knife sharpening

[raro]

does anyone know where to sharpen kitchen knives in Pattaya? Mine are that dull by now that the grind stone doesn't do it anymore....

[billd766]

I use a wet stone like this and olive oil as a lubricant. It takes a little while to get them sharp and not much after that to keep them sharp.

 

You should be able to get the stone in a hardware shop.

 

http://uk.knivesandtools.com/en/ct/whetstones-sharpening-stones.htm?gclid=Cj0KEQjw9b6-BRCq7YP34tvW_uUBEiQAkK3svXKttBXlmtZNv4Vpc-L7OVi8Kz-hQ1gT6mWUd2D2WSQaAvht8P8HAQ

[n210mp]

Got one if you need to borrow a stone ( actually it is carborundum flat stone) Rainer

all it needs is elbow grease to work

 

[KittenKong]

I have occasionally seen knife sharpeners going around on motorbikes/sidecars here. I imagine that they also hang out in some of the markets. Soi Buakow perhaps?

 

Personally I use one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01AJIYIKU/

 

I paid GBP5 for it.

 

 

[SidJames]

I bought a wet stone at the kitchen ware shop on 2nd rd opposite Pattayaland.

I would guess that the excellent new Friendship shop on Pattaya Tai would also stock them.

 

[n210mp]

??????? Wherefore art thou Romeo AKA Rainer

 

Oh and I almost forgot musty be having a senior moment 

 

This maybe helpful

 

 

[Gonsalviz]

I read somewhere that using a permanent marker on the edge makes it easier to see if you are evenly sharpening the blade.

[onemorechang]

Used these before ,  work very well,   no mess like oil stones

put an edge on in seconds. not sure of there life span. but its cheap

 

http://www.lazada.co.th/whetstone-3pcs-portable-diamond-sharpen-hone-set-stone-block-outhunting-kitchen-2338853.html 

 

or

http://www.lazada.co.th/taidea-ceramic-sharpening-rod-with-abs-handle-honing-knifesharpener-for-kitchen-knives-81012-2616420.html

 

Never used this one, but looks ok

[Denim]

For a hundred baht I bought a knife sharpening gadget in Chinatown. Small thing with a suction pad that is activated by a lever. Once secured to your counter you just drag your knife through the groove in the top . Takes 2 seconds and leaves your knifes razor sharp. No skill needed. Brilliant little tool....bought on for folks back home who also found it a most excellent kitchen gadget.

[raro]

thanks a lot for all the advice! Yes, I have a wet stone, but it doesn't seem to have much effect anymore. The leveling shown in the video seems to be the answer! 

 

ok....looks like I will have something to do on the weekend....was rather looking for someone to do that for me  

[impulse]

Best sharpening solution for the occasional (but not poor) user who doesn't want to spend hours and hours perfecting their technique:

 

http://www.lazada.co.th/ilife-lansky-deluxe-5-stone-system-5-hone-kit-extra-coarse-mediumfine-5042528.html

 

I looked for years in the markets of BKK before I broke down and bought one on Lazada.  Also available on EBay, Amazon, etc.  Probably cheaper, too.