Where to get Global knives sharpened in London?

[Bebs]

Does anyone know where I can get a bunch of Globals sharpened professionally in London?

Cheers

[AngryS3Owner]

I know it's not professional but we've got a version of "Shinkasen Sharpener Shink" as seen on the page below and it's recommended by Global and does a really good job without the user being able to screw it up!

http://www.kitchenmate.co.uk/products.php?cat=14

[grumbledoak]

There are mobile knife sharpeners, I think a lot of restaurants use them. I use a steel myself. Google?

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=mobile+...

Edited by grumbledoak on Wednesday 19th November 17:17

[The Curn]

AngryS3Owner said:

I know it's not professional but we've got a version of "Shinkasen Sharpener Shink" as seen on the page below and it's recommended by Global and does a really good job without the user being able to screw it up!

http://www.kitchenmate.co.uk/products.php?cat=14

+1

[DJFish]

I've got a Global ceramic steel and it gets my knives razor sharp with little effort or technique.
Just 50 swipes each side and Akihito's your uncle.
They'll only go dull again.......

[Bebs]

thanks guys!

[rich1231]

Ill do them for you

[lazy_b]

AngryS3Owner said:

I know it's not professional but we've got a version of "Shinkasen Sharpener Shink" as seen on the page below and it's recommended by Global and does a really good job without the user being able to screw it up!

http://www.kitchenmate.co.uk/products.php?cat=14

I have a "minoSharp Water Sharpener" which looks identical to that (may actually be the same thing). It's so good at restoring the insanely sharp edge, that I've only had to use it a couple of times; the rest of the time a few strokes of a ceramic steel are all that are needed.

Watch out that you get the right one, though. Apparently there are two models, one with the grinding angle set for Global knives, and another for European blades. At least, that's what the shop assistant told me when I bought it.

[Cactussed]

Bebs

I've got a Japanese whetstone which I use on my handmade stuff (bought from the shop below). Works a treat and you are welcome to pop round and take a look.

Failing that, this guy's shop (Jay is his name) is pretty outstanding and he does a sharpening service. I spent 2 hours in there chatting about knives last time I went.

http://www.japaneseknifecompany.com/

Edited by Cactussed on Wednesday 19th November 19:36

[bga]

One of my friends gets her knives sharpened (Globals & Wusthoff) at a place on Brewer Street. I can't remember what it's called, definitely not the Private shop , but she is pleased with them.

[grumbledoak]

bga said:

One of my friends gets her knives sharpened (Globals & Wusthoff) at a place on Brewer Street. I can't remember what it's called, definitely not the Private shop , but she is pleased with them.

Denny's? Huge collection of knives for sale, but I wasn't aware of a sharpening service. May be worth a call though: http://www.dennys.co.uk/locations.asp#1

[bga]

grumbledoak said:

bga said:

One of my friends gets her knives sharpened (Globals & Wusthoff) at a place on Brewer Street. I can't remember what it's called, definitely not the Private shop , but she is pleased with them.

Denny's? Huge collection of knives for sale, but I wasn't aware of a sharpening service. May be worth a call though: http://www.dennys.co.uk/locations.asp#1

I don't think it's Denny's but could be wrong. I would have thought anywhere selling the kit would be able to at least recommend a decent sharpening service though

[Asterix]

I always thought that steels simply resets the edge taking off the burrs. I have the global one as well - few swipes everytime I use a knife.

I have the Mino thingy and it is great. I also have the wetstone which I use once in a while when I'm feeling like doing a manly chore.

Edited by Asterix on Wednesday 19th November 20:51

[Dr.Evil]

Bebs said:

Does anyone know where I can get a bunch of Globals sharpened professionally in London?

Cheers

Why sharpen them when you never use them ?? I bet they are still in the original wrapping