I used the paper test (slicing through a suspended sheet of paper) to see which knives might need sharpening. One particularly troublesome blade (not mine, fortunately) caught on the paper and ripped it. Closer inspection revealed some nicks in the edge, so I whipped out my Chef's Choice Diamond Hone 314 sharpening station (thanks, Mom and Dad!) and set to work.
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| (Before) A ragged edge: the stuff of nightmares! |
After a few slow strokes through each side of the "Stage One" sharpener, the mountain range had been reduced to foothills:
"Stage Two" restored a clean edge to the blade:
Five minutes well spent :)
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| (During) Still noticeable, but significantly improved |
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| (After) Ready for action! |
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