How to sharpen knife with chunk missing?
Is it better to grind off the whole blade or should I find someone to add metal and then sharpen it again?
Best Answer
Grinding the blade down that much would potentially change the shape of the blade. Due to the full depth bolster you would have to either try to reshape the bolster as well or create a blade that tapered very differently. The knife is an Oxo Good Grips 8” chefs knife which sells for around £20. It’s difficult to see that either of your options would be as effective as replacing the knife, unless it has sentimental value.
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Can you fix a chipped blade?
If the blade chips, the only way to repair the blade is to reduce the height of the blade and create a new edge. We can create a new tip for your blade. When we recreate the point of the knife we will have to grind down metal from the existing blade to form a new tip.Can a chipped knife be sharpened?
If the chip is small enough and you're OK with it, you can gradually sharpen it out over the course of multiple sharpenings to extend the life of your blade. Chip repairs are often convenient times to consider resetting the angle of your blade since you're already doing the heavy work.How To Sharpen Dull Knives
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Answer 2
I had the same happen to me because I was in a hurry and cut frozen cheese thus being in the same situation as you.
I brought the knife to a professional to have it sharpened and he did a great job of grinding the blade evenly. That was 5 years ago and the knife is still serving me well.
He asked 15€ to do the job, but that was a fraction of what a new knife would have cost me. So if you have the tools and knowledge of doing it yourself: Grind the blade! Otherwise, bring it to a professional; it's not an easy job!
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