Whether you're a knife sharpening beginner or expert, there are a few tips steps that are unique to sharpening pocket knives.

Before a knife ever loses its edge, it usually picks up a few bad habits. Hard surfaces, rushed cleaning, careless storage.

Wondering how often you should sharpen your knives? Discover expert tips on sharpening and honing schedules to keep blades sharp, safe, and ready to use.

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