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Why do you have to put toothpaste on the kitchen knife?

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What is the difference between sharpening and sharpening a knife blade?

Sharpen or sharpen? The two processes are similar but still slightly different. While sharpening gives the blade  a flawless razor edge , sharpening allows you to remove some of the material from the blade to  get a new, sharper edge . One thing is certain: the knives must be maintained jointly by both operations!

Use toothpaste for perfect sharpening of your knives at home

Toothpaste

If your knife  can no longer easily cut through a paper towel or the tender flesh of a tomato , it needs to be sharpened by you! Don’t panic, we’ve got you covered with an effective trick that won’t compromise your safety while cooking or polishing. We’re talking about  toothpaste ! And yes, there are all-purpose ingredients that are proving themselves in distinct fields. Are you curious to know how this technique works? First, equip yourself with the following tools:

  1. Obviously you will need the blunt knife you want to sharpen;
  2. Any toothpaste;
  3. A paper napkin;
  4. A porcelain bowl or plate that has an abrasive base;
  5. Salt and white wine;
  6. A dish brush.
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