KEEP THAT KNIFE SHARP

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July/August 1979
 
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Folks who use knives often may want to touch 'em up-in between "oilstone sessions" with a sharpening steel. (Gerber sells these instruments for $14 to $28. )

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And if holding that blasted constant angle is just too much for you, Buck Knives sells a device called a "Honemaster" ($7.00) . . . which clamps on the back of the blade and rides across the stone with it. This "knife guide" will hold the angle without fail, if properly attached. Some may see the tool as a crutch, but I liken it to training wheels on a bike . . . it can teach you the feel of the proper angle and help you to eventually work freehand.

You'll notice this article is not entitled "Fast and Easy Steps to Knife Sharpening", because there are no fast and easy ways to get this essential job done. Sure, you can use a bench grinder or one of those abominable electric kitchen sharpeners, but you'll probably burn the steel and destroy the temper of your favorite cutting implements.

All you need to hone a keen edge are a good stone, good oil, and the patience to go over and over what you've learned here. If your household runs out of edges, practice on your friends' kitchen knives ... they'll love you for it! But practice . . . knife sharpening is an extremely practical skill to acquire.

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