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Advanced Knife Sharpening: Thinning Your Blade, and the 'Taste of Sharp'

Advanced Knife Sharpening: Thinning Your Blade,...

  Sharpening a knife is simple and easy: just grind the metal off from the edge at the same angle across the blade. But sharpening is also difficult — because there...

Advanced Knife Sharpening: Thinning Your Blade,...

  Sharpening a knife is simple and easy: just grind the metal off from the edge at the same angle across the blade. But sharpening is also difficult — because there...

The Nagura Stone, Every Knife-Sharpener's Secret Weapon

The Nagura Stone, Every Knife-Sharpener's Secre...

In a previous article, we discussed the importance of having flat stones. Keeping your stones from getting dished out is paramount to getting proper results when sharpening a knife —...

The Nagura Stone, Every Knife-Sharpener's Secre...

In a previous article, we discussed the importance of having flat stones. Keeping your stones from getting dished out is paramount to getting proper results when sharpening a knife —...

Knife Sharpening Classes Exclusively for Women, Trans and Non-Binary Folks

Knife Sharpening Classes Exclusively for Women,...

This past February 13th (Galentine’s Day), the Ottawa shop held its first women-, trans-, and nonbinary-only sharpening class. We had seen it done in other Knifewear cities and were eager...

Knife Sharpening Classes Exclusively for Women,...

This past February 13th (Galentine’s Day), the Ottawa shop held its first women-, trans-, and nonbinary-only sharpening class. We had seen it done in other Knifewear cities and were eager...

Naniwa Professional Stones – The Stone Formally Known as Chosera

Naniwa Professional Stones – The Stone Formally...

Naniwa Professional Stones are what they claim to be, for professionals; ideally a professional chef or knife sharpener but a professional wrestler could likely find something dull to sharpen. These...

Naniwa Professional Stones – The Stone Formally...

Naniwa Professional Stones are what they claim to be, for professionals; ideally a professional chef or knife sharpener but a professional wrestler could likely find something dull to sharpen. These...

Announcing Knifewear Waterstones

Announcing Knifewear Waterstones

As you may know, we have long been knife sharpening nerds. We have opinions and experience. After considerable efforts, we are pleased finally announce Knifewear brand Waterstones. We are extremely happy...

Announcing Knifewear Waterstones

As you may know, we have long been knife sharpening nerds. We have opinions and experience. After considerable efforts, we are pleased finally announce Knifewear brand Waterstones. We are extremely happy...