Q: What is the best angle to sharpen your knife?
A: The consistency of your angle is more important than the degree of the angle that you use. Keeping a consistent sharpening angle on both sides gives you the sharpest possible edge. We recommend a 23-degree angle as the best general purpose-sharpening angle for the best overall results on most knives. You can use whatever angle you wish or fill comfortable using, but remember to use the same angle on both sides in order to achieve the sharpest possible edge.
Q: How do I know when my knife is sharp?
A: You can test you knife by cutting a piece of paper or you cut food with it to see if it is sharp. Some people think shaving hair from your arm indicates your knife is sharp, but we do not recommend this method. Over sharpening your knife can be just as bad as not sharpening your knife. Once you obtain a sharp edge, stop sharpening.
Q: How often should I sharpen my knife or tool?
A: The only way to keep a sharp knife or tool is never let it get dull. We recommend that you touch up your knife or tool after every use, which makes it quick and easy to re-establish a sharp edge. If you let your knife or tool edge get dull, it is harder and takes more time to re-establish the edge to the desired sharpness.
Q: How do you sharpen serrations?
A: The proper way to sharpen serrations is to use a tapered round or triangular shaped abrasive rod or stones. These unique shapes allow you to sharpen the whole cutting edge of the serration as well as the tips while giving you the most consistent results. If you use a flat stone you can only sharpen the tips of the serration.
