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Are cemamic knives really sharp?
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Knife...-search&sr=8-5 "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
micky writes:
Are cemamic knives really sharp? Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Knife...-search&sr=8-5 "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? Well, you can buy one and see for yourself. https://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-c...ife-61443.html Careful you don't cut yourself. |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
On 7/2/2019 4:42 PM, micky wrote:
Are cemamic knives really sharp? Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Knife...-search&sr=8-5 "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? I've had a couple and yes, they are sharp and hold it for a long time. |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
In alt.home.repair, on Tue, 2 Jul 2019 19:48:15 -0400, Ed Pawlowski
wrote: On 7/2/2019 4:42 PM, micky wrote: Are cemamic knives really sharp? Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Knife...-search&sr=8-5 "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? I've had a couple and yes, they are sharp and hold it for a long time. Thanks. Good to know. And I'll try not to cut myself. :=) |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
On 7/2/2019 4:42 PM, micky wrote:
Are cemamic knives really sharp? Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Knife...-search&sr=8-5 "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? It's not mainly about being sharper, a steel blade can be sharpened the same as a ceramic blade and vice versa, the issue with ceramic is they hold their sharpness much much longer than a traditional steel. |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
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Are cemamic knives really sharp?
On 7/2/2019 11:23 PM, Ralph Mowery wrote:
In article , says... "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? I've had a couple and yes, they are sharp and hold it for a long time. Can the ceramic knife be sharpened at home without any special equipment when it does become dull ? There are sharpeners but I have no idea how well they work. |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
Ralph Mowery wrote:
In article , says... "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? I've had a couple and yes, they are sharp and hold it for a long time. Can the ceramic knife be sharpened at home without any special equipment when it does become dull ? Diamond sharpened I guess. I use the ceramic rods to sharpen steel knifes. Greg |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
On 7/2/19 4:42 PM, micky wrote:
Are cemamic knives really sharp? Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Knife...-search&sr=8-5 "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? Use a Dewalt reciprocating saw with a smooth/knife blade. |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
micky wrote:
Are cemamic knives really sharp? Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Knife...-search&sr=8-5 "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? I really don't know or have any experience with ceramic knives, but I wonder if they are so good why don't we see butchers and other food professionals using them? |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
On 7/3/2019 7:21 AM, badgolferman wrote:
micky wrote: Are cemamic knives really sharp? Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Knife...-search&sr=8-5 "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? I really don't know or have any experience with ceramic knives, but I wonder if they are so good why don't we see butchers and other food professionals using them? I guess if you drop it on a hard surface it is going to break. A good knife can last many years and sharpening is not that difficult. Apparently ceramic knives stay sharp much longer but to restore a good edge might require sending them off to be resharpened. |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
On 7/3/2019 8:22 AM, Frank wrote:
On 7/3/2019 7:21 AM, badgolferman wrote: micky wrote: Are cemamic knives really sharp? Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Knife...-search&sr=8-5 "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? I really don't know or have any experience with ceramic knives, but I wonder if they are so good why don't we see butchers and other food professionals using them? I guess if you drop it on a hard surface it is going to break.Â* A good knife can last many years and sharpening is not that difficult. Apparently ceramic knives stay sharp much longer but to restore a good edge might require sending them off to be resharpened. Correct on breaking. Many butchers us knives from a service that comes in and sharpens them, replaces them, etc. They get a lot of hard use. While great for home use, I don't see them working as well for a butcher that does more than the typical straight cut. |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
On Tue, 02 Jul 2019 16:42:12 -0400, micky
wrote: Are cemamic knives really sharp? Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Knife...-search&sr=8-5 "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? "Ordinary kitchen knives" are not sharp at all, unless you sharpen them. If I left sharpening to the wife they'd barely cut through a banana, and I'd be forced into a life of decadent vegetarianism. []'s -- Don't be evil - Google 2004 We have a new policy - Google 2012 |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
On Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 7:21:35 AM UTC-4, badgolferman wrote:
micky wrote: Are cemamic knives really sharp? Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Knife...-search&sr=8-5 "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? I really don't know or have any experience with ceramic knives, but I wonder if they are so good why don't we see butchers and other food professionals using them? Brittle and easy to break would be one good reason. |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
On 7/2/2019 4:42 PM, micky wrote:
Are cemamic knives really sharp? Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Knife...-search&sr=8-5 "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? Some people destroy their knives within minutes of taking them out of the box. The proper way to cut with a knife is with light downward pressure and a back and forth sawing action. If you slam it into the cutting board (like the TV chefs), you'll distort or roll the cutting edge. Then you have to resharpen. |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
On 07/03/2019 05:21 AM, badgolferman wrote:
micky wrote: Are cemamic knives really sharp? Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Knife...-search&sr=8-5 "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? I really don't know or have any experience with ceramic knives, but I wonder if they are so good why don't we see butchers and other food professionals using them? They are brittle. That's something to remember when sharpening them too. When sharpening conventional knives many people introduce a bending force to the blade. What you don't even notice when sharpening a steel blade with snap a ceramic. Diamond stones aren't 100% necessary if you don't mind taking hours to wear down the edge. Another thing from the conventional technique; feeling for a slight burr on the off side edge won't work with ceramic. Steel, preferably carbon and not stainless, has sliced anything I've needed to slice. |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
On Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 9:22:49 AM UTC-4, Shadow wrote:
On Tue, 02 Jul 2019 16:42:12 -0400, micky wrote: Are cemamic knives really sharp? Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Knife...-search&sr=8-5 "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? "Ordinary kitchen knives" are not sharp at all, unless you sharpen them. If I left sharpening to the wife they'd barely cut through a banana, and I'd be forced into a life of decadent vegetarianism. I prefer a sharp knife for vegetables (for everything, really). It's much safer. Cindy Hamilton |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
Are cemamic knives really sharp? Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? I really don't know or have any experience with ceramic knives, but I wonder if they are so good why don't we see butchers and other food professionals using them? Google & read-up ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceramic_knife https://www.knivesandtools.com/en/ct/ceramic-knives.htm Never use a normal sharpening steel on a folded-steel knife. http://www.leevalley.com/en/Garden/p...357,75438&ap=1 John T. |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
On Wed, 3 Jul 2019 06:31:37 -0700 (PDT), trader_4
wrote: On Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 7:21:35 AM UTC-4, badgolferman wrote: micky wrote: Are cemamic knives really sharp? Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Knife...-search&sr=8-5 "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? I really don't know or have any experience with ceramic knives, but I wonder if they are so good why don't we see butchers and other food professionals using them? Brittle and easy to break would be one good reason. Probably the best reason to avoid them. If you drop your trendy ceramic knife on your trendy granite counter top you will have trendy Picasso art. |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
In alt.home.repair, on Wed, 03 Jul 2019 10:22:14 -0300, Shadow
wrote: On Tue, 02 Jul 2019 16:42:12 -0400, micky wrote: Are cemamic knives really sharp? Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Knife...-search&sr=8-5 "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? "Ordinary kitchen knives" are not sharp at all, unless you sharpen them. If I left sharpening to the wife they'd barely cut through a banana, and I'd be forced into a life of decadent vegetarianism. []'s Maybe there is some difference in how we interpret "ordinary kitchen knife". I'm sure those knife sets that are sold are already sharpened. I bought 3 large knives at a yard sale 10 or 20 years ago. I don't even take care of them and they're still sharp. Every few years I buy a paring knife at the supermarket. They're still sharp, just not quite as sharp, when I buy a new one. I |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
In alt.home.repair, on Wed, 3 Jul 2019 10:08:12 -0400, Bod F
wrote: On 7/2/2019 4:42 PM, micky wrote: Are cemamic knives really sharp? Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Knife...-search&sr=8-5 "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? Some people destroy their knives within minutes of taking them out of the box. The proper way to cut with a knife is with light downward pressure and a back and forth sawing action. If you slam it into the cutting board (like the TV chefs), you'll distort or roll the cutting edge. Then you have to resharpen. Interesting. When I was in high school my brother was in med school. He was cutting a tomato and the topic came up, so he showed my mother and me how he was taught to cut a kidney. What you said plus after going part way down, to flip it over and cut from the other side, so that the knife didn't hit the surface and damage the knife. He used to hide disgusting things under his bed. One was a greasy paper bag that I think he said had part of an arm in it. I'm not going to look. We shared a bedroom but he was good enough not to open the bag when I was nearby. |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
On Wed, 03 Jul 2019 14:34:06 -0400, micky
wrote: In alt.home.repair, on Wed, 03 Jul 2019 10:22:14 -0300, Shadow wrote: On Tue, 02 Jul 2019 16:42:12 -0400, micky wrote: Are cemamic knives really sharp? Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Knife...-search&sr=8-5 "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? "Ordinary kitchen knives" are not sharp at all, unless you sharpen them. If I left sharpening to the wife they'd barely cut through a banana, and I'd be forced into a life of decadent vegetarianism. []'s Maybe there is some difference in how we interpret "ordinary kitchen knife". I'm sure those knife sets that are sold are already sharpened. I bought 3 large knives at a yard sale 10 or 20 years ago. I don't even take care of them and they're still sharp. Every few years I buy a paring knife at the supermarket. They're still sharp, just not quite as sharp, when I buy a new one. Most people don't know what a sharp knife is until they use one that a chef or meat cutter uses every day. |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
Most people don't know what a sharp knife is until they use one that a chef or meat cutter uses every day. Few people have a steel to keep them in shape too. Even fewer know how to properly use one. I own a steel but almost never use it - I prefer the little diamond stick like a mini steel http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/p...t=2,2160,40710 Just a few swipes on each edge, a few times per year. I also use it to touch-up the long serrated bread knives - it's a bit tedious - one curve at a time - but it's once-per year. and I don't know how else to do it .. A full-sized diamond steel is available but a bit pricey : http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...=1,43072,43079 John T. |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
On Wed, 03 Jul 2019 14:34:06 -0400, micky
wrote: In alt.home.repair, on Wed, 03 Jul 2019 10:22:14 -0300, Shadow wrote: On Tue, 02 Jul 2019 16:42:12 -0400, micky wrote: Are cemamic knives really sharp? Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Knife...-search&sr=8-5 "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? "Ordinary kitchen knives" are not sharp at all, unless you sharpen them. If I left sharpening to the wife they'd barely cut through a banana, and I'd be forced into a life of decadent vegetarianism. []'s Maybe there is some difference in how we interpret "ordinary kitchen knife". I'm sure those knife sets that are sold are already sharpened. They usually are. I bought 3 large knives at a yard sale 10 or 20 years ago. I don't even take care of them and they're still sharp. Every few years I buy a paring knife at the supermarket. They're still sharp, just not quite as sharp, when I buy a new one. Why on earth do you buy new knives ? Mine are all 40 years old. Scissors too. I bought too many thinking they would wear out. They didn't. Re sharpening: A steel just straightens the blade. You need a stone to actually hone it (not too often). I have an old leather belt from the hippy 70's (4" wide, an ex-girlfriend I can barely remember threw it out and I salvaged it) to "strop it". []'s -- Don't be evil - Google 2004 We have a new policy - Google 2012 |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
On 07/03/2019 07:10 PM, Shadow wrote:
A steel just straightens the blade. You need a stone to actually hone it (not too often). I have an old leather belt from the hippy 70's (4" wide, an ex-girlfriend I can barely remember threw it out and I salvaged it) to "strop it". []'s I have a genuine imported Russian leather strop with the linen belt on the back. It says Petrograd so it's been around for a while. I like Russians; they make things that last. |
Are cemamic knives really sharp?
On 7/2/2019 6:48 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 7/2/2019 4:42 PM, micky wrote: Are cemamic knives really sharp? Are some sharper than steel knives, like this ad says? https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Knife...-search&sr=8-5 "The sharpness of our ceramic knife is 10 times than ordinary kitchen knives,"? I've had a couple and yes, they are sharp and hold it for a long time. Agree. Very, VERY sharp (the Harbor Freight ones) and they hold an edge for lot longer than steel (provided you don't drop them, in which case you'll still have a very sharp edge, but a LOT of them and very short lengths) Even sharper, look up "obsidian scalpel." They are fashioned from volcanic glass and are so sharp that some surgeons still use them for delicate surgery. They are said to have an edge so fine and sharp that they actually cut the tissue cells in half rendering an incredibly smooth cut and promoting faster healing. |
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