How to sharpen a knife when there is no sharpening wheel, sandpaper or other goodies at hand with which you could sharpen a dull knife? Believe me, there is something for sharpening a knife in almost every kitchen. This is an ordinary mug! Ceramic or clay doesn't really matter.
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A plate or some other piece of kitchen utensil may also be suitable, as long as the edge is free from the glossy coating (enamel) on the back side. See picture.
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In general, we take a knife in one hand, a mug in the other, and with back-and-forth movements we sharpen the cutting edge of the knife.
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Let's check.
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Cuts great! And don’t worry about the dishes - nothing happened to them, not one bit.
PS: After sharpening, you need to rinse the knife in water to remove particles formed during sharpening. Well, don’t forget to wash the mug accordingly.