A good sharpening mechanism is a wonderful thing.

I do like/use my stone for the big knives ... and use it at the end of every job, so the utensil is sharp and ready to go next time ...

The 5-Stone Precision kit looks interesting. I already have four stones (grits 400, 1000, 2000, and 5000), but I have trouble keeping the angle correct.

Is this what you bought? I cannot tell what the grit is on the stones.

https://accusharp.com/product/001/

This is the one I ordered. I would not use it on my new Chef's Knife but for my older ones anything it can do to put a half-way decent edge on the blades will be helpful. I miss the knife-sharpener men that used to go door-to-door!

I will have to look for the tool sharpener! Thank you!!

We've had a resurgence around here of knife sharpening guys who come to your home. You might ask on Next Door and find that there is someone doing it in your area. I also heard that one of the butcher shops locally will sharpen knives.

I understand your excitement, edie : ) Congrats on the knife sharpener! I have stones but never got the angle right (even used an angle holder, no good). On Lar's recommendation I bought a Chef's Choice sharpener and now keep all my knives (even my cheapo's) very sharp. It's wonderful. I know you'll enjoy having sharp knives.

I saw your post on the new knife - and your sliced fingers. Do be careful now. I never put my knives in the sink (sudsy water). One fell through the drainer a month ago, and while running my hand across the surface of the water to feel for a lid, I sliced the entire pad off one finger. Knife was so sharp it took nothing to remove the pad. Hurt like the dickens for days, and still painful although healed. Just a friendly heads up!

Thanks, 2MD! I am working my way through my many dull knives and as I sharpen them I wash them under running water with a bit of soapy paper towel to get the shavings off and protect my fingers at the same time.