Tristate Knife Grinding

Did you know dull knives are more dangerous to use, contrary to sharp ones? Dull knives require more force to cut than sharp ones, which means you are more likely to lose your grip while using them. Master your knife sharpening skills to keep them blunt, and you can avoid a trip to the ER. Test its sharpness by cutting through a tomato or paper. For precise cutting through food and other stuff, always adhere to routine knife sharpening schedules. If you are not confident to do it yourself, hire a qualified sharpening service for the job. The traditional knife sharpening methods deliver far better results than modern ones like electric and handheld sharpeners. Knowing about them can help you choose the best course for sharpening your knives.   Traditional Methods of Sharpening a Knife   ● Grinding Wheel Most traditional knifemakers have grinding wheels with a belt to sharpen knives. If you have strong knife sharpening skills, use a bench grinding wheel to sharpen your kniv...

All knives require regular maintenance as they become dull the more you use them. Sharpen them routinely either at home or through a sharpening service to keep the blades in acute working condition. The frequency of sharpening a knife depends on its quality and how often you use it. Do a paper or tomato test to check its sharpness. New paper knives will hack through papers smoothly. But when it becomes dull, it won't cut cleanly. That's the time for using your paper-knife sharpening tools. There is no patent formula for knife sharpening, but you can follow some of the best ways to do it accurately. Five Best Ways to Sharpen A Knife+ #1 Knife Sharpener Knife sharpeners are the quickest way to sharpen knives at home. You pass the blade through the knife sharpener slot, and the abrasives at a defined angle grind it, removing excess metal. For perfect sharpening service, always follow optimal angle (10 degrees for knives up to 6 inches long and 15 to 20 degrees for longer ones...