tropit

I have knives that I bought in 1975 and they are still in great working condition. Watson is right, you should use a steel when you use your knives. I keep mine in the knife block with the knives, so it's easy to get to. I've never sent my knives away for sharpening. when they need more than a steel, I get out my whet stone and hone them back into shape. It's not hard to do.

~ C

Needles

I have used a crock stick, for years and years. Even on my ceramic knives. No problem.

Onebyone

The brand I buy is JA Henckels. I don't handwash them so they get dull over time in the dishwasher. I only use three different style of sharp knives so it's easy to replace them.

nativetexan

I sharpened two old pairs of scissors in the kitchen drawer, work great now!! and my new Ginsu knives are sharp and i love them.

Chasing Hawk

I sharpen my own kitchen knives then I have to remember they are indeed sharp!........lol My poor hands have nicks and cuts for about a week.

This is the sharpening system I use:

https://lansky.com/index.php/product...-stone-system/

You can buy all kinds of stones, strops and stones to sharpen serrated blades for this kit.

Stitchnripper

I buy one if those colorful cuisinart ceramic knife sets for about $20. I use them til they get dull and then get another set. I’ve tried the better knife and sharpener route. This way is easier for my needs

bkay

The degree to steel a knife is 30 degrees. Hold the knife at 30 degrees to the steel. Then swipe the knife from one end to the other on both sides of the knife. You can swipe the knife toward you or away. I was taught to swipe toward me and I did that for years. Then I nicked myself. Now, I swipe away from myself.

Stainless knives are not "user friendly" for sharpening. The steel is too hard to sharpen on home equipment. High carbon knives are the most friendly to user sharpening, but they have to be hand washed and dried, as they will rust. The best knives are "high carbon no stain" for most people.

I was a chef before I retired and hate sharpening knives, although I love a sharp knife.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a-ACpp2JpI
bkay