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When sharpening a knife, position it so that when you stroke the stone, the

When sharpening a knife, position it so that when you stroke the stone, the edge of the knife is leading. If you stroke it with the edge trailing, it will leave a fine feather edge that will not stand up to use.

By Yankee Magazine

Mar 24 2013

When sharpening a knife, position it so that when you stroke the stone, the edge of the knife is leading. If you stroke it with the edge trailing, it will leave a fine feather edge that will not stand up to use.