Sounds like a bonus. It also sounds like you are going to struggle to get a good edge on your blades. It is an activity that is not for everyone. You could always use the services of someone like Ital Cutlery. They're based in Brockley which I believe isn't too far from you. They have a knife collection service. I've never had the need to use them, but they've been at it for 30 odd years and get good reviews.
I recently pointed someone else on here in their direction.
Make it someone else's problem.
Sounds like a bonus. It also sounds like you are going to struggle to get a good edge on your blades. It is an activity that is not for everyone. You could always use the services of someone like Ital Cutlery. They're based in Brockley which I believe isn't too far from you. They have a knife collection service. I've never had the need to use them, but they've been at it for 30 odd years and get good reviews.
I recently pointed someone else on here in their direction.
Make it someone else's problem.