Wander the West: AccuSharp! - Wander the West

Anybody else here familiar with this great knife sharpener?


AccuSharp




No electricity required -- unlike powered knife-sharpening wheels, and no skill required to get a proper edge -- unlike traditional sharpening stones. And it's <$10!
(BTW: That long, round "sharpening steel" that comes with a knife set doesn't actually sharpen the edge, it straightens a bent-over edge....which is a necessary thing, too, but not the same as putting on a new edge.)
Amazon reviewers as well as the pros at Cooks Illustrated love it.

Although this sounds like an ad, I'm not a paid spokesman for AccuSharp...just a devoted evangelist for this great product!
Ever since I got it I've taken it with me to friends' houses for food-related gatherings where a sharp knife might be necessary...it's amazing how many people spend their lives with dull knives....if you can call it living.

I always try to keep a good edge on my knifes. As I learned in the Boy Scouts, " A dull knife is a dangerous knife."

mike

How topical. Just finished chopping up a batch of pico de gallo and was thinking my henckles knives were losing their edge a tad. Same with the knives in my camper. With such high praise I'll have to give one a try. Thanks.

Agreed. A knife should be sharp, otherwise it will slip.

I've got one of those diamond stone sharpeners. I've had it for 20+ years. It will cut an edge on anything; utility knives, chisels, Henckels , etc. I use it to tune my ski edges too.

It violates basic rules of knife handling.

John D

When I was looking for something to sharpen my sword thats exactly what they recommeded. Easy to use also.

craig333, on 12 February 2011 - 09:01 PM, said:

Your sword?

Yes, you don't go out into the wilds unarmed do you?

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Craig, please tell me you don't have the full middle ages outfit to go with that.

I,ll have to ditto the Accura Sharp.I have used one for years keeps the blades nice and sharp.As for the sword! Don't leave home without one.

Frank