It was a good old kitchen knife, but not really that sharp. It was impossible not to make a battlefield out of buttering toast. That is when knife sharpening services come into play. You could ramble on and on about knives, but the point is-they’re pretty efficient. Dull knives are like the new intern: eager, yet ineffective.
Professional knife sharpening does not apply to wannabe chefs. It is targeted at those tired of hacking through tomatoes as if it were a log of wood. Well, let me tell you, slicing veggies as if running a precise operation is satisfying in more ways than one.
You might think that reaching for that old, dust-covered sharpener at the bottom of your drawer will suffice. Think again. If you’re going to sail an incredibly stormy sea in a homemade boat, it would be better to take a yacht. Professionals use equipment that’s specialized, such as whetstones or machines that make hummingbirds sound in a blender. You’ll get a knife edge that’s sharper than the tongue of your grandmother at Thanksgiving.
One person once said, “A knife that is sharp is a knife that will not hurt you.” Although it may sound strange to say that a hungry or friendly bear is also a sharp knife, this is actually correct. The blades will need to be pushed harder, increasing the risk of slipping. No one wants a slip that leads to an impromptu party with bandages.
Who are these people that can turn dull blades into magical slicers?? Well, the grindstones are the wands of modern-day magicians. There’s Bob from the street over. He will sharpen whatever you have. It might be your grandma’s antique cleaver or that freaky boning knife from that weird online sale.
He will then smile, look at it, and say, “This little fellow has got potential!” Bob has seen everything. Bob’s seen it all. And he always shares with you some little secret every time. It makes you feel like you’re part of the prestigious culinary society. Spoiler: the right angle and a bit of patience will make even the dullest edges shine.
Once you develop the habit of sharpening knives, there’s no going back. You’ll be able to enjoy pizza again after having eaten toast for years. You will never cook the same again. Carrots? No problem. Onions? Don’t even stand a shot.
Even if you are not so keen on cooking, the process would amaze you. It is a good lullaby, the noise of steel on stone, flying sparks. These sharpeners are not only working on tools, they are giving them a new life. Every blade has its own story, every single one of them has its character. These pros can bring it out to the fullest.
It is not that easy. There is this 10-minute tutorial on YouTube that you can try to get through, but beware. You could end up with something that is way much better suited for the beef than for the butter. Without practice, you can get something looking more like a pumpkin carved for Halloween.
You should actually not hold back, but dig out those blades which you have kept in neglect and give them the spa treatment they so rightly deserve. The sharpening service will help you get rid of these ragged edges, letting you enjoy cooking rather than making it a chore. As they say, keep your friends close and your knives closer.