Sharpening a Pizza Cutter: Help Needed!

[leslieprichett]

Hi everyone,

I have a customer who ordered a pizza cutter from me this past summer. She said it is pretty dull now and wants to know if there is a way to sharpen it.
Can anyone help?

 

[gailz2]

I'd contact HO. Mine has not dulled after several years.

 

[Admin Greg]

Yes, there are a few ways to sharpen a pizza cutter. Here are some options:1. Use a honing steel: Similar to how you would sharpen a knife, you can use a honing steel to sharpen your pizza cutter. Hold the steel vertically and run the blade of the cutter against it at a 45-degree angle, moving from the handle towards the tip. Repeat on the other side of the blade. This process should help realign the edge and make it sharper.2. Try a sharpening stone: If you have a sharpening stone, you can use it to sharpen your pizza cutter. Wet the stone with water or oil (depending on the type of stone) and hold the blade of the cutter at a 20-degree angle against the stone. Move the blade back and forth across the stone, repeating on both sides of the blade. Be sure to rinse the blade thoroughly after sharpening.3. Use a handheld sharpener: There are handheld sharpeners specifically designed for pizza cutters that you can purchase. These usually have a slot where you can run the blade through to sharpen it. Be sure to follow the instructions on the sharpener carefully.4. Try a rotary-style sharpener: Similar to a handheld sharpener, there are also rotary-style sharpeners that can sharpen pizza cutters. These usually have a spinning wheel that you run the blade against. Again, be sure to follow the instructions carefully.5. Take it to a professional: If you're not comfortable sharpening the pizza cutter yourself, you can take it to a professional knife sharpener. They will have the proper tools and techniques to sharpen the blade effectively.Whichever method you choose, be sure to use caution and always follow safety precautions when handling sharp objects. Good luck!