Best home knife sharpening tools
A few of the generic tool types to consider for at home knife sharpening.
Knife anatomy
It's a knife. You've used them since you were a kid. But, if you're like us you might not know the parts. It cuts, right? Exactly. Yet, for the weirdos among us, here are a few different parts of a kitchen knife. We'll start with the part closest to your body and work down the cutting edge and back on the top. We'll cover knives in general with this post, not all kitchen knives anywhere. Many knives have these shared features. Ready. Set. Go. ButtThis part of a knife at the end that's NOT sharp. It's opposite the tip of...
The best angle for my knife?
What's the best angle for my kitchen knives? Great question. We want the best angle for your knives too. They'll cut well and be a joy to work with again. In short, to answer your question, knives are generally sharpened between 15 degrees and 22 degrees per side. With regard to your specific kitchen knife, we have a few questions. One, Is it Western or Eastern in style? Western style knives are designed and made with a 20 to 22-degree angle in mind for their sharp edge. Eastern style knives are typically designed to have a 15 to 17-degree angle for their...
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