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There is no difference between a dull knife and a bad knife. To chop fruits and vegetables or cut meat, you need a sharp knife. Regardless of the type of knife, you should remember to sharpen it from time to time so that the edge at the end of the knife is level with your favorite dishes. That said, there is a smart and easy way to give your blade a facelift and give you a great cooking experience! Find out in this article when and how you should sharpen your knife and what ingredient you need…
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An iconic chef will never accept a dull kitchen knife on his worktop… Why did you tolerate it? You just have to have the reflex of a small quick and easy sharpening gesture without resorting to electric sharpeners. Having said that, the trick that we will present to you in this article promises you the effectiveness of an ingredient that you all have at home. Do you want your knives to be able to slice like new? Let’s go for our home sharpening tip!
How do you sharpen a kitchen knife that doesn’t cut well?Kitchen knives
In the kitchen, there’s nothing more annoying than dull knives that slide across the board without cutting much. No matter how many quick strokes you make, they will only make small cuts in your food. How can you overcome this inconvenience in the kitchen? It’s simple, gather all your knives and follow our simple and effective sharpening tips. Let’s go let’s go!
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What is the difference between sharpening and sharpening a knife blade?
Sharpen or sharpen? The two processes are similar but still slightly different. While sharpening gives the blade a flawless razor edge , sharpening allows you to remove some of the material from the blade to get a new, sharper edge . One thing is certain: the knives must be maintained jointly by both operations!
Use toothpaste for perfect sharpening of your knives at home.Toothpaste
If your knife can no longer easily cut through a paper towel or the
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tender flesh of a tomato , it needs to be sharpened by you! Don’t panic, we’ve got you covered with an effective trick that won’t compromise your safety while cooking or polishing. We’re talking about toothpaste ! And yes, there are all-purpose ingredients that are proving themselves in distinct fields. Are you curious to know how this technique works? First, equip yourself with the following tools:
Obviously you will need the blunt knife you want to sharpen;
Any toothpaste;
A paper napkin;
A porcelain bowl or plate that has an abrasive base;
Salt and white wine;
A dish brush.
Now that your ingredients are well seasoned, we invite you to follow the steps of the following method:
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On both sides of the clean knife, spread a small amount of toothpaste ;
Then, rub the blade with toothpaste using the paper towel. Be careful with your hand though, we don’t want it to hurt you.
At the same time, turn the bowl upside down , sprinkling a teaspoon of salt and a teaspoon of white vinegar around the edge . This mixture will create a chemical reaction that will make the sharpening operation of your blade more efficient;
File the edge of the knife in one direction only at a 20 degree sharpening angle . Warning: do not go back and forth unnecessarily. Repeat the same operation on the other side to sharpen both sides of the blade;
And that’s it, the sharpening operation is almost complete! Rinse the knife with clean water with the help of a dish brush. This way, you will extend the life of your favorite knives and save time and efficiency in the kitchen. Who can top it?
You should also know that each ingredient contributes to the success of this method, which is why it is recommended to follow it to the letter to achieve a perfect result and an irreproachable advantage!
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