Boker Knifestyle | Edition 2020 / 2021 | English

KNIFE SHARPENING
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KNIFE SHARPENING
The knife is humankind’s oldest tool. The need for
sharp blades is just as old and still very pressing
today. According to a survey, more than 90% of
German households use dull knives. Even though
everybody uses knives in the kitchen, the subject
of sharpening knives is still shrouded in mystery.
For many people, sharpening and stropping are
unfamiliar territory, skills ascribed only to an elite
circle of select specialists who use secret methods
to make dull knives sharp again.
It is almost like magic. However, there’s really no
wizardry involved. If you find the right method, you
can restore the edge of you own knives to exquisite
sharpness without a problem.
One more thing about manual sharpening: there is
an old adage saying that things done quickly are
not worth much. If something is worth doing, it
is worth doing slowly. A good manual sharpening
process always takes a little more time. A manual
knife sharpener primarily advertising its high speed
will never be able to offer the desired result that
can be achieved with the methods described below.
Today, machine sharpening has become a good,
practical alternative. Sharpening tools such as the
products sold under the brand Worksharp Culinary
offer a quick process and professional-grade results.
Thanks to their technology and angle guides, they
are also easy and safe to operate.