How to Use a Sharpening Steel
Hold the sharpening steel point-down on your work surface.. Position the steel at arm's length in front of you.. Place the knife blade against the honing steel.
Steps
Hold the sharpening steel point-down on your work surface.
Hold the sharpening steel point-down on your work surface.
Position the steel at arm's length in front of you.
Position the steel at arm's length in front of you.
Place the knife blade against the honing steel.
Place the knife blade against the honing steel.
Angle the knife at 15 to 20 degrees.
Angle the knife at 15 to 20 degrees.
Run the blade down the steel as you pull it toward you.
Run the blade down the steel as you pull it toward you.
Run the other side of the knife down the steel.
Run the other side of the knife down the steel.
Hone each side of the knife blade 5 to 10 times.
Hone each side of the knife blade 5 to 10 times.
Wipe the blade clean with a soft cloth.
Wipe the blade clean with a soft cloth.
Test the sharpness of the knife.
Test the sharpness of the knife.
Check the sharpness of your knives frequently.
Check the sharpness of your knives frequently.
Hone or sharpen your knives often.
Hone or sharpen your knives often.
Hand wash your knives to prevent damage to the blades.
Hand wash your knives to prevent damage to the blades.
Store the knives in a block or rack to protect the blades.
Store the knives in a block or rack to protect the blades.
Use your knife on wood or plastic surfaces.
Use your knife on wood or plastic surfaces.
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