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Knife FAQ's

How often should I sharpen my knives?

  • I recommend every 6 to 12 months.

What are the benefits of a sharp knife?

  • A sharp knife is safer.

  • A joy to use.

  • Sharp knives won’t tear through meat and vegetables but will cut through them. 

  • Cry less when chopping onions.

What is a whetstone?

  • A whetstone is a fine grained stone for sharpening tools and knives.  

  • A sharpening stone.

How do I care for my knives?

  • Don’t put them in the dishwasher

  • Use a knife rack or knife block

  • Don’t keep your knives loose in a drawer.

  • Use a wood or plastic cutting board.  Glass will dull knives.

  • Keep them sharp.

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Whetstone knife sharpening, Broomfield or Westminster, Colorado
McLeod's Sharpening in Broomfield or Westminster, Colorado

In need of a knife sharpening in Broomfield or Westminster, Colorado? 
Email: MCLEODSSHARPENING@GMAIL.COM
Call: 303-525-7197

I am using the proceeds from this project to support my desire to serve others as a ‘snail-mail’ chaplain.  I use the postal service to send notes of encouragement, comfort and kindness to those who need it.  I also want to be able to have a ministry of presence for shut-ins, the sick, and those in the hospital or hospice.  If you know of someone that could use a card or note please email me.

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