knife sharpening
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The Difference Between Honing and Sharpening Your Knives (and Why It Matters)
I did not learn knife care from my parents, and that is a good thing. Their preferred method of knife maintenance is simple: Buy a block of knives from a big box store and use them until they are dull, then buy a new block of knives from a big box store. It seems to…
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The ‘Four Levels Of Pressure’ System Teaches You To Sharpen Knives By Feel
Learning to sharpen a knife by feel makes sure your knives last longer and are easier (and safer) to use — even more so than an automatic sharpener, which can grind your knives down and shorten their life. This method, from sharpening master Peter Nowlan, is a solid “four pressure” system you can learn at…
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A Complete Video Guide To Sharpening Your Knives With A Whetstone
We’ve mentioned that sharpening your knives with a whetstone (or water stone) is the best way to keep them sharp and safe, but this video will walk you through picking the right stones, learning the right angles and getting the perfect edge — all in one sitting.