Hello there and welcome to Chef KnifeWorks – my name is Jason Littlefield and I am the owner and professional knife sharpener located in Maple Grove, MN. Working out of my home shop allows me a little freedom in how much I charge for my services. It is very convenient as my commute is pretty […]
Basically – a knife is just a hunk of metal that is thin on one side – the Apex – and thicker on the other – the Spine. Primary Bevel refers to the angle from spine to apex. On a chisel ground tool – the primary bevel “IS” the cutting bevel. These tools are fairly […]
Degrees Per Side and Inclusive Angle When you sharpen your knife, you need to first select an angle. However, it can be confusing if you don’t understand the terminology used to describe the angles. There are two main ways to describe an angle when sharpening a knife. Degrees Per Side (dps) Degrees per side (dps) […]
I remember as a line cook, one of the many facets of the job was to learn which knife to use, how to use it, and when to use it. It made a difference to know which knife was the best for the job. It made my life easier. Once I became more skilled with […]
Dull Knives getting you down??? Are they making your food and meal prep more of a chore than before??? Give us a call at Chef KnifeWorks. We literally Make Your Chef Knife Work!!! We will bring your cutlery Back2Sharp and bring back the joy and smiles of creating a meal everyone will enjoy. Remember, a […]
Before and after from a fun little Henckels tonight. I repaired the nicks in the edge and then polished it up on the buffer to a mirror polish. Get your knives looking like this and Back2Sharp. Click the button below to go to our Booking page and choose a time that is convenient for you […]
My Favorite Go-To Knife and Why the Wüsthof Grand Prix ii 8” Chef Knife This thing is a beast in the kitchen and tends to hold its edge all day long with minimal honing (steeling) throughout the day. Where is this knife made? It is made in Germany still and it is forged with a […]
New Belts From CLIFF @ Curry Custom Cutlery. What an assortment! These all fit my Ken Onion Worksharp sharpener with the Blade Grinding Attachment. CLIFF had the best prices and the best service anywhere in Hawaii or on the Mainland. I can’t wait to get these on my machine and start sharpening a bunch of […]