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Finding a Knife Sharpener in NYC: Unleash the Cutting Power! Are your kitchen knives struggling to slice through a tomato or failing to deliver the precision cuts you desire? If so, it's time to sharpen those trusty blades. But where will you go for knife sharpening NYC? Could there be an easy way to do this in Manhattan?  A sharp knife not only enhances your cooking experience (for professionals and home cooks alike) but also ensures safety in the kitchen. But where to find a reliable knife sharpener near you? In this blog post, we will explore various ways to...

Finding a Knife Sharpener in Chicago: Unleash the Cutting Power! Are your kitchen knives struggling to slice through a tomato or failing to deliver the precision cuts you desire? If so, it's time to sharpen those trusty blades. But where will you go in Chicagoland? A sharp knife not only enhances your cooking experience but also ensures safety in the kitchen. But where can you find a reliable knife sharpener near you? In this blog post, we will explore various ways to locate a skilled knife sharpener in your vicinity, so you can rediscover the joy of effortless cutting. Online...

Sharpen Japanese Knives only on stones?  [A Transcript from an Instagram Live conversation with Tara Ransfer of Perfect Edge Cutlery. Edited for clarity.]   [00:00:17] Joseph: Hello!   Okay, On to the question. Nice Japanese knives should only ever be sharpened on whetstones and never on a machine. What's the thinking behind this? And is this an absolute truth? [00:01:05] Tara: So what do you think? It's actually not an absolute truth, but I'll go back and see who said that cuz I have a feeling my knife group guys are rolling in here now, which is really fun. [00:01:18] I can pretty...

A knife to cut meat [A Transcript from an Instagram Live conversation with Tara Ransfer of Perfect Edge Cutlery. Edited for clarity.] [00:00:00] Joseph: Okay, Tara, from our series here, ask Tara. We've had a couple replies last time, one of which is clearly from someone you described as a knife nerd, and I agree. [00:00:14] He's a good friend, but here's his question. "Hey, Tara. If I wanna showpiece knife for slicing, smoked meats including brisket, parentheses, slices end up eight to 10 inches long and on the wide end and parentheses, and my preference is to buy something Japanese, which knife...