Topic: Zwilling J.A. Henckels 4-Stage Manual Knife Sharpener

[Skhilled (OP)]

My favorite knives were getting dull. I considered sending them out for sharpening but then decided to get this:

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/1/1/294971-zwilling-j-a-henckels-4-stage-manual-knife-sharpener-red-black.html

I tried it a few times with the same knives and it works very well and is easy to use! It even worked on my $100 J. A. Henckels Santoku knife that Lealer bought for me for Xmas several years ago and she messed up by not honing it after nor before each use.  She has been in the doghouse ever since. 

[Ken]

She has been in the doghouse ever since. 

Like we are supposed to actually believe that! 

[Skhilled (OP)]

Well, the cathouse. 

I've been really mad at her about that. But now it is almost as good as new. It almost cuts paper now so I'll sharpen it a few time more to be sure. And here's an article on how to tell if your blades are dull:

http://www.thekitchn.com/what-is-sharp-bob-kramer-demonstrates-5-ways-to-tell-if-your-knife-is-sharp-enough-174993

Here's another more informative guide on knife care:

http://food-hacks.wonderhowto.com/how-to/tell-when-your-chefs-knives-are-truly-sharp-and-keep-them-way-0155102/

[Ken]

Good info on the sharpening.