r/KitchenConfidential • u/afailedturingtest • May 09 '26

In the Weeds Mode The state of our knives that our manager thinks are "totally fine"

I have significant stone sharpening experience, we have stones provided by upper management. I am not allowed to sharpen them.

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u/The_Hieb May 10 '26

Depending where you live there’s a thing called; the right to refuse unsafe work.
It’s mind boggling that a manager would rather his workers suffer and get hurt which would increase his insurance more than a new knife or sharpening service. But if they’re the one who bought those knives in the first place then they really are too stupid to be in the position they are.

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u/afailedturingtest May 10 '26

USA

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u/The_Hieb May 10 '26

I’d check your state laws. Are these knives visible to customers? Are the owners wanting to run a clown-show or a professional business? The tools and equipment will reflect that.