Sharpening stones, or whetstones, have a steeper learning curve than other sharpening options, but the payoff is huge. They offer more control and precision over the sharpness of your knives.

Knowing how to sharpening a knife with a stone is a timeless and valuable skill. In this step-by-step guide, our expert teaches you how.

Coarse stone has a grain size of roughly 220 to 600 grit and is ideal for sharpening as well as for removing cracks and chips from the blade. Medium-grit stone has a range of 600 to 1,000 ...

A typical two-grit oil stone honing system may consist of nothing more than a single double-faced stone, each side measuring about 2 inches wide by 8 inches long. One side will be 100 grit and the ...

How To Make a Sharpening Stone Station; Option #3: Slice Sandpaper. The two sharpening methods described above are required for scissors that are very dull or damaged.

Step 3: Soak your sharpening stones Soak your stones for at least 15 minutes before using them. Photo by Chandler Bondurant for Gear Patrol. Soaking the stone before sharpening ensures the surface of ...

When profiling the edge, you can make back-and-forth motions on the stone to quickly remove material. Some people prefer a swirling motion, some just a back and forth. Whatever motion you choose, just ...

The author uses a small stone to sharpen a single-bevel broadhead. Photo by Drew Conover. Sharpening single bevels is a bit different than other heads, but it’s actually pretty easy to get the hang of ...