Sharpening Guides
Whetstone or Diamond? Which Knife Steels Need a...
THE SHORT ANSWER Almost every kitchen knife — carbon steel and stainless alike — sharpens on a normal whetstone. You only need a diamond stone for a small group of...
Whetstone or Diamond? Which Knife Steels Need a...
THE SHORT ANSWER Almost every kitchen knife — carbon steel and stainless alike — sharpens on a normal whetstone. You only need a diamond stone for a small group of...
How to Sharpen a Stainless Knife on a Whetstone
THE SHORT ANSWER Yes — a normal stainless kitchen knife sharpens fine on a single #1000 whetstone, the same way any knife does: soak the stone, hold about 15°, grind...
How to Sharpen a Stainless Knife on a Whetstone
THE SHORT ANSWER Yes — a normal stainless kitchen knife sharpens fine on a single #1000 whetstone, the same way any knife does: soak the stone, hold about 15°, grind...
How to Remove a Burr (Wire Edge) After Sharpeni...
THE SHORT ANSWER A burr is the thin curl of metal that forms on the far side of the edge as you sharpen — and it's a good sign. The...
How to Remove a Burr (Wire Edge) After Sharpeni...
THE SHORT ANSWER A burr is the thin curl of metal that forms on the far side of the edge as you sharpen — and it's a good sign. The...
What Angle Should You Sharpen a Kitchen Knife? ...
Holding the angle is the single thing beginners worry about most on a whetstone—and the single thing that decides whether a knife comes out scary-sharp or barely improved. The good...
What Angle Should You Sharpen a Kitchen Knife? ...
Holding the angle is the single thing beginners worry about most on a whetstone—and the single thing that decides whether a knife comes out scary-sharp or barely improved. The good...
Whetstone vs Pull-Through Sharpener
If your knife is dull, the fastest fix seems obvious: drag it through a pull-through sharpener, or buy an electric one. They're cheap and easy. But there's a reason serious...
Whetstone vs Pull-Through Sharpener
If your knife is dull, the fastest fix seems obvious: drag it through a pull-through sharpener, or buy an electric one. They're cheap and easy. But there's a reason serious...
Why Won't My Knife Get Sharp? 5 Fixes for Whets...
You followed the steps, spent ten minutes on the stone—and the knife still skates across a tomato. Frustrating, but the cause is almost always one of five specific things. Here's...
Why Won't My Knife Get Sharp? 5 Fixes for Whets...
You followed the steps, spent ten minutes on the stone—and the knife still skates across a tomato. Frustrating, but the cause is almost always one of five specific things. Here's...