it’s a dull knife. Once that blade is dull, it forces a person to misuse a knife, resulting in problems. Traps don’t get carved right. Meat doesn’t come off the bone of your deer right.

Many chefs prefer a water stone to an oil stone – water is more convenient and facilitates a faster knife sharpening. For this guide, we will be referring to water stones when using the term ...

Instead, we’ll focus on the more old-school method of using a stone. Follow along here as I share my method on how to sharpen a knife—which is both simple and effective. How to Sharpen a Knife ...