Stop Using Dull Knives: A Beginner’s Guide to Whetstone Sharpening

When you're using any type of cutting tool, like a kitchen knife or pocket knife, you should always check the sharpness of the blade first. Dull blades can slip off the target surface, putting your hands and fingers at risk of being cut. Learning how to sharpen a knife with a whetstone is one of the best ways to keep your blades sharp. 

Using a simple whetstone grit guide, you can learn how to sharpen a dull knife blade, gradually working your way up from coarse grit, to medium, to fine...