A Knife Sharpener That Works

[fightingquaker13]

I don't disagree rabbit, they're classics for a reason and I have one. But I just couldn't get the knack of using it correctly. All thumbs I guess. The best I ever got was a pretty sharp knife, but it still wasn't as good as what a good quality knife came with. It was just getting it to good enough. Yeah it would cut a tomato, but taking the skin off a fillet without leaving meat behind? I could do that when the knives were new, but I couldn't retain that edge. I salute you though if you can, because its a valuable skill. Teach your grandkids if you haven't already.

[Timothy]

http://www.hallsproedge.com/bench2.php

And practice...

[tombogan03884]

If you are doing everything else correctly the secret to a good edge is , as CR points out, time .

[1Buckshot]

I keep a stone next to my chair. About every two or three days I run my knife over it for about 15sec. each side, this keeps it razor sharp all the time. I do use my knife every day in my work so I like to have it as sharp as  possible.