To Sharpen Knifes in Accordance to Halacha
At J&J Knife Sharpening, we understand that your kitchen tools are an integral part of your kosher home. That is why we maintain the highest standards of halachic integrity throughout our entire sharpening process.
Whether you are a home cook or a professional establishment, you can trust that your cutlery is treated with the utmost respect, care, and strict adherence to the laws of Kashrut.
Here are serval of the sources for the Halachas for Knife Sharpening.
Kashrut Source
Shulchan Aruch HaRav
Shulchan Aruch HaRav
Shulchan Aruch HaRav
It is permitted to use the same knife sharpener for sharpening both dairy, meat and Pareve knives.
This applies whether the sharpener is made of metal, stone, and applies to both a hand and electric sharpener.
Rabbi Goldstein
Star K
Shulchan Aruch HaRav
Shulchan Aruch HaRav
If the sharpener gets hot (more than 120F) during sharpening, one should use separate sharpeners. If the sharpener does not get hot, then one can use the same one for meat and dairy.
Star-K FAQ - Kosher Status of Meat, Dairy and Fish - Can one use the same knife sharpener for meat and dairy knives?
cRc
Shulchan Aruch HaRav
cRc
But if you would only sharpen a clean knife, you can use the same sharpener for meat, dairy, and pareve knives.
By Rabbi Dovid Cohen , Administrative Rabbinic Coordinator