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Kipper is King · 04-21-2020, 06:22 PM

I recently purchased a Japanese petty knife with VG-10 steel and I also have a 9.5-inch Miyabi Birchwood gyuto with SG2 powdered stainless steel.

I have wondered what I should do when my knives start getting dull. Under normal circumstances, I would take my knives into Knifewear periodically to get sharpened. That isn't an option during the pandemic.

I most commonly see people sharpening good Japanese knives using whetstones, but I'm worried I don't have the fine motor skills required to maintain a consistent angle throughout sharpening. I also wouldn't feel confident trying it based on online video tutorials alone.

As a result, I am considering a 15-degree electronic sharpener like the Chef'sChoice 15 Trizor XV EdgeSelect. (see https://www.amazon.ca/ChefsChoice-Ed.../dp/B0018RSEMU) I figure I could help my parents out with their horribly dull kitchen knives, too.

Is getting a sharpener like that a terrible idea? I know it's not optimal by any means, but what else would you suggest for someone who doesn't have confidence in using whetstones?

04-21-2020, 06:22 PM	#1
Kipper is King Pants Tent Join Date: Apr 2006 Exp:	Sharpening Kitchen Knives I recently purchased a Japanese petty knife with VG-10 steel and I also have a 9.5-inch Miyabi Birchwood gyuto with SG2 powdered stainless steel. I have wondered what I should do when my knives start getting dull. Under normal circumstances, I would take my knives into Knifewear periodically to get sharpened. That isn't an option during the pandemic. I most commonly see people sharpening good Japanese knives using whetstones, but I'm worried I don't have the fine motor skills required to maintain a consistent angle throughout sharpening. I also wouldn't feel confident trying it based on online video tutorials alone. As a result, I am considering a 15-degree electronic sharpener like the Chef'sChoice 15 Trizor XV EdgeSelect. (see https://www.amazon.ca/ChefsChoice-Ed.../dp/B0018RSEMU) I figure I could help my parents out with their horribly dull kitchen knives, too. Is getting a sharpener like that a terrible idea? I know it's not optimal by any means, but what else would you suggest for someone who doesn't have confidence in using whetstones? __________________ KIPPER IS KING Last edited by Kipper is King; 04-21-2020 at 06:47 PM.