How to Sharpen Japanese Knives for Sushi-Grade Slicing

When you are working in the kitchen, sharp knives can make all the difference between clean, accurate cuts and messy, hazardous slicing. A dull blade is actually more dangerous than a sharp blade because it's more likely to slide off the target, so it's essential to keep your knives sharp, especially if you spend a lot of time cooking and preparing food. You also shouldn't sharpen all knives in the same way. If you have Japanese knives, you'll need to use different methods to sharpen them than you use with Western knives.