Are new electric knife sharpeners as good as professionally sharpened?
I mean sharpeners like Chef’s Choice or something. I have very expensive knives that i really like and i don’t want to mess them up. IS there an electric sharpener that won’t do anything bad and sharpen them the way good knives are supposed to be sharpened? if so, please list the type. (I have german and asian style knifes so different angles would be very nice. including an option for single bevel)
i actually just went to a seminar on knife sharpening.
the only way to get a well sharpened knife is with a whetstone. the electric sharpeners will, over time, develop a rounded edge to the knife. this is not visible to the eye, but it will mean that after a while your knife wont be as sharp and you’ll need to grind down more and more of the metal to get a good edge, so you shorten the lifespan of your knife.
for an inexpensive kitchen knife though, or for somebody who just doesn’t want to use a whetstone, an electric one will be effective if not ideal
December 26th, 2009 at 3:38 am
i actually just went to a seminar on knife sharpening.
the only way to get a well sharpened knife is with a whetstone. the electric sharpeners will, over time, develop a rounded edge to the knife. this is not visible to the eye, but it will mean that after a while your knife wont be as sharp and you’ll need to grind down more and more of the metal to get a good edge, so you shorten the lifespan of your knife.
for an inexpensive kitchen knife though, or for somebody who just doesn’t want to use a whetstone, an electric one will be effective if not ideal
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December 26th, 2009 at 4:11 am
Hi jojo, I honestly think that if you know how you are much better off sharpening your knives yourself. Electric sharpeners can be too abrasive and take off too much. If you can get a good quality butchers sharpening steel. Not the round ones but the oval type and make sure it is of the diamond variety. You might pay a wee bit more for that but I have found that the angles are good and if you give your knife a quick rub up before you use it and after you have finished it will out last you. I have had this present set for over 21 years and the are still good. I would still be using my original set if they hadn’t been stolen. Below is a page with a couple of facts and myths about knives. Most you may already know but it may be worth a read. I hope this helps, All the best. Rab.
http://www.chefschoice.com/tips_myth_all.html
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