"Happy John" wrote in message
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On Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:06:19 -0500, wrote:

On Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:43:40 -0500, Happy John
wrote:

I've never tried this. Anyone tried it? Looks like it might work, and cups
are cheaper than ceramic
knife sharpeners.

http://www.dump.com/2010/12/08/how-t...h-a-cup-video/

My father honed his knives on a china cup all the time. It is a very
old trick.

Yeah, but he didn't put his video on You Tube!


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Most knives do not need a sharpener, they a steel. Ceramic cup works like a
good steel. Eventually does need a stone, but most people use the sharpener
too much. And the steel not enough. Straightens out the rolled edge.