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Sharpening a Knife Under a Cup:My Smart Tip.

Sharpening a Knife Under a Cup:My Smart Tip.

Your kitchen knife no longer cuts as efficiently, but you don't no tool to sharpen it?

Don't panic, I have something that will save your day.

You must have a cup or a mug in your cupboards!

Well, here's what you'll use to sharpen your knife as well as with a sharpening steel or a whetstone.

Indeed, you just have to rub the blade under the cup to sharpen it. Watch:

Sharpening a Knife Under a Cup:My Smart Tip.

How to

1. Flip your cup or mug over so the bottom is facing up.

2. Rub the blade of the knife against the rough edges of the bottom of the cup, maintaining an angle of approximately 30° between the blade and the bottom of the cup.

3. Go back and forth several times, alternating the two sides of the blade.

4. Test your blade to verify that the sharpness is correct.

Result

There you go, you have easily sharpened the blade of your knife :-)

Simple, practical and effective!

This trick is perfect for maintaining sharpening your knives without specific equipment.

Good to know :it also works with the underside of a porcelain plate.

So don't hesitate to use it in your kitchen whenever you need it!

Your turn...

Do you know another method to sharpen your knife blades? Please let us know in the comments. We can't wait to read you!