Sharpening kitchen knives

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Hi all, ive just had my basic metalworking induction and im looking to get some use out of the space, ive been meaning to sharpen some of my kitchen knives and thought i could make quick work of it using the belt sander in the metal shop.

First I just wanted to make sure that its fine with everyone for me to bring in a couple of kitchen knives, as i could see how that might be a problem.

Provided it is ok, i also wanted to ask if anyone would be to give me some guidance with this, the knives i have are pretty cheap and old so i dont mind ruining some of them, but i definitely want to get the proper technique down so that when i eventually buy some nicer ones im not messing those up.

Thanks,
Ibraheem

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@metaltechs

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The best tool in the space for knives would definitely be the Tormek, I remember speaking to a member who raved about how good it is for kitchen knives - plus there are jigs etc. that’ll let you get the bevel just right without trying to eyeball it like on a grinder

I believe Tormek inductions are handled by the wood lathe techs ATM

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