Knife Techniques - The sharpening stone

Do you have questions about how to select, sharpen or care for your knives? What are the different types of knives and what are their uses? Get the answer to these questions and many more on the video demonstration by Chef John Higgins, Director George Brown Chef School.

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[JohnPreston888]

Hmmm....I don't reckon many pies make it out of that kitchen...

(I wouldn't be so judgmental if the technique wasn't the type that carves a channel through the middle of the stone - thus considerably shortening its useful life.)

[schattenhozk]

oh shit... i come here to see how to kill whit a knife... wrong video...

[Skaldi3]

I have 3 dozen steak knives all edges dull how do I sharpen them? All stainless steel w/wooden handles

[c2thedub14]

@justyoustupid ...why? they do the same thing as a water stone, just with a different lubricant. if they've been popular for centuries, theres probably a reason.

[justyoustupid]

Oil stones are bad :( FTL

[XxXAllhopeisgone]

you know it don't matter how others sharpen a knife. so what i'f they are messing up the knife. Let him do it, just be happy it isn't your knife. So show some respect to this guy infact this isn't the way to sharpen a knife so you can go hunting or anything.

[noobzorz47]

Thanks for posting!

[icychillgrill3]

@Shrunkenhead61 I say heel to point. Regardless of what people say it doesn't matter. Try both and see what gets you the sharpest edge and what you are most comfortable with.

[icychillgrill3]

@allgoo19 I know. I went as far as chopping wood to just to have a good reason to sharpen the knife. It is sad really.

[Shrunkenhead61]

So, 2-3 pounds of pressure? Roughly, a 20 degree angle (match book angle)? Use water? Coarse to finer? Stone should be soaked around 10-15 minutes prior?

Is it heel to point? Or, point to heel? Which is more consistent and effective? I imagine point to heel. As it can pierce better.