i have a GREAT set of french steak knives. they even come in a lovely case.
now over time. they are VERY DULL!!!

is it difficult to sharpen the blade?it says on the case
to: " use a flint sharpening stone or a steel designed for cutlery."
to sharpen.

i am not familiar with either. i just love to cook. but now am trying to learn about maintaining what i have.
is it difficult to find a flint sharpening stone or cutlery sharpening steel?
probably somewhere like Williams – Sonoma.. but do you know of any place inexpensive ?

or should i just toss them, and buy new?
thanks in advance!

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 was gifted a 20-piece knife set, which includes six steak knives, kitchen shears, a sharpening stone, and then 12 other blades. I’m looking for a guide as to when to use a particular knife – what knife is best for a particular task. For example, when do you want to use a serrated edge versus a smooth edge for cutting? So, I’m looking for a guide on which blade to use by task – know where I can find one?
Of course I did try Google, didn’t really turn up much useful . .

My fiance has been wanting a ‘formal’ (I can think of a better word than that for it) pocket knife so I was thinking of getting him one for christmas. I know he likes the steak knives by this company so I though he might like a pocket knife by them. Which do you think is better.
A- http://www.amazon.com/Laguiole-leather-sharpener-Guaranteed-Authentic/dp/B000FSOYLI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1228522830&sr=8-1
B- http://www.amazon.com/Laguiole-leather-sharpener-Guaranteed-Authentic/dp/B000FSOYLS/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1228522830&sr=8-4