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 ...

Using a whetstone is one of the most effective ways to sharpen kitchen knives because it allows for precise control over the sharpening angle and removes just the right amount of metal from the ...

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.

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 ...

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 (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.