[Joaniesmom]

My grandmother used to say, "This knife is so dull it wouldn't cut through melted butter!" Well, that's about the condition of all of mine. Expensive. Cheap. It doesn't seem to matter. I've tried several sharpeners. I have to admit not very aggressively. But I'm serious this time. Could anyone suggest a good knife sharpener to me? I would really appreciate your help.

[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by Joaniesmom

My grandmother used to say, "This knife is so dull it wouldn't cut through melted butter!" Well, that's about the condition of all of mine. Expensive. Cheap. It doesn't seem to matter. I've tried several sharpeners. I have to admit not very aggressively. But I'm serious this time. Could anyone suggest a good knife sharpener to me? I would really appreciate your help.

Every so often, Joanne's has a professional knife sharpener on site. Your knives will get honed to specs. Check with Joanne's for dates and cost.

[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

[Virtual Geezer]

America's Test Kitchen has one that sells for around $135.00 that sharpens at the proper angles and is what they "say" they use at there facility. They had one show where they tested all different models, types, and price range and this one was the best. I am thinking about ordering one for myself.

VG

[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.

[BritParrothead]

And dont forget, that cutting butter with any knife will dull the blade. Always keep a knife just for butter!

[Virtual Geezer]

It is called a butter knife.

Originally Posted by BritParrothead

And dont forget, that cutting butter with any knife will dull the blade. Always keep a knife just for butter!

[Mikeod]

If you're looking for a home remedy, I have a sharpener by Ozitech call Furi Diamond Fingers. It was purchased online. It has diamond crusted "fingers" that will rub against the blade at the proper 20* angle when the knife is drawn through it. It does a good job of improving the performance of my chef's knives, but nothing beats a professional job of restoring the edge of a blade.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Virtual Geezer

It is called a butter knife.

[dkrhardy]

Once you do get them sharp, use a sharpener very sparingly. Light passes with a good steel or ceramic is all it takes to keep an edge on them. More pressure with the steel/ceramic actually makes the edge worse.
Don

[Ecuadog]

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

Another vote here for the Accusharp at less than $10 from Amazon.

America's Test Kitchen wrote, "The hand-held AccuSharp Knife and Tool Sharpener ($10) has been a go-to tool in the test kitchen since 2006, when it performed nearly as well as our favorite electric sharpener, at a fraction of the price."

The sharpening blades last a long time, but, when they do wear out, you can take the tool apart with a screwdriver and reverse the blades for a second life.

[gomoho]

Yes, but do you mean there is no where in The Villages you can get knives professionally sharpened? I see an opportunity here.

[Joaniesmom]

Oh you guyyysssss!!!! A butter knife! I'll bet my grandmother is laughing in her, well, her grave. Thanks so much for the laugh!

[pooh]

In The Villages, not at this time, but there are a couple of places you can contact....one in Ocala,
Tru Hone Corp
1721 Ne 19th Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 622-1213

And the other is in Ocklawaha....
Williams Sharpening Services
18361 Se 52nd Pl, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
(352) 625-0890

I have used neither so cannot give a recommendation for these businesses. Neither is far from TV.

[babbs455]

order this little sharpner..you will be amazed!!!
https://www.theedgeofglorysharpener.com/?MID=2839059