I bought this titanium dive knife and it isn’t very sharp and I’d like to get a nice edge on it. Can I use the knife sharpener in my kitchen knife block?

I am in the process of gradually upgrading my existing kitchen knives one at a time and want to know what kitchen knives would be best to add to my collection. I have already have a quality 10" chef’s knife, a 3" paring knife, a serrated bread knife and a 6" utility/slicing knife that I reach for all the time. Any others I should add? What about the Asian Santoku knives? Do I need one? I have a sharpening steel. I have about 3 more slots in my knife block. I’m not sure I’d use a boning knife much. I would like to know what other knives good cooks find useful.

I recently purchased the Global Ikasu Knife Block Set (I also have an I.O.Shen Chef’s Knife) and I need some advice on what brand of steel and stone to purchase. I am considering buying a diamond steel, should I buy the Global one or another brand? The Global diamond steel is quite coarse and I would prefer one with a finer grit. Perhaps a fine DMT steel.

Should I stick with a Global or Minosharp sharpening stone or can I buy another brand, and what is the difference between a diamond, whetstone or ceramic stone?

Any experience with the Minosharp pull through water sharpeners. I’ve heard that they don’t work as well as a steel and stone.

Thanks!

I want to take my set of kitchen knives to be sharpened somewhere in San Diego. What kind of price do they charge for this service?
The knives are sabatier, as seen here:

http://www.amazon.com/Sabatier-Precision-38-Piece-Knife-Block/dp/B00009XFSI/ref=pd_bbs_5/102-8741282-6158526?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1181232355&sr=8-5

Do you remember which part of mira mesa? What big store was in the shopping center? Home depot? Albertsons? etc..

I am choosing a flybuys reward, i have narrowed it down to the two following:

•11 knives plus knife block & Staysharp sharpening device.
•Safe knife block for storage of Wiltshire Staysharp Stainless Steel knives.
•Easy to use sharpening device to keep knives sharp at all times.
•Knives: Paring, Utility, Carving, Vegetable, Cook’s, and 6 Steak Knives.
•Highest Quality Stainless Steel for Wiltshire premium knives.
•Well balanced hollow handle for comfort of use.
•Dishwasher safe.
•25 Year Guarantee.

(I ONLY REALLY NEED THE 5 OTHER KNIFES AND THE SHARPENER AS I HAVE STEAK KNIFES ALREADY)

all porcelain and classic white 5 piece bake set,
The set includes a lasagne dish, two casserole dishes and two baking dishes. For extra ease, the bakeware is dishwasher and microwave safe.

WHICH I ONLY WANT THE CASEROLE DISHES AS I HAVE THE OTHERS

which should i choose please?

I have two sets in my mind to buy of kitchen knifes but not sure what will be a better buy and why?
Option A: Chicago Cutlery is a 10-pc. Knife Block set. It comes with a paring knife, four steak knife, utility/ boning knife, chef’s knife, slicing knife, sharpening steel, and 12 slot wood storage block. All for .95
Option B: Chicago Cutlery is a 12-pc. knife block set. It comes with paring knife, utility knife, chefs knife, six steak knifes, kitchen shears, and hardwood knife block. All for .95

Which is a better buy and why?