Knife sharpening 101
There are two basics to getting the perfect edge – sharpening and honing. We’ll get to homing in a moment. For now, let’s discuss sharpening. Most sharping, or whet stones are designed to be used either completely wet, which is done by soaking the stone in water until completely saturated, or by using an oil designed specifically for sharpening. There are other ways, but most of us have seen the stone-type of sharpener. You draw the knife evenly across at the desired angle, often 20-degrees, but that varies. The key is, you have to draw the entire blade at the same angle.