this was interesting. i'm not much one for knives, but i do remember the experience of taking kitchen knives to the knife guy in a city many years back to get them sharpened. small fortune. It's a great skill to have if you are a homesteader and can keep a kit and some good quality knives. Unfortunately, most people are still living in throw away culture mode, where they will just buy cheap knives and throw them out when they no longer cut as they should. The plus side is you can pick up really good quality knives for a few dollars at the thrift store if you know what you are looking for.