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Knife sharpening can be an intimidating activity, and in many ways the plethora of information available — sometimes contradictory — makes it more difficult to know where to start. Sharpening is fundamental skill for many crafts, and knowing how to sharpen allows you to work more precisely, more cleanly, more safely, and more efficiently. Sharp …
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It is a sinking feeling when you take a look at the cutting edge of your knife, and see a chip in it. But it happens. Sometimes completely regrinding the bevel is the best solution, sometimes not. Below are some options to consider, depending on the nature, size and location of the chip, how the …
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1. Visual inspection. When looking directly at the blade edge, with a light source behind you, are there any reflections? If so, these are dull, bent or chipped areas. The cutting edge should be an almost invisibly smooth black line. 2. Visual inspection, with magnification. When looking at the side of the blade, the smoother …
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