Sharp Pebble Blogs

Is sharpening a $1 knife worth it?

by James Lupton October 14, 2021

Cheap is expensive applies quite well when it comes to knives. When you use a cheap dull knife in your kitchen, you are more likely to injure you...

by James Lupton September 30, 2021

Knives are some of the most frequently used kitchen items. They are used for various things such as slicing, chopping, spreading, and cutting mult...

by James Lupton September 14, 2021

Every professional chef knows that the knife is an essential tool in their kit and should be well taken care of. The average person just trying t...

by James Lupton August 31, 2021

Using whetstones to sharpen your blades will get them a lot sharper than using any other sharpening or honing gear like an electric sharpening mac...

by Jinkybel Buyco Despi August 14, 2021

Among the many questions, we get about sharpening cheap knives is "if the practice is worth the effort". Most individuals have this misconception ...

by James Lupton August 01, 2021

Every professional cook knows that there is a difference between honing and sharpening a knife. The difference may not be noticeable to most, but ...

by James Lupton July 14, 2021

There is a lot of misinformation online about pretty much everything, and knife sharpening and related activities have not been spared. One of the...

by James Lupton May 15, 2021

Most people who use a straight razor know that if it is not sharp enough, it can cause black spots. Not only are such spots uncomfortable, but the...

by James Lupton May 01, 2021

Knives are pretty affordable items, and you can always opt to buy another one every time you need a sharp one. However, this can be an inconvenien...

by James Lupton April 15, 2021

If you’re into knife sharpening, we’re sure you know your sharpening stones or water stones. However, it is quite surprising that even seasoned kn...

by James Lupton April 01, 2021

Sharpening your knife properly involves more than just running it a few times over a sharpening stone. There are several important aspects of the ...

by James Lupton March 15, 2021

So you just took the plunge and bought your first quality knife? Whether it’s a trusty pocket knife for your outdoor excursions or a quality c...