Knives are indispensable in our kitchen, but knives become blunt after being used for a long time. What should I do if the knives are blunt? The easiest way to solve it is to use a sharpener. How to use a sharpener? Let’s understand:
What is a knife sharpener?
The knife sharpener that is often said today refers to a newly developed scientific, practical, efficient and convenient knife sharpening device, which is suitable for all kinds of kitchen knives, outdoor knives, scissors, Damascus knives and ceramic knives. Its characteristic is that the traditional single-sided sharpening is changed to double-sided sharpening, so that the method, angle, and efficiency of sharpening have undergone fundamental changes. The efficiency is unparalleled. The sharpening material of the knife sharpener is processed and refined from special materials.
How to use the knife sharpener?
Knife sharpener To sharpen the knife, just put the knife into the sharpener slot and pull the knife back and forth.
Some people think that you can put some water on the knife sharpener, so that the knives will not have a lot of sand powder and will not stain our room. In fact, the current knife sharpener does not need to add water, sharpening oil and other liquids when using it. of. Generally, when sharpening a knife, you should arrange the time according to your own needs.
Some friends may use the knife sharpener for the first time. It is best to slow down when starting to use it, otherwise it is easy to hurt the arm.
When we sharpen our knives, we clean the sharpener and the knives well, which can prevent the knives from rusting, protect the service life of the knives, and make the sharpener more durable.
How to choose a knife sharpener?
First, the material and hardness of the knife or tool
If the steel used for your knives or tools is better, or the hardness is higher, there are three types of diamond sharpeners, high-performance ceramic sharpeners, and oil stones; if your knives and tools are made of alloys that are harder than steel For materials, choose diamond sharpeners, high-performance ceramic sharpeners, especially diamond sharpeners (for example: grinding ceramic knives or carbide cutting tools, diamond sharpeners are the best choice).
Second, single-edged tool or double-edged tool
If you need a sharpener that can be used with both double-edged and single-edged edges, it is generally in the shape of a regular flat plate or a rod.
It is usually a diamond sharpener, a high-performance ceramic sharpener, or a whetstone. But these all require certain sharpener skills. There are also tools that can be used exclusively for single or double edges, these sharpeners generally require little skill to use, but are generally not interchangeable between the two.
Third, the sharpness of knives or tools
If the sharpness of knives and tools is generally required, it is recommended to use carbide sharpeners and diamond sharpeners for fast sharpening, especially fixed-angle sharpeners. If the sharpness of knives and tools is high, it is better to use high-performance ceramic sharpeners or whetstones.
Fourth, considerations for each use case
If you are sharpening your knives at home, it is recommended to use an ordinary carbide fixed-angle sharpener, which is fast, simple and hygienic.
If you are using high-end knives, it is recommended to use a diamond wheel or an "X" type fixed angle sharpener. If you are an outdoor knife lover, it is recommended to use a universal fixed-angle sharpener or a high-grade whetstone.
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