Sharpening stones, or whetstones, have a steeper learning curve than other sharpening options, but the payoff is huge. They ...

A sharp knife should cut through cleanly with ... and cut-resistant gloves to shield your hands. Keep the stones wet throughout the sharpening process, and once you’re finished, allow them ...

Before you even start sharpening, you'll usually need to wet your whetstone ... Then, take your knife and hold it against the stone, working in small sections. With the coarse side of the stone ...

Before you start sharpening, soak the stone in water for around five ... grit to the finer grit (make sure this side is wet, too). I found the knife still had a bit of grime on it, so I gave ...