Xtra Sharp Knife Care

Buy a steel and use it.
“If you’re going to invest in good knives, you should invest in a good steel.” A steel is an aligning rod.Sharpening steels do not sharpen a knife, instead the purpose of a steel is to align the edge of the knife.As the knife is used over time, the edge will fold one side or the other. As tiny microscopic fibers bend over and dull the edge of your knife.The Steel will realign and straighten these microscopic fibers.Steeling is the best way to maintain the edge of the knife.Eventually your knife will become dull and will need to be sharpened.You can invest in a sharpening stone to keep your knives going or call Xtra Sharp to come round and get your knives to a better than shop sharp finish.