What is an apex on a knife?

The apex (not defined in the blog) is the triangle consisting of the edge as the top point and the two points where the sharpened sides of the knife transfer into the non-sharpened sides as the other two points.

What is Apex in sharpening?

With an Apex knife sharpener, knives can be sharpened at exactly the same angle every time, making re-sharpening so fast you will never work with a dull blade again.

What is a burr on a knife?

A burr, also called a wire edge, is created as a result of sharpening metal. The burr forms on the edge of the knife where the planes of the bevels (or, in the case of one-sided knives or chisels, the plane of one face and the bevel) intersect.

What is an edge pro?

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What is a tormek?

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How do professionals sharpen knives?

Most of the knives are sharpened with my two main methods; the WickedEdge system or the Tormek, but there are exceptions even to these two methods. For most knives, I use the Tormek slow wet grinding sharpening system. The wheel on this system only rotates at 90 rpm. I use two Tormek machines in my process.

How do I know if my knife has a burr?

To feel for a burr, gently place your thumb on the side of the blade opposite to the side that was in contact with the sharpening stone. Then slide your thumb away from the edge. Always move perpendicular to the edge, never along it. A burr is a bit of waste metal forming at the edge.

When should you strop a knife?

Stropping is the final step in getting your edge razor sharp. After you've sharpened your knife to form a burr and then honed the burr off, stropping removes the microscopic-level inconsistencies of the edge so you have a true, razor sharp edge.

Why can't I get a burr on a knife?

The presence of a burr indicates that you have created an edge. If you don't have a burr, you haven't sharpened all the way to the edge yet and will need to continue, preferably with a coarser grit stone, until you do have a burr.

Is an apex an edge?

The apex (not defined in the blog) is the triangle consisting of the edge as the top point and the two points where the sharpened sides of the knife transfer into the non-sharpened sides as the other two points.

How many passes is a burr?

Alternate 10 passes on either side of the knife. 2-3 passes of the knife blade on the sharpening stone.

How do you get rid of a burr?

The fine abrasives remove material (the burr) slowly, and it is important to alternate strokes to maintain symmetry. Using a medium grit such as a 600 diamond, make 5 strokes per to help quickly remove the burr, then switch to the fine abrasive, like a ceramic rod or plate.

What part can you find the burr?

If you are new to knife sharpening you may not be familiar with what a burr is and why it is an important part of the knife sharpening process. A burr is basically a curved lip of metal that raises up along the opposite side of the blade as you are moving the knife back and forth over the whetstone.

What is the old wives tale about giving knives as a gift?

Before you give one, however, there's something you need to know: Gifting knives has long been considered bad luck. According to one superstition, a knife presented as a gift will sever the friendship between the giver and the recipient. The only way around this unfortunate outcome is to tape a penny to the knife.

What does it mean when someone gives you a knife?

This could be a bond of friendship, a parental bond, or a romantic relationship... So giving somebody a knife is the same as wanting to separate yourself from that person.

What is the sharpest knife in the world?

Obsidian knife blades: overkill for slicing your sandwich. The thinnest blades are three nanometres wide at the edge – 10 times sharper than a razor blade. These are made by flaking a long, thin sliver from a core of obsidian (volcanic glass).

How much does it cost to get a knife professionally sharpened?

Professional knife sharpeners charge on average about $1 an inch, or $8 to sharpen an 8-inch chef's knife. This is a great option if you have want to offload the responsibility and ensure your knives get a tip-top treatment.

What are people who sharpen knives called?

A cutler is a person who is experienced in sharpening knives and does this as a profession. Keeping your knives maintained is going to help you immensely in the kitchen. It is important to purchase a knife sharpener of your own so that you can keep your knives in good working order.