Jun 8, 2025 · Fortunately, it’s easy to hone and grind a knife yourself with traditional sharpening tools like a whetstone or a honing rod, or with less traditional tools like a mousepad, …

Mar 28, 2025 · Experts share how to sharpen a knife at home, including the pros and cons of different methods. Learn when to use a honing steel and how to use a whetstone, and also, …

Jul 14, 2025 · We spoke with knife experts to learn their best sharpening tips, so you can restore your knives to their former glory. Before you sharpen your knife, it’s important to know its …

Jul 24, 2025 · Our step-by-step guide to sharpening your knife with a whetstone, plus the other supplies you'll need for your setup.

Nov 4, 2022 · How to sharpen a knife Before we go into the tools available, we should talk about the difference between honing and sharpening. Honing is keeping the edge on a knife sharp. …

Jun 8, 2023 · Never have a dull knife again. Learn how to sharpen a knife with a stone and make a DIY sharpener in this step-by-step guide.

Jun 13, 2024 · Here’s a look at all the major tools and techniques available to sharpen a knife so you can pick the one that will work best for you.

Jul 27, 2025 · Use 17-22° angle, proper pressure, heel-to-tip strokes. Mark bevels, create burrs, finish with stropping. Sharp knives cut safer and perform better.

Jul 29, 2024 · Sharpening a knife manually doesn't have to be a daunting task. Here's how one of the most respected knife sharpeners in America does it.

Oct 7, 2024 · To use a knife sharpener like a stick sharpener, simply hold the knife edge down while you drag it across and down the stick surfaces. A steel is the shorthand term for a steel …