The United Nations of Knives

Sometimes I get a collection of knives for sharpening — what I call a United Nations of Knives.

United Nations of Knives

This bundle of knives that I was given to sharpen while I was at Zanotto's Rose Garden today is a good example.

What I call a United Nations of Knives is a customer's diverse collection of knives. This bundle of knives is a good example: in here she has a Chicago Cutlery made in USA knife, a Wusthof made in Germany knife, a Sheffield made in England knife, a Henckel made in Brazil knife, and a couple of knives made in China.

There's nothing wrong with this in my opinion. Most everybody has a favorite knife — and there is no reason that they all have to be the same brand or style. Collect the knives that you like. Nothing wrong with buying a matching block of knives — but feel free to add to or change as you wish.

I sharpen knives at Zanotto's Rose Garden Friday afternoons 2pm to 6pm.