We have elsewhere in the vibrant sprawl of London a service that can take those tired blades, breathe new life into them. The sound of steel whispering, sparks flying and the next thing you notice is… your carrots are sliced so thin they are almost about to vanish. It’s magic isn’t it knife sharpening?

Imagine the work of an artist knife sharpener with delicate hands. They are the ones you go to to get your blades sharpened anything and everything so fast you can never come up with at any dinner bash. Next thing you know, you’re the toast of the block, all because your knives have been given a new breath of life.

But why does it look like our trusty old knives always let us down? Don’t think too much, it’s really all the wear and tear of time. But lo and behold! London has its own set of brilliant blade specialists. Each blade is a fresh canvas on which the blade geniuses put a little bit of their own artistry while ensuring we operate with milliliters of precision.

I once took one of these people my grandmother´s bread slicer – more like a metal rod – in their care. Within a split second, he suggested it would slice bread like butter and he was proven right. Our snippet came back alive with more strength, able to slice through even the hardest crusts of bread. And there was something magical about that, an essence of nostalgia in the heart of the city.

Not really in the frame for this miracle act? There are some of these knife wielding wizards who can even render this service at your doorstop. Think of a moving metal shop filled with sharpening marvels making its way through your street, touching each of your kitchen saver. That’s an experience that you wouldn’t want to miss and your whole neighborhood is guaranteed to be mesmerized by it.

And what about those who turn these blunt knives into souls with stories? It is these very same men who have tales, smiles, a bit of hard-won wisdom that they share with you in addition to a perfect sharpening experience.

So, if you feel that your knife can barely cut anything, visit them. Let these blade masters in London have their minutes of glory with your knives. So in no time even the most stubborn of onions will succumb and you, absorbing all compliments and no cuts. And while a sharp knife might not solve the world’s problems, it certainly makes cooking problems disappear. What a compelling deal, isn’t it?