@CanItAlready Yes your right to a point. The steel does realign the knife edge, but in doing so it also brings back the edge. The diamond steel does work very well. Remember that by keeping a knife well maintained it will last a lifetime, some of my knives are 20 years plus & still as sharp as when I got them.
Hi TTing....the best way to sharpen a serrated knife is to use an oil stone. You can find one in any hardware store. The stone has two sides (obviously) but each has tow uses. The rougher one is to bring up a dull blade & the smooth side is to bring the edge to being razor sharp. Brush both sides of the stone with vegetable oil as you use it. & use a circular motion while working the blade as flat to the surface as possible. That will work, & watch your fingers ;-)
I've read/heard that all steels really do is realign the edge, not sharpen it, except for maybe diamond steels.
Any thoughts?
CanItAlready 1 year ago
@CanItAlready Yes your right to a point. The steel does realign the knife edge, but in doing so it also brings back the edge. The diamond steel does work very well. Remember that by keeping a knife well maintained it will last a lifetime, some of my knives are 20 years plus & still as sharp as when I got them.
ChefsTips 1 year ago
Hi TTing....the best way to sharpen a serrated knife is to use an oil stone. You can find one in any hardware store. The stone has two sides (obviously) but each has tow uses. The rougher one is to bring up a dull blade & the smooth side is to bring the edge to being razor sharp. Brush both sides of the stone with vegetable oil as you use it. & use a circular motion while working the blade as flat to the surface as possible. That will work, & watch your fingers ;-)
ChefsTips 2 years ago
Just what I needed, thank you...
Any tips for serrated knives?
tting1010 2 years ago
Hi Suzanne....glad it was helpful
ChefsTips 2 years ago
Very informative. Thanks.
Suzanne42 2 years ago