design.
Some vintage sharpeners were intended for specific types of knives, while others were more general-purpose kitchen tools.
That’s why you shouldn’t assume that every strange wheel-and-handle gadget is safe to use on every knife.
The design matters.
If you find one in an old kitchen, take a close look before putting a valuable knife against it.
The Wheel Is Usually the Big Clue
If you’re trying to identify one of these mysterious kitchen gadgets, start with the wheel.
Is it:
- Abrasive or rough?
- Designed to rotate?
- Connected to a
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