Sharpening Dull Knives

If you run into the situation of having a knife go dull and you do not have the time or proper equipment, i.e. a steel or stone to sharpen it try this technique. Turn over a small 6″ to 8″ plate. A ceramic plate works best. You should see were the plate did not receive glaze prior to firing in the kiln (the round base). Take the knife you want to sharpen and hold it into your hand at a slight angle horizontally above the bottom of the plate. Now move the knife in a circular motion across the plate bottom of the plate. Reverse and sharpen the other side of the knife.