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ever slicing your onions thin enough for that soup) And, again, remember to hone your knife on a steel every time you use it While this process won’t actually take any material off the blade (see here), it will help keep the blade aligned, making slicing and dicing much easier Step-by-Step: How to Sharpen a Knife Step 1: Work in Batches Although it’s worth the effort, knife sharpening can take a bit of effort and time If you’re going to be setting up a station to sharpen a knife, think ahead and sharpen every knife that may need sharpening to get the whole process done in one session instead of several Step 2: Soak Your Stone(s) When working with water stones, it’s essential to submerge them in water for at least 45 minutes before using If the porous stone is not fully saturated, it will dry out during sharpening, causing the knife blade to catch and giving your edge nicks and dings If you have two, soak both your stones, as well as your stone fixer Step 3: Set Up Your Station Place your stone on a towel laid on a cutting board Keep a container of water nearby to keep your stone moistened during the sharpening process The stone should be oriented with a short end parallel to the edge of the counter Step 4a: Begin the First Stroke Hold your knife with the blade edge pointing away from you Place the heel of your knife on the far edge of the stone and, holding the blade gently but firmly with both hands at a 15- to 20-degree angle and using even pressure, slowly drag the knife over the stone toward you down its length while simultaneously moving the knife so that the contact point moves toward the tip of the blade Step 4b: Maintain the Angle Be careful to maintain the 15- to 20-degree angle as you pull the knife across the stone Pressure should be firm but gentle, and the blade should glide smoothly across the stone Step 5: Repeat Each stroke should finish with the tip of the knife touching the bottom edge of the stone Lift the knife, reset the heel at the top edge of the stone, and repeat Step 6: Look for Silty Water As you repeat the process, a thin film of silty-looking water should collect on top of the stone and on the blade This abrasive liquid will gradually take material off the edge of your knife, sharpening it Step 7: Check for Burr As you continue to repeat strokes on the first side, a tiny burr will eventually form on the other side of the blade To check for it, place the blade on your thumb and pull it backward If burr has formed, it should catch slightly on your ... Each stroke should finish with the tip of the knife touching the bottom edge of the stone Lift the knife, reset the heel at the top edge of the stone, and repeat Step 6: Look for Silty Water As you repeat the process,... slowly drag the knife over the stone toward you down its length while simultaneously moving the knife so that the contact point moves toward the tip of the blade Step 4b: Maintain the Angle Be...Step 4a: Begin the First Stroke Hold your knife with the blade edge pointing away from you Place the heel of your knife on the far edge of the stone and, holding the blade gently but firmly
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