This 1 week visit to kansascity is all about #craftmanship To the home cook, a #knife is often just a tool for slicing and dicing, but in the #professional kitchen, it’s an extension of the chef’s hand. That’s why I’m pursuing a professional knife repair and #sharpening certificate—it’s about more than just a sharp edge. The knives I use professionally are vastly different from those found in a typical kitchen. They can be incredibly expensive and are made from #specialized steels, each with unique properties. To properly care for these high-performance tools, I must understand the #science behind them, including the #metallurgy of different alloys. Repairing a professional knife isn’t a simple sharpening job. It’s a complex process that involves re-profiling the blade, recreating the primary and secondary #bevels , and setting the final edge using a combination of precision machines and whetstones. Every step requires a deep understanding of the blade’s #geometry and its intende...