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How to sharpen kitchen knives to make them sharper?

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How to sharpen kitchen knives to make them sharper?

How to keep the knives sharp is the distress of every kitchen conservator. Only by keeping the knife sharp can you save time better. A blunt knife is dangerous, because a blunt knife requires more force to complete the job, so the possibility of slipping and missing the mark is higher. In addition, poorly cut food cannot be cooked properly. A sharp knife will produce evenly cut food, so it will cook at an even speed. We will show you how to sharpen your kitchen knife-this is one of the easiest ways to instantly improve your cooking skills.

How to sharpen kitchen knives to make them sharper?

Step1:Determine if your knife is sharp enough

Put the blade in the test paper

Even the best knives will become dull over time with regular use. To determine if your knife needs to be sharpened, test it on paper. Hold one end of a folded but unfolded newspaper. (You can also use a single sheet of basic printer/copy paper.) Place the blade against the top edge at an angle and slice outward. If the knife cannot cut cleanly, try to temper it (see below). If it still fails, you need to sharpen it.

How to sharpen kitchen knives to make them sharper?
How to sharpen kitchen knives to make them sharper?

Step 2: Choose a sharpener or an electric sharpener?

About the whetstone:

Step 1: Fix the stone on the countertop

Place a rubber-coated shelf liner or wet paper towel under the whetstone to make sure it stays in place (the whetstone should be rough side up).

Step 2: Sharpen the first side

How to sharpen kitchen knives to make them sharper?
How to sharpen kitchen knives to make them sharper?

Turn the knife away from you and place the end of the knife handle on the whetstone at the angle of the blade (Asian knives are usually at a 15-degree angle, and Western knives are usually at a 20-degree angle). Place your other hand in the middle of the flat side of the blade, keeping your fingers flat and away from sharp edges. Pull the blade off the stone in a wide circular manner and hold the blade at a constant angle until the tip of the blade slips off the other side. Repeat several times, depending on the dullness of the blade.

Step 3: Check the clarity of the first side

To check if the first side is sharp, carefully place your thumb perpendicular to the edge of the blade-this side is sharp enough when you can feel the burr from the handle to the tip. (Safety tip: Don’t run parallel to the blade without your fingers.)

Step 4: Sharpen the second side

Change the knife and repeat the sharpening process in the opposite direction.

Step 5: Repeat the technique on the fine noodles

Turn the whetstone to the thin side and repeat the process on both sides of the knife until the blade is sharp.

Step 3: About the sharpener

If your knife is blunt, you need to reshape its edges. This requires the removal of a significant amount of metal-more metal than steel. To repair a dull knife, you have three options: send it out; you can use a sharpening stone (which is tricky for anyone other than a professional); or-the most convenient option-you can use an electric Or manual sharpener.

How to sharpen kitchen knives to make them sharper?
How to sharpen kitchen knives to make them sharper?

Why choose YIER Knives

● The complete knife set contains all kitchen knives.

● Delivery from the local warehouse, within 3 days.

● Manufactured in our own factory, cost-effective.

● Transparent acrylic knife holder, like a work of art

● Excellent materials, safe and durable.

● Free returns

● We listen to customer needs and feedback.

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