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The Finest Sharpening Stones: Keeping Your Knives in Cutting-edge Condition

The Finest Sharpening Stones: Keeping Your Knives in Cutting-edge Condition

When it comes to maintaining your knives, a quality sharpening stone is indispensable. Whether you are a professional chef, a home cook, an out...

The Lifespan of Sharpening Stones: How Long Do They Last?

The Lifespan of Sharpening Stones: How Long Do They Last?

Sharpening stones play a vital role in maintaining the sharpness and functionality of knives and other cutting tools. Whether you are a professi...

WHETSTONE GRIT FOR KNIFE SHARPENING - WHICH ONE TO CHOOSE & WHY

WHETSTONE GRIT FOR KNIFE SHARPENING - WHICH ONE TO CHOOSE & WHY

Whetstone is derived from the word 'whet', which means to sharpen a blade. These stones are one of the most popular methods used for sharpening ...

Top tips to sharpening your knife using sharpening stones Part I

Top tips to sharpening your knife using sharpening stones Part I

I have always been fascinated with knives. As a child, I got excited whenever I went to the local hardware and found a farmer sharpening a pocket...

Theories on Knife sharpening angles

Theories on Knife sharpening angles

Knives are some of the most frequently used kitchen tools. Most, if not all kitchens, have a knife or more than one. They come in different shapes...

Is sharpening a $1 knife worth it?

Is sharpening a $1 knife worth it?

Cheap is expensive applies quite well when it comes to knives. When you use a cheap dull knife in your kitchen, you are more likely to injure you...

Is knife sharpening worth the time and money?

Is knife sharpening worth the time and money?

Knives are some of the most frequently used kitchen items. They are used for various things such as slicing, chopping, spreading, and cutting mult...

5 mistakes to avoid for a longer-lasting knife

5 mistakes to avoid for a longer-lasting knife

Every professional chef knows that the knife is an essential tool in their kit and should be well taken care of.  The average person just trying t...

Whetstones Essentials – All You Should Know

Whetstones Essentials – All You Should Know

Using whetstones to sharpen your blades will get them a lot sharper than using any other sharpening or honing gear like an electric sharpening mac...

To sharpen or not to sharpen cheap knives?

To sharpen or not to sharpen cheap knives?

Among the many questions, we get about sharpening cheap knives is "if the practice is worth the effort". Most individuals have this misconception ...

Difference between honing and sharpening knives

Difference between honing and sharpening knives

Every professional cook knows that there is a difference between honing and sharpening a knife. The difference may not be noticeable to most, but ...

Decoding Knife Sharpening Myths and Misconceptions

Decoding Knife Sharpening Myths and Misconceptions

There is a lot of misinformation online about pretty much everything, and knife sharpening and related activities have not been spared. One of the...