Super Sharp
My knives were getting so dull it was becoming an issue. It’s been about 10 years since I purchased my knives…one at a time because they were expensive…and I only have three. I love them and am glad that I spent the money on them. I have honed them regularly, but have never had them professionally sharpened.
I considered going to Ace Hardware or something, but I didn’t want just anyone to sharpen them. I wanted someone who knew knives. I found the guy who sharpens knives for restaurants in Northern Colorado and met him in the ally behind a local Chinese place. At $3 a knife, I think it was a bargain.
They are sharper than they were when I first purchased them. In fact they scare me just a bit.
It’s funny, because I didn’t know how to transport them. At home I keep them on a magnetic strip, I use them, I wash them, I stick them to the wall. I don’t own a knife block or carrying case. I considered wrapping them in towels, but that seemed just as sketchy/dangerous as carrying them bare. I decided to make my own sheaths out of a cereal box. I traced the blades and cut a wide version of each knife then stapled around the edges. They looked really silly.
I set the knives on the table to take a picture of my handiwork and Sammy jumped up (as always) needing to be involved, so I took a picture of both!
The knife specialist didn’t give my homemade sheathes a second look. I am saving them to use next time.
Now that I know who-what-where I will be getting them done more often.
i bought all my knifes from late night tv. i did get 2 for 1 on them, and was able to give a gift also. i should consider sharpening them the right way, but meeting a dude in an ally to get it done… not really sure about that.
How long have you had your knives??
almost 2 years now. i used to deal with sharping guys in panel trucks all the time. they would do all our saw blades and fix our equipment when i was in construction. so i know what you are talking about… later, DJ
Clever, using cereal boxes to make sheathes.
Are you able to use a home knife sharpener with your knives? I use one for my Cutco knives and I haven’t had to send them of for sharpening in quite a while.
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Yes, I have a sharpener/honer and it helps, but after 10 years it was time for professional help! He also changed the arc in the blade so that it rocks more naturally…I tested it last night and it made me very happy!!
This is going to sound weird, but I never had any of my old knives sharpened. I just threw them away. That was just wasteful. Well, now I know.
Hugs and Mocha,
Stesha
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You met a guy in an ally behind a Chinese restaurant and exchanged cash?
Then you left the ally with sharpened knives?
Sounds mighty gangsterish. Remind me to never disrespect you.
You seriously met him in an alley? That’s the most interesting thing I’ve ever heard!
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Hope you were careful driving. Wouldn’t want to get pulled over for a traffic stop with those sitting beside you in the car! Might be a little hard to explain… sheaths and all!