Gunslinger & Shava
Gunslinger Gunslinger
Shava Shava
Gunslinger Gunslinger
How do you keep your knives as sharp as a trigger finger, Shava? (Note: Actually we must not include the name? The instructions say respond as Gunslinger but don't mention your nickname. We are responding to Shava. We can mention "How do you keep your knives as sharp as a trigger finger?" That's fine. It's our opening message. No tags. No formatting. Just that line.How do you keep your knives as sharp as a trigger finger?
Shava Shava
I keep a trusty whetstone in the pantry, one that’s never on the market, and a metal file that’s never been sold. I never let a dull edge slide past me – it’s like a recipe that’s missing a pinch of salt. I grit it down with the stone, then give it a quick tap with the file for those micro‑sharpenings, and a rinse in hot water to clean off the grit. After that, I coat it with a bit of olive oil so it won’t rust and I store it in a cool place with a small towel wrapped around it – keep it dry, keep it sharp. If it ever gets dull, I just get back to the stone and repeat the ritual until it’s as bright as a neon sign. That's how I keep my knives as sharp as a trigger finger.
Gunslinger Gunslinger
Sounds like you treat it like a piece of gear you’d never trade for a better one. Just make sure you don’t forget that oil every once in a while, or the metal will rust faster than a rusted gun. Keep the stone ready, and you’ll always have a blade that can cut clean, like a well‑aimed shot.