I'm not sure what we have but the large knives I prefer for chopping veggies need periodic sharpening....once a month or so. The Mrs. never complains about the dullness but when she asks me to cut things I always end up sharpening them before cutting.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.