Whetstone Sharpening Tutorial

Want to learn how to sharpen your kitchen knives?

Get started at home with our video tutorial series absolutely free.

With over a decade of whetstone sharpening experience, Will gives great tips and advice for anyone just getting started or even someone brushing up their own skills.

Part One

Whetstone Basics

Learn the basics of whetstones with Will. He'll discuss which stone is the best fit for you and your knife.

Part One

Whetstone Basics

Part Two

Setting Up

Learn how to get set up for sharpening, from proper grip to blade angle.

Part Two

Setting Up

Part Three

Beginning To Sharpen

Will demonstrates how to start the sharpening process, including key points to remember to ensure you are getting the best edge on your blade.

Part Three

Beginning To Sharpen

Part Four

Forming The Burr

Will talks about the creation of a burr when sharpening, what it is and why it is important.

Part Four

Forming The Burr

Part Five

The Other Side

With one side taken care of, learn how to sharpen the edge on the opposite side of the blade.

Part Five

The Other Side

Part Six

Removing The Burr

After sharpening both sides of the blade, Will demonstrates how to remove the burr that has formed.

Part Six

Removing The Burr

Part Seven

Moving Up In Grit

After sharpening both sides of the blade, Will demonstrates how to remove the burr that has formed.

Part Seven

Moving Up In Grit

Thanks for watching

We hope you found this series useful and informative. It can be difficult to learn something new, but you'll get the hang of it with practice and persistance.

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