How do you keep your knives sharp

[7x57mm]

PaulstheRibList , what knife is second from the left of the J. Marttiini filet knife? I like that design.

[PaulstheRibList]

PaulstheRibList , what knife is second from the left of the J. Marttiini filet knife? I like that design.

It's a Japanese style knife make via J Henkel. We were on a trip, tooling around in a fru fru cooking store, and the salesman was telling about the knife on sale for $100, they regularly sell for $180, and it has all these folded layer visible on it - very cool! It works GREAT! Haven't used it tons and tons, but used it several times, cutting ribs mainly, some other work, and it's not lost any of it's original sharpness. My knife bag is not nearby, so I'll see if I can get a pic of it close up later.

[(mr.brisket)]

You can use the bottom of an unglazed ceramic flower pot for a great edge at a cheap price

[gcdmd]

An old chef's trick is to touch up your knife on the rim of the bottom of a dinner plate. It, too, is unglazed.

[7x57mm]

Appreciated PaulstheRibList . In addition to unglazed plates and coffee mugs, you can use the top of your car/truck window to touch up the edge of your blade. I've done so out of necessity a time or two

[Steve B]

Just saw dshein01 posted a topic about knives sharpening.
Hope this helps ds.

[dshein01]

thanks!

[Argoboy]

I have used a lot of different sharpeners over the years and I like the Chefs Choice, Edge Select 120 with diamond wheels the best. We also have a set of Grohman knives that are made in Pictou, NS, Canada. I probably only use this electric sharpener once a year and I use a steel regularly to touch them up. Once you get used to sharp knives you can not use a dull one. We usually visit the factory in Pictou every time we visit and we usually purchase a new knife then. The next time we go there to visit family we will take our knives back to the factory for sharpening as this is a service they offer and it is a good excuse to go there and buy another knife.

[Steve B]

Cool avatar. A friend of mine growing up had an Argo.
Brought back some good memories. Thanks