Knife & Tool Sharpening From Basics for Beginners to Advanced Methods
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Essential Products for Beginner Knife Sharpeners
Knife sharpening is an essential skill that every home cook and professional chef should possess. A sharp knife not only enhances the joy of cooking but also ensures safety in... -
Seasonal Guide to Sharpening Around The Home
Keeping your tools sharp is crucial for ensuring their optimal performance and extending their lifespan. Different seasons bring about various tasks and activities, each demanding specific tools to be in top-notch condition. In this excerpt, we provide a categorized list of items that require sharpening based on the seasons they are commonly used or need maintenance.
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Tips for Using the 8" Leather Honing Wheel
How to use an 8" Leather Honing Wheel (also applies to our 5", 6", and 6.5" Leather Honing Wheels.) Safety First! -Always wear ANSI rated Eye Protection. Secure hair and... -
A Beginner's Guide to Knife Sharpening
This is intended to help you get started sharpening knives on a 1X30 belt sander, such as the popular Harbor Freight 1X30 Belt Sander. Most of the information below can also be applied to other belt sanding machines. -
What is a leather wheel used for?
Much like our Leather Super Strop Honing Belts, our Leather Honing Wheels combine the effective stropping ability of our vegetable tanned leather and the speed of modern machinery. This makes finishing a sharpening or polishing job much faster and easier. -
Sharpening Edge Trailing vs Sharpening Edge Leading
When I first learned how to sharpen a knife it was edge trailing. This is the way I’ve grown most comfortable sharpening and I can explain the benefits to sharpening this way. I have also learned why some people prefer sharpening edge leading and I’ll explain what the differences are. -
Sharpening, Honing and Stropping
You may hear the words: “honing”, “stropping” or “sharpening” used almost interchangeably, but what is the difference between honing and sharpening? What about honing and stropping? -
Leather Stropping in Knife Sharpening
But why is stropping an important part of knife sharpening? While stropping alone doesn’t sharpen, it does refine and complete a sharp edge. Stropping is important for your blade for many reasons; it realigns the edge, burnishes, and abrades. -
Finding the Correct Angle for Knife Sharpening
When sharpening a knife or similar tool on a 1x30 belt sander, using the correct angle is a key factor to the outcome and functionality of the blade or tool’s edge. You may be wondering what sharpening angle is ideal for your project and we’re here to help you decide.
