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How to sharpen a knife
Sharpening to the correct angle with a Japanese whetstone is not difficult when you use good-quality whetstones. The sharpening angle of a knife can be learned in a few minutes. How to sharpen a knife with a whetstone. Knife sharpening.
WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A WHETSTONE
I keep coming across comments where people tell me about problems with knife sharpening. For example, getting a particular knife sharp can be difficult. The problem is often caused by ultimately wrongly chosen whetstones.
HIOMAKIVI compared 8000 stones
I'm regularly asked what the best whetstone is or best suited to a particular job. I have now taken the finishing stones from the 8000 grit range to test. The opinions in the video are the result of my testing.
Sharpening a Scraper with a Whetstone
A scraper might be a less familiar tool for many, so it's good to go over how to sharpen it. Sharpening a scraper with a whetstone is not difficult. It works better than the traditional filing technique. Mastering the skill of sharpening a scraper is worthwhile.
Chisel Sharpening with a Whetstone
Sharpening a Narex chisel to the correct angle on a whetstone is easily done with a guide. The Veritas Mk.II is a sturdy guide for sharpening chisel and plane blades. Sharpening a chisel on a whetstone is a simple operation.
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