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 ...

I am a fan of sharpening a knife with a whetstone. Even if I sometimes use the best manual knife sharpener out there, like the Work Sharp, learning how to use a whetstone to sharpen a knife is a must.

How to sharpen knives using a whetstone A whetstone sharpens knives by grinding the blade against an abrasive surface. Whetstones typically start at around £20 and are relatively simple to use.

To clean a whetstone, don’t use soapy water. Liberally coat the surface with WD40 and gently rub with fine steel wool until you see the dirt and debris lift off.

How to use a whetstone This method, a favorite of professional chefs, takes a little more finesse but pays off in spades over time.

But you don't need to suck it up as simple kitchen tasks transform into full-blown workouts. Sharpening a cleaver knife is just as simple as using a whetstone (also called a sharpening stone), a ...

Most knife enthusiasts have a whetstone or other type of knife sharpener, but a serrated knife requires a specialized ...

The question is: Are rolling sharpeners any good though? The HORL3 rolling sharpener gives you that same zen feeling you get from using a whetstone, but while holding a consistent edge angle for you.

How to Use a Whetstone (aka Sharpening Stone) Sharpening using a stone may seem daunting, but with practice, it's really satisfying to be able to maintain your blade edges on your own.