Cutting with a Dull knife can be dangerous. Having to work harder to slice through whatever you’re cutting means you’re more likely to cut yourself. Fortunately, it’s easy to sharpen a knife yourself with a whetstone, a Honing Rod, or even a Coffee Mug. Sharpening a knife is sometimes perceived as the most difficult knife care task; and it probably is. Modern stainless steel is very hard and, when sharpened properly, will hold a good edge for a very long time.
What is a whetstone, well Sharpening stones, water stones or whetstones are used to sharpen the edges of steel tools and implements through grinding and honing.
Whetstone Medium/Super Fine Minosharp
Global Sharpening Stone Large (240 Rough/1000 Medium)
Honing Rod

Electric Knife Sharpener
Chef’s Choice 315XV Diamond Hone 2-Stage Electric Knife Sharpener
Chef’s Choice Deluxe Diamond Hone 3-Stage Hybrid Sharpener
Manual Knife Sharpener
Chef’s Choice 3 Stage Manual Knife Sharpener
Global Water Sharpener Stainless
Links
- How to Sharpen Kitchen Knives
- How to Sharpen a Knife (and Hone It) the Right Way
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How to Use a Japanese Water Stone (Whetstone) to Sharpen a Knife
- Cook Culture