How to Sharpen a Meat Slicer Blade A meat slicer should be sharpened at least every couple of weeks to keep the blade in optimum shape. Not sure if the blade is sharp enough? You can use a piece of paper to test the sharpness and see if you need to sharpen the blade. ...
The blade—long enough to cover ground on a big piece of meat— is slightly flexible, with a sharp tip to handle the curves around bones. I call this the November knife because it is perfect for carving holiday roasts. There are also slicers with a rounded tip, for boneless meats. ...
I like to buy steaks that are at least 1.5 to 2 inches (3.8 to 5 cm) thick. This way, you’ll cut wider slices of thin-cut meats that are suitable for Japanese recipes. Use a very sharp kitchen knife. Sharpen the blade before you start. This way, you’ll slice through the ...