Question about a weird trick for a dull utility knife

My uncle in Cleveland said he sharpens his on the unglazed bottom rim of a coffee mug. Tried it on a cheap one and it actually worked for a few more cuts. Anyone have a better method for a quick edge?

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jamie_taylor2d ago

Remember my grandpa sharpening his pocketknife on a leather belt, always seemed like magic.

simono902d ago

That leather belt trick is one of those old skills that feels almost lost now. It makes me notice how many simple fixes and bits of knowledge used to just live in people's hands, passed down without a manual. Now we just order a new thing or watch a tutorial. There's something quiet and smart about that kind of knowing, you know?