Does Your Knife Need Sharpening?

June 8, 2007

If you think your knives are sharp, but aren't completely sure, here's a simple test you can do to find out. Just hold a sheet of paper away from you and try slicing simple vertical strips. If the knife doesn't cut the paper, or snags as it slices through, then it's time to take them to the knife sharpener! Tip: Some grocery stores (including several large chains, depending on the location) and kitchenware stores offer free knife sharpening.

8 Comments

Kostika 5 years 49 weeks

I sharpen my knives almost every time i use them. I try not to sharpen them every time so I don't damage them.

Segat1 5 years 50 weeks

Or, you can sharpen them yourself. Get a steel (from any ktichen supply store) and then go here :http://www.pbs.org/everydayfood/tips/tip_03.html

figurine 5 years 50 weeks

Your knife sounds super dangerous, mak10782. My main knife definitely needs some sharpening.

rainonme224 5 years 50 weeks

great tip, i never would have thought to do that.

mak10782 5 years 50 weeks

My knife is one of my most prized possessions and I sharpen it almost every time I use it to try and keep it as sharp as it was when it was brand new. Its so sharp that I can just set it on a potato and it will slice through it without putting an pressure at all. I love my knife. I have the Henckel's Professional Series 8" Chef's Knife. http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/cu009/index.cfm?pkey=ccuthprb