KNIFE SHARPENING ACCESSORIES
MAKE KNIFE SHARPENING EASY
Keeping your knives in peak condition requires more than just a sharpener—you need the right accessories to accompany your sharpening tools. At The Cotswold Knife Company, we offer a carefully selected range of sharpening accessories designed to enhance your sharpening routine. Stocking whetstone flatteners & holders, angle guides, and more, our collection ensures your sharpening tools stay effective.
Our range of angle guides helps maintain consistency, while whetstone holders provide stability during sharpening. For those using whetstones, our flattening stones ensure your stone stays level, maximising its sharpening performance. Investing in high-quality sharpening accessories means better results and easier sharpening.
- Renowned Brands:Stocking sharpening accessories from both Wusthof & Kai
- Express Delivery: If ordered before 2 pm we will dispatch the same working day. Express delivery is available at checkout.
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MinoSharp Sharpening Guide Rails
Wusthof Flattening Stone for Whetstones
FAQs
Professionals use a variety of tools to sharpen their knives, depending on their specific needs and level of expertise. Here are the most common sharpening tools used by chefs and professionals:
- Whetstones (Sharpening Stones): Whetstones are the most widely used sharpening tool among professionals. These stones come in different grits, with lower grits (e.g., 1000) used for repairing and reshaping the blade, and higher grits (e.g., 6000) for polishing and honing. Whetstones offer precise control, allowing professionals to sharpen knives to their desired sharpness and angle.
- Honing Steel (Sharpening Rods): While honing steels don’t technically sharpen knives, they are essential for maintaining the edge between sharpenings. Professional chefs use honing steels frequently to realign the knife’s edge and keep it sharp during daily use. A diamond or ceramic honing rod can provide some sharpening while realigning the blade.
- Electric Knife Sharpeners: Some professionals use high-quality electric sharpeners, particularly those working in high-volume kitchens where time is a factor. These sharpeners can provide a quick and consistent edge, though they may not offer the precision of a whetstone.
- Manual Pull-Through Sharpeners: Though less common among traditional chefs, some professionals prefer pull-through sharpeners for their ease of use. These sharpeners have preset angles, making them user-friendly, but they don’t provide as much control over the sharpening process as whetstones.
- Professional Sharpening Services: Many chefs also send their knives to professional sharpening services, where experts use specialized equipment to restore a knife’s edge. This is often done for high-end knives to maintain their performance over time.
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