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One of the most common questions I get from customers is: “How often should I sharpen my kitchen knives?” The honest answer is: sharpen them when they start feeling dull. That may sound simple, but it’s usually a better answer than trying to follow a strict calendar. Some people cook every night. Some people mostly use one chef’s knife. Some people have great cutting boards and take care of their knives. Other knives end up in the dishwasher, tossed loose in a drawer, or used to open Amazon boxes. All of that changes how long an edge lasts. A good rule...

Our Sharpening Method: Water-Cooled Precision At Magnolia Knife Sharpening, we use the professional water-cooled sharpening system: the Tormek T-8 Water Cooled Sharpening System. This system is widely respected among chefs and sharpening professionals because it sharpens blades without generating heat. Key features of this sharpening method include: Slow rotating grindstone that prevents heat buildup Continuous water cooling during sharpening No oils or food residue involved in the process Precise angle control for consistent edges During sharpening, the knife edge remains cool to the touch, which helps protect the steel and maintain proper tempering.   Why Cold Sharpening Matters for Kosher Kitchens...

I'm often asked what we can or can't sharpen. We can sharpen a lot of things so the list of things we can't is a lot shorter! Here are some common items we can't sharpen and pictures of them: Helical push lawnmower blades, we do sharpen regular lawn mower blades if you remove them first.  Tiny or micro serrations and some steak knives serrations if they are really small serrations. Circular saw blades (talk to Eastside Saw for those) ----------------------------------------------- YES, we can sharpen these unusual items: Swords, Straight Razors, Pinking Shears, Mandalin Blades, Garden Tools, Skewers, Blender/Food Processing Blades, Single-bevel...

This blog post captures updates regarding the retrofit for the tormek knife jig I design and manufacture.  05/24/26A few updates: I'm now including a couple of squares of UHMW (Ultra-high-molecular-weight) tape. This stuff is slick. I've started putting it on the face of my pucks where it comes in contact with the USB bar. I suspect other jigs would benefit from this stuff. Just apply it and trim with an exacto knife or sharp scissors. I've also considered just adding it to my USB, but haven't tried that yet. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CG2VMBZ?ref=fed_asin_title&th=1  I've made an app and published it on the Apple and...

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