To use Al's method, take a black felt pen and shade in the knife’s bevel. Then take two strokes on the stone and examine the edge. If you have maintained the proper angle, then all the black will be gone. If you see black on the top of the edge, it means you are holding the...
Just through regular use of your knives, the edge of the blade can “roll.” While your knife may be sharp, the edge might not be pointing straight. Steeling or honing your knife will realign the edge. The proper angle is important According to Chad, you want about a 22.5 degree angle...
That said, uraoshi sharpening is a learned skill and Shun recommends having a professional sharpener do this for you unless you are a skilled sharpener yourself. It is not required in order to use your knife, but it is a professional enhancement. Carbon steel Shun Narukami is designed for ...
Master how to use a whetstone: This pro sharpening technique means you'll have like-new knives for life. Plus, learn tips about knife maintenance and care.
To get it absolutely perfect he enlarges it on a Xerox machine and traces it on a glass lap board like a light table. The kind of pencils you use make all the difference. Think that tracing makes it too quick and easy? You'll find once you've finally got that outline done right ...
You can resharpen the blade using one of those knife sharpeners that sell as a keychain type tool that has white crossed ceramic rods on one end and crossed carbide blades on the opposite end .. Cost about $5.00 . I use this set up to cut latex sheeting and it is very precise . I...