How to Sharpen a Knife
THE SHARP END
Here are four ways of keeping your blade
honed and ready for culinary action.
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One of the most satisfying ways to get ‘at one’
with your blade. Most stones come with a coarse
and fine side. Soak the stone first then place
on a towel or non-slip surface. Draw the blade
towards you and to the side. Flip to the fine side
and finish, wiping away any stone residue.
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knives, the sharpening stone turns the re-sharpening of