Kitchen knife sharpening

[Jimbobcook]

Evening,

Maybe I'm doing it wrong but tried using a honing steel rod and 1000,4000 Whetstone for about 15 minutes either side (for the Whetstone) and didn't make much of a difference, first time I've done it so not sure what people do or use...

If someone gets it done by other people that does good kitchen knife sharpening local to the midlands? Closer to Rutland the better let me know...

Got 6 knives that need some tlc... I'd rather they got done properly first then I can upkeep them with the honing steel and Whetstone... Had a go today and got nowhere so they must be quite blunt haha

Not expensive knives (maybe £30-50 each) but only 2 years old max.

Any help would be spiffing.

Cheers

 

[Legojon]

Isn't the top one a butter knife? LOL.

Not really sure... although I did read that not all knives are made equal and it's not actually possible to sharpen some knives depending on how they were made.

 

[bruceR]

I’ve watched a few videos on YouTube and am gathering bits to make my own version of the lansky sharpener


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[Jimbobcook]

Isn't the top one a butter knife? LOL.

Not really sure... although I did read that not all knives are made equal and it's not actually possible to sharpen some knives depending on how they were made.

Haha too one is a carving knife only used at Christmas these days haha well the people who make the knives say its all good for sharpening so who knows...

I’ve watched a few videos on YouTube and am gathering bits to make my own version of the lansky sharpener


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That would be awesome to make... Didn't even see them on my knife sharpening travels in YouTube lol I think my issue is that they're very blunt so they will take ages to sharpen first...

 

[bruceR]

Try starting with a diamond stone then move onto the whetstone, trick is to keep on the same angle throughout the stroke


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[Jimbobcook]

Try starting with a diamond stone then move onto the whetstone, trick is to keep on the same angle throughout the stroke


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I'll have a look see cheers

I have a guide as it was my first time using the stone but found that it wasn't very functional on the utility knives which I care about the least so started with them lol I've seen places that do it for you for £5 a blade but some use Whetstones and others use a wheel which I assume is alot more abrasive...

 

[Legojon]

I have a guide as it was my first time using the stone

But did you feel really cool doing it... like the bad guy in a Western?

 

[bruceR]

Bet you tried shaving the hairs on yer arm


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[Jimbobcook]

But did you feel really cool doing it... like the bad guy in a Western?

Haha I didn't actually but when I get fast honing steel thing then I'll be cool haha

Bet you tried shaving the hairs on yer arm


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I went straight for the tomato test lol arms saved so far

 

[martin j.]

One use one of the knife sharpening tools that are readily available, the thing you sit on the worktop and draw the knife blade through it between a pair of set stones, works great if the use of Elastoplast is anything to go by.

 

[Jimbobcook]

One use one of the knife sharpening tools that are readily available, the thing you sit on the worktop and draw the knife blade through it between a pair of set stones, works great if the use of Elastoplast is anything to go by.

I've read that the on the top sharpeners take of more steel than most would like... I see good reviews but don't fancy doing something wrong and messing things up haha

 

[bigT's lcr]

Soak the stones and then pushing away sharpen from tip to ricasso 8 times a side repeated 4 times on the corse first then repeat with the finer grit. Wash the blade in between stones. Then you can strop it on a belt and for a razor sharp edge you can slowly drag the blade across the top of your car door glass.

 

[Jimbobcook]

Soak the stones and then pushing away sharpen from tip to ricasso 8 times a side repeated 4 times on the corse first then repeat with the finer grit. Wash the blade in between stones. Then you can strop it on a belt and for a razor sharp edge you can slowly drag the blade across the top of your car door glass.

I did exactly this (bar the belt) but I think my knives are so blunt it didn't do anything or I wasn't keeping the 20 degree angle... I may get a pro to do it the first time then keep them up now I know.

 

[bigT's lcr]

I did exactly this (bar the belt) but I think my knives are so blunt it didn't do anything or I wasn't keeping the 20 degree angle... I may get a pro to do it the first time then keep them up now I know.

Just keep repeating with the courser stone untill you see an edge, then hone with the finer grit

 

[Jimbobcook]

Just keep repeating with the courser stone untill you see an edge, then hone with the finer grit

I did it for 10-15 minutes on either side for both 1000 and 4000 grit... Maybe I wasn't applying pressure hard enough lol

 

[bigT's lcr]

I did it for 10-15 minutes on either side for both 1000 and 4000 grit... Maybe I wasn't applying pressure hard enough lol

Yeah you've got to apply a little pressure but not excessively. I just use this i bought from tkmaxx years ago. Gives me a pretty decent edge

 

[bruceR]

1000 grit isn’t course enough for starting


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[Jimbobcook]

1000 grit isn’t course enough for starting


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Tell me more, I went with the most bought and best starter set type thing that did coarse and polish type stuff lol well that's what amazon reviews told me haha

 

[bruceR]

I’ve got an old 600 stone that I lightly go over the edge once in a while. 5 mins with this and I use an Arkansas Stone (don’t know what grade though but it’s bloody smooth).


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[Jimbobcook]

I’ve got an old 600 stone that I lightly go over the edge once in a while. 5 mins with this and I use an Arkansas Stone (don’t know what grade though but it’s bloody smooth).


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Do you also use a honing rod between sharpening?

I assume that stone isn't cheap haha