B4-U-BUY(tm) FYI - Here's How to Sharpen a Knife

Here's How to Sharpen a Knife

Deliciously Sharp Knife -- glorious to use!

A sharp knife works better and is much safer than a dull knife. Consequently, those who know how to properly sharpen a knife can gain a real edge, in more ways than one.

Drawing from more than 100 years experience in carefully crafting and safely handling knives, W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. offers the following knife sharpening tips for those seeking an edge of their own.

Hold the blade at a 10- to 15-degree angle from the surface of a sharpening stone.
Stroke the blade forward, as if "shaving" a thin layer from the stone. Try to maintain a constant blade angle from one stroke to the next.
Curve the sharpening stroke slightly to maintain consistent, even contact with the edge as it curves to the point.
Sharpen both sides of the blade by alternating from one side to the other.
To check the blade for sharpness, look directly at the edge. If it is sharp, the edge will be almost invisible.
Use sharpening stones sparingly. There is no quicker way to ruin a blade than to rub the entire edge away on a stone. For quick touch-ups, use a sharpening stick or a sharpener designed for this purpose.

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