When you run a knife sharpening business by mail, Christmas never ends. Each visit from the mail man or the UPS guy with another box of dull knives reminds me of opening presents on Christmas morning. Even though you have a pretty good idea of what may be inside, you never know for sure!
Sometimes the boxes I get may contain an expensive German made chef's knife or maybe a finely crafted custom hunting knife, but often it is just a seemingly ordinary, run of the mill knife that to the casual observer, is just another knife. But often it is just these types of knives that can be the most valuable of all. Perhaps they were handed down to you from a family member, or given as a gift to commemorate a special occasion. Or you may have purchased them with little thought, but through their constant use in the kitchen or the field they have become more than just tools.
Every knife has a story and I'd love to hear yours. http://www.KySharp.com/
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Mobile Knife Sharpening
Many of you that live locally have asked if the mobile service will be coming back around soon. The short answer is, Yes! I've been getting geared up for another season and can't wait to restore your sleepy, dull knives back to their former glory with their gleaming, razor sharp edges.
If you haven't received a post card mailing yet with the dates I'll be in your neighborhood, you can still contact me to schedule a sharpening visit. I cover the following cities: Georgetown, Dry Ridge, Richwood, Florence and Hebron KY. The full listing of the entire areas serviced along with pricing can be found at www.KySharp.com/prices.html.
If you haven't received a post card mailing yet with the dates I'll be in your neighborhood, you can still contact me to schedule a sharpening visit. I cover the following cities: Georgetown, Dry Ridge, Richwood, Florence and Hebron KY. The full listing of the entire areas serviced along with pricing can be found at www.KySharp.com/prices.html.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Before using any knife sharpening service, ask these questions (Part 4)
Can I specify the level of final polishing?
There are occasions where you definitely want a highly polished, gleaming edge but there are times when a slightly coarser edge is preferable. It really depends on what needs to be cut and your individual preference. For most kitchen work and general use, a mirror polished edge will cut the easiest and last the longest. A coarse edge is more "grabby", and works very well on the tough skin of a tomato and fibrous materials but doesn't hold it's edge quite as long.
Think about what you use your knife for the most, and be sure to specify the final polishing you need from your knife sharpening service. If you're unsure whether to go polished or coarse, choose polished. It is ideal for 90% of the cutting you will do.
There are occasions where you definitely want a highly polished, gleaming edge but there are times when a slightly coarser edge is preferable. It really depends on what needs to be cut and your individual preference. For most kitchen work and general use, a mirror polished edge will cut the easiest and last the longest. A coarse edge is more "grabby", and works very well on the tough skin of a tomato and fibrous materials but doesn't hold it's edge quite as long.
Think about what you use your knife for the most, and be sure to specify the final polishing you need from your knife sharpening service. If you're unsure whether to go polished or coarse, choose polished. It is ideal for 90% of the cutting you will do.
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