Thread: Kitchen knives too sharp

I'm actually horrifically terrible at sharpening knives, never can get the bevel even. I bought a "Food Network" branded 2-stage sharpening thingie. I can feel you guys cringing, I know, I know. But it keeps my 8" Henckels sharp enough to easily cut a soft tomato and that's all I need.

Originally Posted by dinnermint

I'm actually horrifically terrible at sharpening knives, never can get the bevel even. I bought a "Food Network" branded 2-stage sharpening thingie. I can feel you guys cringing, I know, I know. But it keeps my 8" Henckels sharp enough to easily cut a soft tomato and that's all I need.

I too am horrible at sharpening knives. The best I've been able to accomplish is an acceptable edge. I gave up on it in favor of WorkSharp's Ken Onion belt sharpener. It can get a knife shave ready. Also, because it can adjust for different blade angles, you can sharpen behind the bevel to thin out knife that has seen some use.