Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?
What is the best way to carry my knives to the market?
What is the best knife to buy?
Do you sharpen serrated knives?
Do you sharpen scissors, chisels, mezzalunas?
Do you sharpen all knives by hand?
Do you repair knives?
Knives start at $2 for a very small knife and go up to $10 for a very long blade. The average chef's knife is $7. Serrated knives can cost more depending on the dullness and number of serrations. Scissors average $7 a pair.
What is the best way to carry my knives to the market?
Wrapped in a terrycloth towel or a knife case.
What is the best knife to buy?
My current favorite high-end knife is Kikuichi: kikuichi.netI also recommend Mac Knives: macknife.com
Do you sharpen serrated knives?
Yes.
Do you sharpen scissors, chisels, mezzalunas?
Yes, yes, yes.
Do you sharpen all knives by hand?
I have an electric grinder that I use sometimes for very thick, stubborn knives but for the most part, I do everything by hand.
Yes. I can put a new tip on a knife and straighten out dings and bends.