"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
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> On Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:13:45 GMT, brooklyn1 wrote:
>
>> "Kswck" > wrote:
>>>
>>> http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Sharpening-Steel
>>>
>>
>> I know it's BS without even looking, because there is no such thing as a
>> "*Sharpening* Steel".
>
> LIAR! There are steels that are impregnated with diamond dust that
> do sharpen knives. And guess what they're called....
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Chefs-Choice-1.../dp/B00004RKG1
>
> Read the description and stop LYING!
>
> -sw

I don't need to read what some Amazing Amazon ignoranus wrote so I won't...
those thingies are properly termed "sharpening rods", there are various
types, some made of abrasive ceramic, some of tungston carbide, some of
boron loaded aluminum, and of course those impregnated with industrial
diamond dust... these abrasive tools have been used in
manufacturing/industry for many years before they were adapted for knife
sharpening, for those lacking the dexterity to use grinding wheels and whet
stones. But the knife steel/butcher's steel is actually a *burnishing*
tool, NOT a hone.. hones also remove material with abrasives. Sqwartz,
you're an imbecile, I've taught this very basic manufacturin gengineering
course previously but you lack the functioning brain cells to remember. Now
put the Crystal Palace down before you kill your liver cells too, you Dopey
Dwarf! LOL