Sharpening stones, or whetstones, have a steeper learning curve than other sharpening options, but the payoff is huge. They offer more control and precision over the sharpness of your knives.

—it’s a dull knife. Once that blade is dull, it forces a person to misuse a knife, resulting in problems. Traps don’t get carved right. Meat doesn’t come off the bone of your deer right. And, in ...

Do you have blunt knives? Do you know how to sharpen them? Do they even need a sharpen or do they just need a run on a honing steel? In this video I'm going to show you how to sharpen a knife using a ...

There’s no sense in carrying a knife if it’s not going to be as useful as possible. And a blade’s utility often comes down to its ability to cut. When ripping open a box, slicing that piece of rope, ...

At a party, dull is a drag. In the kitchen, dull is dangerous. Keeping your knives sharp is essential so you don’t risk slipping or twisting your wrist (and hurting yourself more) when cutting through ...

There are plenty of pocket knife enthusiasts in the world, but not nearly as many knife sharpening enthusiasts. This means many knife owners are walking around with dull pocket knives, and they’re not ...

You’ve finally invested in a few high quality knives. You won’t regret it. Not only will a good knife make cutting easier, but the materials used will ensure your knives stay sharper for longer.

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