Benefits Of A Ceramic Knife Sharpener

When was the last time you tried to cut a tomato

, only to have the juice and seeds squish out all over your cutting board? Did you throw away the knife? NO! It wasn't the knife's fault. If the knife was any good, it's likely because it had not been sharpened in a while...Time in look at investing in a good ceramic knife sharpener.

There are several different kinds of ceramic knife sharpeners. Just a quick look at the comparison shopping sites reveals more than you likely want to know about knife sharpeners. There are sharpening stones, electric, hand held, pocket sharpeners, grinding wheels, and more. But today we're going to concentrate on ceramic knife sharpeners.

Ceramic knife sharpeners have been around for many years, and are among the most durable sharpeners you can buy. Ceramic knife sharpeners are precision instruments that can refine your knife to a point where you can really do justice to that tomato, among many other tasks!

Ceramic knife sharpeners are made from a very dense type of ceramic material instead of stone. They are a very special sharpener and most people use them especially for sharpening very hard knives that need it.

The ceramic material used in construction of ceramic knife sharpeners is a much more durable material than other sharpening stones, therefore it will not wear out nearly as fast as a stone. In addition, ceramic knife sharpners resist rust!

Good news!

You will see that ceramic sharpeners are as hard as glass, but it is still very abrasive. (Don't worry, it won't talk back to you!) This is why ceramic knife sharpeners are preferred. However, ceramic knife sharpeners will become darker in shade as they remove the layers of metal from your knives over time.

But have no fear! A ceramic knife sharpener will return to its white color-you just have to clean it with a mild cleaner and some water. By the way, good tip-don't use the ceramic knife sharpener when it is wet, always dry the sharpener before use, especially after cleaning it!

Easy To Use...

If you have seen a ceramic knife sharpener, you will know that they look like a steel rod with a handle. Here's how you use the ceramic knife sharpener: Place one side of the knife on the counter, or you may hold the knife and sharpener in the air like a TV chef!

While holding the knife at a 20-25 degree angle, cut downwards on the knife with the ceramic knife sharpener, drawing the knife along the blade...like a samurai! Check out certain ceramic knife sharpeners, which give you an advantage with their own angle and a pull-through motion. This is very helpful as you will then be able to maintain a consistent angle as you take your knives to new heights of sharpness! Good luck and good sharpening!

by: Daniel Zaskin

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