People new to knife sharpening may not be aware of the terminology around knife sharpening and the nuances between the different processes. Sharpening and honing are two knife-sharpening terms that fall into this grey area of lack of understanding. We will give you a simple explanation of each process and the differences between the two. …

Whetstones are considered the premium knife sharpening tools to create an edge that is difficult to match with other sharpening methods. Whetstones start at a low, coarse grit and become progressively fine with higher grits, giving control over the sharpening process. Sandpaper also provides these basic qualities, so can you use this medium as a …

Sharpening a knife is a learned skill, with right and wrong ways of performing the task. Many beginners are unsure if they should pull or push the knife while sharpening. We will clear up this aspect of knife sharpening to help you to improve your skill level. Pulling the knife edge across a whetstone trailing …

Knife sharpening is a maintenance task that is part of knife ownership, but it can be challenging if you are not familiar with sharpening knives and the tools and skills needed for the job. This is why we are always on the lookout for easier ways to keep our knives sharp. Can electric sharpeners fill …

For many knife owners, sharpening their knives with a whetstone is the only way to go, especially for owners of Japanese knives. Whetstone sharpening requires skills that are only acquired by practice and experience, but we all have to start somewhere. We have compiled a step-by-step process to guide you in getting started sharpening your …

Whetstones can be an expensive investment for people starting out learning this sharpening technique, which tempts them to buy cheap whetstones. After all, they are just abrasives that remove steel from the knife’s edge! This approach does not work with whetstones, as there is a significant difference between cheap and expensive whetstones, and you will …