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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sharpening a knife is one of the most important skills you learn as a chef. A cook worth his salt sharpens and hones their knife regularly, because a sharp knife doesn\u2019t just make slicing, chopping or dicing easier \u2013 it\u2019s safer<\/b>. Sounds strange, I know, but blunt knives can slip, causing more accidents, so the sharper your kitchen knife is, the less likely you are to cut yourself.<\/p>\n

Sharpening and honing<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"There are two skills every cook should know: How to sharpen a knife, and how to hone a knife.<\/p>\n

Sharpening<\/b> takes off an entire edge of the knife, and only needs to be done every couple of months.<\/p>\n

Honing<\/b> should be done every time you cook. Before you start cutting or slicing, honing gives you a really sharp edge. This goes blunt fairly quickly, which is why we hone our knives so often.<\/p>\n

You have a number of options when it comes to sharpening a kitchen knife. My favourite way is the whetstone, otherwise known as a sharpening stone.<\/p>\n

Why use a whetstone?<\/h2>\n

Sharpening with a whetstone take a little more effort, but they give you a much sharper edge than other methods, and with just a bit of practice you\u2019ll totally nail the technique.<\/p>\n

For an easier option, you could use a handheld knife sharpener instead, but you won’t get as sharp a result.<\/p>\n

How to sharpen kitchen knives with a whetstone<\/p>\n

Whetstones will come with two different edges, each with a different grit level. These are usually 1000 and 6000, with 1000 being coarse and 6000 being much finer to give your knife a sharp finish.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Soak your whetstone in water (until fully submerged) for 15 mins before you sharpen\"\"
\nStep 2: Once soaked, drain the whetstone and place it on some damp paper towels. This will stop it slipping around while you sharpen your knife.<\/p>\n

\"\"Step 3: Face your knife away from you and place the blade on the stone at approximately a 15\u00ba angle. Draw the blade up the stone approximately 10 times, and then repeat on the other side.<\/p>\n

\"\"
\nTop tip!<\/b> Make sure all of the blade has contact with the stone as you slide it up.<\/p>\n

Step 4: Turn the stone over and repeat on the finer edge.<\/p>\n

\"\"Step 5: Test the sharpness of a knife by trying to cut through a sheet of paper. If it\u2019s not cutting easily, re-start step 3 again until your blade is sharp.<\/p>\n

\"\"Step 6: Wash your blade to remove any metal residue and you\u2019re ready to chop!<\/p>\n

\"\"How to hone your kitchen knife<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve mastered sharpening your blade, you\u2019ll want to regularly keep on top of it with a honing steel.<\/p>\n

All you need is 20 seconds before you start prepping your dinner to see amazing results.<\/p>\n

Step 1: To safely use a steel, hold it vertically with the tip planted on your work surface. Place the heel of the blade against the tip of the steel at a 15 degree angle.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Slide the blade down the length of the steel in a sweeping motion approximate 5-6 times, and then repeat on the other side of the blade.<\/p>\n

Step 3: Wash your blade to remove any metal residue and you\u2019re ready to chop![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sharpening a knife is one of the most important skills you learn as a chef. A cook worth his salt sharpens and hones their knife regularly, because a sharp knife doesn\u2019t just make slicing, chopping or dicing easier \u2013 it\u2019s safer. Sounds strange, I know, but blunt knives can slip, causing more accidents, so the … <\/p>\n

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