How a Knife’s Steel Type Affects Sharpening

Even amateur home cooks know that there can be a significant difference in performance from one knife to another. This can be due to the knife shape, the sharpness, age, or even the type of steel it's made from. The steel composition can also impact the way you sharpen the blade, determining the difficulty, time required, grit choice, and how effectively the knife blade retains an edge. 

To get the most of your knives, take some time to learn more about how the steel type can affect how you sharpen them.