My ceramic knifes advice/help; (tomatoes, chef, buy, kitchen)

[11jay11]

Bought a red copper pan and while I was there, bought the ceramic knife set and amazed at how sharp they are.
Q: any one have experience with these ---- wonder how long the sharpness will last and maybe how to sharpen same.

[weezycom]

You'll need a diamond hone to sharpen them or go to a knife sharpening service that can has one. The edge lasts a very long time, but it also takes a little longer and more concentration to bring up a fresh edge. Congrats on the new knives!

[DontH8Me]

I bought a ceramic knife over a year ago and it is still sharp enough to slice tomatoes with ease. I've never had it sharpened. I figure if it gets dull enough or shatters I'll just buy another.

[Jkgourmet]

We purchased one of the electric sharpeners specifically made for ceramic knives. About $30 on amazon.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by 11jay11

Bought a red copper pan and while I was there, bought the ceramic knife set and amazed at how sharp they are.
Q: any one have experience with these ---- wonder how long the sharpness will last and maybe how to sharpen same.

I have just one: omg, it is so sharp, what a pleasure, but I am wondering the very same thing.

[Jkgourmet]

If it's a Kyocera brand, they will sharpen it for free, I think, but after doing that once, the postage fee made us look to buy our own sharpener.

I have the chef knife and pairing knife. Use both multiple times a day. They ARE wonderfully sharp and light.

[11jay11]

I agree, I bought the 3 knife set with potato peeler from Bed Bath & Beyond --- very reasonable, don't like the pot/peeler but I love the knifes.

[Threestep2]

My oldest ones go back 30 years. Pocket and kitchen knives from Boker. Never needed sharpening. Please use wooden or plastic cutting boards.

[Dirt Grinder]

I bought a fixed-angle knife sharpener online for less than $30. It comes with three sharpening stones, and you can purchase diamond stones for use with ceramic knives. Now, all my knives are as sharp as razors.

[MaryleeII]

Oh course, everyone knows not to put knifes in the dishwasher? My dh and kids would do that every time if I didn't watch them! Don't soak the knifes, either. Just a quick wipe, rinse, and dry, don't use anything abrasive to clean, minimal amount of soap, like one drop of Dawn.