Sharpening Articles

Discover why we introduced the Pink Double-Time Flattening Stone, an enhanced version designed for superior durability and performance. Ideal for serious sharpeners, this stone offers the toughness of pink aluminum oxide for extended wear, ensuring your water stones remain perfectly flat with every use.

Explore the top 20 knife sharpeners of 2023, featuring the best from Naniwa, Chef's Choice, Shapton, DMT, and more. From traditional stones to high-tech systems, discover the perfect sharpener for every type of blade in your collection.

Revitalize your knives with ease using the Work Sharp Rolling Knife Sharpener, designed for effortless maintenance. Perfect for various types of blades, this sharpener features adjustable angles and quick grit changes, ensuring optimal sharpness without the need for expert skills.

Experience precision knife sharpening with the Work Sharp Professional Precision Adjust. This detailed review covers everything from its robust construction to the advanced angle adjustment features, making it ideal for enthusiasts seeking a meticulous edge on their blades. Perfect for both novice and experienced sharpeners looking for a high-quality, guided system.

Explore the art of sharpening a straight razor with our expert guide. Learn the essential steps from honing to stropping to maintain the perfect edge, ensuring a smooth shave every time. Ideal for enthusiasts looking to master the care of their razors.

Since one person's "fine" and one manufacturer's "fine" may mean something completely different we established a 1 to 10 grit chart with 1 being the most coarse and 10 being the finest. Each of the levels links to a page where we've selected stones that meet that grit range.

Explore the best sharpening stones: water, diamond, and oil stones, each offering unique advantages for different sharpening needs.

Learn the top five ways you might be ruining your kitchen knives and how to avoid them. Keep your blades in top condition with our essential tips on proper knife care, ensuring safety and longevity in your culinary preparations. Perfect for home chefs who value their kitchen tools.

Recognize the signs of a dull kitchen knife with our guide on the top four indicators that it's time to sharpen your blade. Learn how to identify a dull knife and ensure optimal cutting performance in your kitchen. Perfect for chefs and home cooks looking to maintain their kitchen tools.

Learn how to maintain and refresh your diamond sharpening stones with three simple steps. Enhance their longevity and efficiency to keep your blades razor-sharp. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned sharpeners looking for quick and effective maintenance tips.

Explore the exquisite range of natural whetstones from 1Stone, expertly crafted in the Ardennes region of France. Perfect for refining and finishing sharp edges, these stones offer a unique sharpening experience, combining traditional techniques with modern innovation. Ideal for enthusiasts and professionals seeking superior quality and performance.