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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 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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How do I determine if my knife must be honed and/or sharpened?

My grandparents never altered their WÜSTHOF 4596-7/20 Classic Ikon 8-Inch Cook's Knife since buying it on Aug 1 2018. It could effortlessly slash coconut and raw Winter Squashes, but now it can't even cut paper or pears or zucchinis! Undeniably they…
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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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What "paring knife" best sharpens a fruit Y peeler?

At 0:22 of this Oct. 5 2009 video, Douglas Jones (sous-chef of LA's Lucques) proclaimed that he "just bought a three-dollar paring knife". But his hand covers it, and I can't see what his paring knife looks like.
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Leather strop or honing steel, for WÜSTHOF 4596-7/20 Classic Ikon 8" Cook's Knife?

I know that honing differs from sharpening. My grandparents never altered their WÜSTHOF 4596-7/20 Classic Ikon 8-Inch Cook's Knife since buying it on Aug 1 2018. It could effortlessly slash coconut and raw Winter Squashes, but now it can't even cut…
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