HOW TO SHARPEN KITCHEN KNIVES

There are a few ways to sharpen kitchen knives. The most common is to use a sharpening stone. Wet the stone with water and hold the blade at a 20-degree angle against the rock. Use a back and forth sawing motion to grind the blade against the stone.

Another way to sharpen kitchen knives is to use a sharpening rod. The quickest and easiest way to point them is with a honing rod or sharpening stone. Find the angle at which you should sharpen your knife. For most kitchen knives, this will be around 20 degrees.

Next, hold the honing rod or sharpening stone against the blade at that angle and run the length of the blade down it several times. You’ll need to do this on both sides of the blade to sharpen it effectively. Finally, use a honing oil or water to lubricate the stone and help protect your knife as you work.

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