Spent $150 on a 'professional' knife sharpener that just wrecked my edge

I mean, it was this electric thing with guides, supposed to be foolproof. It took off way too much metal and left a burr I'm still trying to fix. Anyone have a go-to sharpening service they trust, or should I just stick with my stones?

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leor3716h ago

That "foolproof" electric sharpener claim gets a lot of people. Those guides can't tell if your blade is already thin, so they just grind off the same amount every time. A good sharpening service should check the blade first, but honestly, learning your stones is slower but way more reliable in the long run.

craig.grace12h ago

Shortcuts often cost more time later.