What is a easy way to sharpen a knife that don;t take a lot of skill?

Answer 1

This is a question that is near and dear to my heart. I insist on sharp knives in my kitchen. If the knife is an expensive one, I would take it to a professional to get it sharpened. A knive works best when the edge is ground at a 20 degree angle. That said, Wustoff makes a hand held sharpener that has a carbide side to do the rough angle, and a ceramic side to finish the blade to a super sharp edge. You simply hold the blade at 90 degrees to the sharpener, and pull the knife through. Check out the link below.

Once you have your knife sharp, and if you want to get serious about keeping a knife sharp, buy a steel. You see, a knife edge will "roll" over with use. A steel will take out the minute roll and make your knife super sharp. I use a steel every time I pick up a knife. A few quick swipes with the steel and you are ready to go.

I added another link below to demonstrate the use of a steel.

Under NO circumstances should you use a can opener or grinder type sharpener. That is, unless you want to quickly ruin a good blade.

Answer 2

Most butchers will sharpen a knife for free or somewhere in the $2-$3 range. That is the best way to do it without skill, I advised getting a good stone and a cheap knife and practice so you do get more skill full in sharpening you own knife, then get a good blade to use

Answer 3

Some can openers have one built in. Or, you can buy a small, hand held sharpener at most stores.

Answer 4

get another sharp knife