The knife at home is blunt. What grinding tool is better?

For home sharpening, it is recommended to use a grindstone or sharpener. The following is a detailed introduction about two kinds of sharpeners:

1. whetstone: This is a traditional sharpening tool, which can be operated manually. Grinding stones have different mesh numbers, from low to high, and they can provide different sharpening effects. Generally speaking, grindstones with low mesh number (100-400) are suitable for primary grinding, and grindstones with high mesh number (1000- 10000) are suitable for fine grinding. When sharpening a knife with a grindstone, it is necessary to wrap the grindstone with water or a wet cloth to keep it moist, and at the same time pay attention to the angle and intensity of sharpening.

2. Pencil Sharpener: This is a convenient sharpening tool, suitable for home use. Sharpeners come in different styles, including fixed and portable. The design of the sharpener makes the operation easier. Generally, pulling the sharpener can achieve the effect of sharpening the knife. However, the effect of the sharpener may not be as good as that of the manual sharpening stone, and it may not meet the demand for some professional chefs or people who have higher requirements for knives.

Generally speaking, the choice of sharpening tools mainly depends on your needs and proficiency. If it is the first time to use a sharpening tool, it is recommended to choose a sharpener. If you have higher requirements for sharpening, you can consider using a manual sharpening stone.