Hi guys!
I found my way to these forums by looking for a source of information regarding Japanese knives, after seeing a friend of mine use his newly purchased blade the other day. I've been reading a lot and found a few knives that are to my liking, but don't worry - this isn't one of those "Help me pick!"-threads.
After a few hours of reading it struck me that my friend didn't purchase any means of sharpening his knife. I've come to understand that there's really no point in spending a lot of money on a knife that will not retain its sharpness. Now, I do have a sharpening steel (rod) at home, but it's pretty old and only cost like 20 bucks. It would just feel wrong to use that piece of crap on such a fine blade.
So my question is: What method of sharpening do you suggest for a newbie? I've seen that you can spend a lot of money on these things, but my budget is somewhat limited. I want something that's not very hard to use and not very expensive, yet works.
I understand that you get what you pay for, but what kind of item would give me the most bang for my buck?
I would very much appreciate any answers!
PS. I'm ordering from Chefknivestogo.com, so if you wanna link me some suggestions, please use that site if possible! (Shipping costs to Sweden are sky-high :/)
I found my way to these forums by looking for a source of information regarding Japanese knives, after seeing a friend of mine use his newly purchased blade the other day. I've been reading a lot and found a few knives that are to my liking, but don't worry - this isn't one of those "Help me pick!"-threads.
After a few hours of reading it struck me that my friend didn't purchase any means of sharpening his knife. I've come to understand that there's really no point in spending a lot of money on a knife that will not retain its sharpness. Now, I do have a sharpening steel (rod) at home, but it's pretty old and only cost like 20 bucks. It would just feel wrong to use that piece of crap on such a fine blade.
So my question is: What method of sharpening do you suggest for a newbie? I've seen that you can spend a lot of money on these things, but my budget is somewhat limited. I want something that's not very hard to use and not very expensive, yet works.
I understand that you get what you pay for, but what kind of item would give me the most bang for my buck?
I would very much appreciate any answers!
PS. I'm ordering from Chefknivestogo.com, so if you wanna link me some suggestions, please use that site if possible! (Shipping costs to Sweden are sky-high :/)