Knife Shapner Stone Small

While the process for honing a knife may differ slightly from person to person, the general steps will involve choosing the appropriate stone, preparing the stone for use, and running the knife?s blade along the stone?s surface.

When choosing a stone, you need to know if you have a very dull blade that needs to be sharpened or a slightly dull knife that needs to be finished. This will help you decide which style of stone to use (wet, oil, or diamond) and the surface’s grit level (coarse, medium, or fine).
When preparing the stone for use, you will need to lay a damp cloth on a level surface to keep the stone from slipping. You must soak wet stones in water for at least 45 minutes and thoroughly rub oil onto the entire surface of an oil stone. Diamond stones can be left dry.
During sharpening, keep the blade at a roughly 20-degree angle. Run the knife from base to tip along the length of the stone in a sweeping arc motion. Test the edge after at least five strokes and when satisfied, flip the knife over and sharpen the other side.
A sharp knife should be able to slice through a regular piece of paper with minimal effort. To keep your edge sharp, store it in a dry, protected environment. Hone stainless steel blades every two to four uses and carbon steel blades after every other use for maximum effectiveness.

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