[philnpat]

Originally Posted by philnpat

I've got a set of J A Henckels Professional "S" knives. All I ever do is touch them up with a steel. They're so sharp I could do surgery with them.
Best to get good knives and don't bother having the cheap ones sharpened.

Thought I'd add a sideline to my original post...
I purchased my knives at restaurant supply store in upstate NY many years ago following a cooking demonstration led by a young perky cook who was a spokesperson for a local supermarket chain. Sadly the store is now out of business but the young cook certainaly isn't...the cook was our own Rachel Ray!

[Gat0r]

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[BritParrothead]

Originally Posted by Virtual Geezer

It is called a butter knife.

Really, are you sure ??

[Joaniesmom]

Originally Posted by Barkay

The BEST I have every used is called Accusharp. Got mine at a bait and tackle shop but you can order online or at Amazon. Never seen a better tool to sharpen a knife at such a low price (under $15). Check it out AccuSharp Knife Sharpeners - Sharpen Knives, Cutting Tools, Garden Tools, Scissors, Axes, Machetes, Cleavers - Edge Sharpener

I actually purchased an Accusharp from Amazon because of your recommendation and because it was the least expensive. When it arrived, I sharpened my Henkels paring knife and cut little cherry tomatoes in half. OMG! What other planet have I been living on! It's actually scary how sharp that little knife is! I have moved on to my Henkels (I call it my big knife). Same thing. Now I'm flying through every knife I own. Even the orange one.

Needless to say I join in the recommendation. I would defer to other posters, however, because the knives are so darn sharp. I am a little leery of them. Please, if you go this route, take every safety precaution. They are VERY sharp! Especially if you, like me, are accustomed to knives that won't cut through melted butter!

[bethk]

Here in Perrysburg we can take our knives to any meat counter in Kroger or Meijer's grocery store and the butchers will sharpen our knives for no charge.

I would think Publix or Fresh Market would do the same - call and check.

Oh, and remember to be sure to carry them with a cover -