Introduction In the knife making the steel represents the soul of the knife, which is determined by such factors as edge retention of sharpness, corrosion resistance, ductility (strength) and ease...
1. The purpose of the cutting edge The cutting edge of a knife plays a crucial role in its overall performance and functionality. This is because the cutting edge is the primary point of contact between the blade and the...
1. Why does a knife tip break Why can a knife edge break at all and what leads to this? Quite understandable, but not always an obvious reason - under different circumstances, the knife tip, which is quite thin due...
Sometimes admirers of kitchen, hunting and camping knives, as well as edged weapons, confuse the terms «whetstone» and «wet (water) stone». They do not know the difference between these concepts, and not everyone knows how to use the whetstone or...
1. Abrasive stropping compound purpose and function To comprehend the function and significance of the abrasive stropping compound, it is imperative to have a clear understanding of the stropping process and its objectives. Stropping serves as the concluding stage in...
How often should you sharpen a knife? The answer is not too often: during the sharpening process, the abrasive stone removes some of the metal from the blade, which accelerates blade wear. You can use techniques such as honing or stropping...
The general concept of pressure Some might remember the definition of pressure from a Physics course. Pressure is a numerical expression of the effect of a body on a square meter of surface, which is expressed in units of "p"...
1. The latest buzz in sharpening Nowadays in the knife world, there are many knife sharpening techniques that you can learn about from books or find on the internet. At the same time, each of the methods has its followers...
To keep a knife blade sharp, you only need to sharpen the cutting edge once or twice a year, depending on how often it is used. The rest of the time it is enough to hone it with special tools....
You can use natural or synthetic stones, grinding discs, special plates, and even sandpaper to sharpen knives. All of these tools have one important specification: grit (mesh, in some sources). The impact on the steel of the blade depends on...
Hunting and pocket knife lovers, as well as professional chefs, know that the best way to sharpen a blade is with a sharpening stone. But not everyone has a clear understanding of what this tool is, how to choose it...
Some manufacturers assure that their kitchen knives sharpen on their own while in use, this is just a marketing trick. Even the highest quality and most expensive chef's knives lose their sharpness during use. But that does not mean that...
Japanese knives stand out for their strength, sharpness and durability. However, even these cutting tools need to be sharpened from time to time. Knifemakers use sharpening whetstones and specialized devices for this purpose. To keep your Japanese knife blade edge...
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