Comments on: How do I sharpen a serrated bread knife?

Question: How do I sharpen a serrated bread knife?

stbalbach — Fri, 30 Jan 2004 19:31:13 -0800

How do I sharpen this or any serrated bread knife?

By: Smart Dalek

Smart Dalek — Fri, 30 Jan 2004 19:50:55 -0800

Diamond Machining has a list of sharpening techniques (scroll down).

By: silusGROK

silusGROK — Fri, 30 Jan 2004 20:02:13 -0800

That sort of serration is easy for a professional to accomodate. I would suggest taking it to a local knife sharpener (ask a reputable kitchen goods store for a reference).

By: Dick Paris

Dick Paris — Sat, 31 Jan 2004 04:53:49 -0800

If you do this yourself (sharpening can be fun!) I suggest you set-up a jig to hold the knife while you concentrate on your technique. I've never sharpened a serrated knife but I have sharpened saws, planes and chisels. Having something hold the saw, or knife in your case, is very helpful -- possibly essential. Make sure you are sitting or standing with a comfortable relationship to the knife and use smooth, long strokes.