I've bought a knife sharpener
I'd seen this Scanpan model on Andrew's blog and really like the look of it. He said it worked well too, so I made up my mind to buy one. I searched a few stores but couldn't see any; last week I was in a housewares shop in Norwood, just passing time while waiting for the bus that would bring me home, (via the city and another bus...), when I glanced up and spotted these on a high shelf. checked my wallet....not enough cash. Bugger. I didn't want to come all the way back another day, so decided to use the debit card. I knew there was enough money in the bank. and here it is... isn't it beautiful? It is firmly attached to the base and you hold the handle while gently pulling the knives through the slots on the right there. if you enlarge the image you may be able to see the slots are numbered 1,2,3. Number one on the left is for regenerating blades that have not been sharpened in a year or more. Like mine. My knives are easily ten-fifteen years ...