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What beginner friendly tools can be used to sharpen a dull knife to a razor edge and polished result with no prior knowledge?

Okay. I really tried to avoid going too broad in this question and before of all I did some research on my own in this community and here's what I found. This post addresses which things should come in mind when selecting a knife sharpener. Well the…
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Proper use of a honing steel

This question is similar to Honing Steel Forward or Backward, however the answers to that question don't really get to what I want to know. When honing a knife I see many places online indicate you move the knife into the steel as if you are cutting…
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Cut food with fork and sharp knife - metal in food?

I cut up some sausages with a fork and a fairly sharp knife then wondered if the knife cut the fork and tiny bits of metal got in the food. The fork looks a little scratched/barely gouged but may be partially from regular wear and tear. Should I…
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Method of sharpening knives with steel

The following is an extract from 'How to Cook Everything' by 'Mark Bittman' about sharpening knives: An electric sharpener is the best, easiest, and most expensive way to keep knife blades sharp; even moderately serious cooks should consider…
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How can I sharpen my chef's knives at home?

I have a beautiful Calphalon chef's knife that has served me well for years. However, lately I've noticed that it is quite dull, and the blade slips sometimes when cutting tomatoes and onions. How can I sharpen it without spending a fortune?
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How can I cut a tomato without a knife?

I am trying to make a salad but I can't find a knife at my work. Is there a way I can cut the tomato without a knife?
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How do I properly use a ceramic honing steel?

I have a set of Global knives and I went ahead and ordered their G-45 ceramic honing steel as well. I cannot find a good picture of it, but the rubber piece on this steel has a flat edge. I want to make sure I am not honing my knife improperly. If I…
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I only want to buy two knives, which two types to get?

I plan on cooking pretty simple foods and will need a knife for things like stir fry, the occasional meat dish, soups, casseroles, basically just standard fare. What brand and type will get me good value and all-purpose use?
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Why get a chef's knife or santoku if I don't eat meat?

If I don't eat meat, is there any reason why I would choose a chef's knife or santoku over a vegetable knife (e.g. Japanese vegetable knives or Chinese cleavers)? I eat all kinds of foods (from mexican to chinese) and make nearly everything from…
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What is the best utensil kit for the cost?

Ideally I would like a set to build a kitchen around. Knives and the most vital and commonly used utensils. The best kit relative to it's price, and not leaving out important things like varied spatulas, whisks, spoons and other vital implements.…
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Is having an extending blade near the knife handle a serious risk when cutting food?

Here's an example of a very typical knife design: Look at where the arrow points. That's a blade part that extends from the handle orthogonal to the knife axis and it's pretty thin and its side actually continues into a very sharp blade edge. My…
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How long to sharpen Japanese knife with whetstone

I'm a fairly experienced home cook and I'm looking to upgrade to a good quality chef's knife. I'm thinking about getting a Japanese knife (e.g. a Shun Classic) but I've heard they can take a long time to sharpen using whetstones, on the order of 45…
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Whetstone with an angle guide

I was thinking recently to maybe buy a whetstone so I can sharpen my knives at home. I read all the threads here, on reddit, elsewhere. I understand that: It is an art, rather than a simple process. It is very easy to curl your edge and ruin your…
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Does a knife sharpener wear out?

A simple sharpener, will it grind as well as it ground years ago?
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Buying knives and sharpening stones

I've been thinking of getting: Tojiro DP Gyutou - 8.2" (21cm) knife King Two Sided Sharpening Stone with Base - #1000 & #6000 Norton Flattening Stone for Waterstones Winware Stainless Steel Sharpening Steel, 12-Inch Extra large bamboo cutting…
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