survey – how many sharpening knives for gifts?

If I had the raise my hand smiley I would place it here. I put the same base you have on yours Josh so it will be easier to transport and use at various locations..I dig being able to tilt it around. I will give it a go these next 2 weeks..at every house we visit..in will come the Wicked Edge.. Car is packed..just watching my wife run around looking like she forgot everything..I keep hearing “real soon” LOL.

Sorry, gotta know lol. I am doing this for both my mother and my mother in law and probably some other family members. How many of you guys are doing the same? Think they will appreciate it? I will look forward to hearing any and all stories after the holidays as well 😉

Since I’ve been traveling by auto, I packed my white stone base this time, too.

I will eventually put together the clamp/pivot combination but the places that I’m traveling to now actually work better with the vise on its base.

My family expects the sharpening. I have, over the years, set everyone up with small handheld sharpeners that I’d use when visiting. It wasn’t until I got to this forum with this equipment that it became obvious that I’d have to take stuff with me!! And, frankly, I love it.

I know my tools pretty well. Just bring on the knives.

Which, to address your question, they appreciate at different levels but seldom do I see the little secret smile of satisfaction probably everyone here knows.

When I hold a knife that really cuts; I can’t help be have that sweet feeling little smile come over me.

My son’s an ER doctor — he gets it. A grand-niece and her husband are chef’s. Not all chef’s really get it but they do. Nephew Cliff gets it — he’s here on the forum.

Last year I took my time and went through all the progressions. This year, I’m knocking the knives out — quick & easy.

And for all these people, the knives are still sharper than they’ve typically experienced before.

Oh, all express their thanks and some even wonder at the sharpness — all while “slamming” the knife on a ceramic plate while chopping and slicing next to the beautiful teak cutting board and then tossing the blade into the dishwasher with the rest of the forks, spoons and knives. AAAArrrrrgggghhhhh…….

A tiny bit frustrating but then I get to do some more sharpening!! (Which sometimes gets me out of dish duty!! And that, I appreciate.)

Thanks to all here for contributing to an incredible year.

I leave you with this wisdom you may have heard before.

Forget the past. You cannot change it.
Forget the future. You cannot predict it.
Forget the present. I did not get you one.

B)

Wishing you all the best, safest and sublime holiday season,

..an then watch them pile their knifes you just sharpened into a drawer and slam it shut..

Lucky for me, my Brother allowed me to take his other folders and fixed blades home..so I can do some pimping on them and take my time. More on those later…and on another thread.. B)

Laughed out loud…. literally, as I was reading this, my sister-in-law was cutting up some shrimp with her 5″ santoku, washed, rinsed and “clink” — into the drawer with the forks and spoons….. AAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH…… :sick:

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Looking forward to photos of your brother’s blades…

I did 18 knives for my sister and parents. My mom rolled the edge of her chefs knife on a GLASS cutting board not 5 minutes after I finished it. I know what to get her next year now.

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