Emails to me, will they be answered?
Absolutely. However, when you send an email through my website on the “Contact Me” page I am sometimes unable to reply directly, I have to cut and paste your original email. It is best to email me directly at:
sharpenerpeter@gmail.com
How do you sharpen, what is your technique?
I sharpen by freehand, meaning, I don’t use any machines, all the work is done using very traditional methods on the finest of Japanese Water Stones. This tradition is over 800 years old and hand sharpening is undeniably the best way to sharpen knives in terms of levels of sharpness and the impact on your knives. It is a very effective, knife edge friendly technique when done properly.
Testimonials:
If you need to see some of the comments that Chefs or home cooks have made there is a link to them available on my site over on the right side. To be honest, I get so many positive emails from folks that I can’ t post every one of them.
https://sharpener-pete.blogspot.ca/2017/08/testimonials.html
How long does it take to sharpen knives that are dropped off?
With the increased volume lately, please allow 5-7 days for me to sharpen your knives. It will rarely be that long, I usually have them done in a day or two but it is very busy now so just in case. If you need them back sooner, it’s just a matter of letting me know but you do need to leave them with me, it is not a drop and wait service.
How long will the knife stay sharp?
For knives that are used regularly, every 3-4 months. Restaurant knives need to be sharpened much more frequently, approximately every 2-3 weeks. This is the most common question that I get and it is impossible to answer with a finite time. Edge retention periods differ with everyone, with every knife. It depends on so many things, , the steel, the way it is stored, the cutting board is a big one, what is being cut. Even if you are absolutely meticulous with your knife, it will get dull, sooner than expected.
What is the best cutting board to use:
This one is easy. Larchwood End Grain boards are the best I have ever seen and used and they are made in Cape Breton. They are the most edge friendly boards in the world in my opinion. Plastic boards are okay. The board should have a little give to it, as the edge hits the board it shouldn’t be coming to an abrupt halt as if it was hitting glass.
http://larchwoodcanada.com/shop/?v=7516fd43adaa
Is my cheap/old/rusted knife worth sharpening?
In short, yes, all knives are worth sharpening. Your options are to either get the knife sharpened, continue to use it dull, or throw it out/give it away and buy a new one. Even if it isn’t a dream knife, you paid good money for it and should be able to safely use it.
Do you sharpen Japanese Knives?
Yes
Do you sharpen serrated knives?
Yes
Do you sharpen scissors.?
No. I can refer you to someone if interested.
Will you fix broken knives?
Yes, for an additional $5.00 charge
How long does it take to sharpen a knife?
About 15 minutes for the average dull knife.
Can I wait and watch the knife being sharpened?
Typically no. However, if you travelled a fair distance and just have one or two knives, I can do them while you wait so you don’t have to make an extra trip.
Do you sharpen lawn mower blades/skates/grass shears/nippers/swords?
No, I focus solely on knives so that I can produce the sharpest knives in Nova Scotia.
