"blake murphy" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 14 Jul 2007 19:43:43 -0700, none >
> wrote:
>
>>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.
>
> can you use these on high-carbon stainless steel knives? i afraid to
> take a whetstone to those.
>
> your pal,
> blake

I do all the time as I have both carbon and stainless steel.

Joe Cilinceon