Sky wrote:
> Yes, I know GIMF*, but sometimes it's far more responsive to ask a
> question here than to let my fingers do the searching.
>
> Anywho, my question about sharpening knives regards one of those
> circular sharpeners (is there a formal name for this 'thing'?)
> frequently found with sets of knives that include wooden storage
> blocks. Which way to I draw the knife along that circular sharpener.
> Do I pull the knife blade backwards up along the sharpener, or do I push
> it blade first downwards? Either way alternately? Not sure how to
> describe what I mean, and I hope I make sense. TIA.
>
> Sky
>
> *GIMF = Google is my friend
>
> "The only thing you get to keep is what you give away" - Willie Nelson
Try Googling: Accusharp
If you are not skilled with a whetstone, these do a decent job.