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.

I remember my dad giving me my first Barlow pocket knife as a child. I still have it. It is also still sharp because he taught me how to sharpen a pocket knife it on the same day, along with a strong ...

The sharpness of your knife can really make or break your experience in the kitchen. Slicing and dicing tomatoes or cleaning the silver skin off a big hunk of meat are chores that can be made daunting ...

—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 ...

Planning to use a whetstone to sharpen your knives? We approve. It's a great way to keep your knife blades sharp and well-maintained. It's also less likely to damage your dull blade than an aggressive ...

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Why one restaurant chef ditched her whetstone for this updated sharpener Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Christa Glennie is a contributor to Buy Side and food and cooking expert. Edited By ...