Knife sharpening

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Re: Knife sharpening

Post: # 223369Post Shirleymouse »

Oh well... is there any way to sharpen a serrated knife?
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Shirleymouse wrote:Oh well... is there any way to sharpen a serrated knife?
Yes - very carefully, one serration at a time, with a round file or other specialist tool.

I'm of the opinion that the only knife in your kitchen that should be serrated is the bread knife, and that should never need sharpening.
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Or else simply sharpen one side ONLY, and always the same side. It will work for a long time but will eventually wear out.
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