful sharpening knives, I remember when I was a child, Dad was sharpening a knife for my mom, and it slipped and he cut his finger bad. Hopefully they have better sharpeners now.

[efue]

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well most electric can openers have one on the side, most folks forget about that one. knife steel-10-15 bucks, at sporting good shops will have a ton of different ones, I think they start around 4-5 bucks and go up from there.

[MissKise]

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I have a "steele" ????? Is that what it is called? I use it on my knives on a regular basis and it works great. I love to know I can sharpen my knives as I need them

[Rubelishous]

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When I can't find my knife sharpener (frequently) I'll use the base of a porcelain or ceramic mug. Just run the knife several times (both sides obviously) over the course base of the mug and it sharpens it really well.

[WisSue]

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If you have a good kitchenware store in your town, ask there. Stores that sell good cutlery usually know where to get them sharpened, and sometimes they even bring someone in once or twice a year to serve their customers. Or check with the local restaurant equipment store.

[luvs2eat]

Re: Sharpening Knifes???

I have a "steele" ????? Is that what it is called? I use it on my knives on a regular basis and it works great. I love to know I can sharpen my knives as I need them

Me too. I use it all the time.

[Sewcute]

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I use pampered chefs also...works great. And I think you "HOANE" them.
BTW - did you know you can keep kitchen shears sharp by using them to cut a peice of tin-foil (aluminum foil)?