Knives must be sharp to perform to their full potential, but sharpening must be performed correctly for the knife to work as intended. How do you know when you should sharpen both sides of a knife and when you only need to sharpen one side? Single-bevel knives must only be sharpened on one side, while …
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Knife sharpening is an essential part of knife maintenance. A sharp knife is necessary for a good clean cut, peak performance, and safety. Many people are concerned that sharpening a knife every day will ruin the knife. We explore this concept in more detail. Can Sharpening a Knife Everyday Ruin Your Knives? The fact is …
Knife sharpening stones, or whetstones, come in such a wide variety that it can be challenging to choose the best stone to sharpen your knives. Understanding each type of whetstone helps to make the right decision to get the best results on your knife edge, and in many cases, it will be a combination of …
Sharpening knives is a skill that requires practice and experience to create the perfect edge on your knives. This is a daunting task for some knife owners, especially if they own high-end knives. Should you be considering getting your knives sharpened professionally rather than learning how to do it yourself? Professional knife sharpening services are …
A pocket knife is the epitome of an EDC knife. It is designed to be carried in your pocket to be available at any time for any task that may arise where it could be useful. You may have your pocket knife with you at all times, but you may not have sharpening tools with …
The first time you take your Japanese knife to the whetstone to sharpen it can be an anxious moment, especially if you are unfamiliar with the geometry of Japanese knives. Patience, attention to detail, and some basic knowledge will get you sharpening your Japanese knife like a pro in no time! Sharpening a Japanese knife …
