> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://peppage.gitbook.io/knowledge/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://peppage.gitbook.io/knowledge/food/knives.md). # Knives The right tools for the job and sharp knives are the right tool. However, it's challenging to find anyone to sharpen knives reliably. To fix I wanted to sharpen knives at home with the least amount of starting a new hobby. It is a bit of a rabbit hole but I started with the most suggested whetstone on reddit, [Shapton 1000](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TPFT0G/). ## Future knives * [Kintaro White #2 Kurouchi Nakiri](https://mtckitchen.com/kintaro-white-2-kurouchi-nakiri-165mm-6-5/) - Decent knife without being too expensive * [Tojiro Shirogami Hairline Nakiri ](https://www.chefknivestogo.com/toshhalina16.html)- A steal at the price. ## Notes * [Nakiri recommendation-beginner sharpening](https://www.reddit.com/r/chefknives/comments/i0mjk2/nakiri_recommendationbeginner_sharpening/) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://peppage.gitbook.io/knowledge/food/knives.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.