st sharpened your knives. You know that they’re as sharp as can be because you’ve tested them. They have a burr that confirms it. Should you stop there? You’ve got a burr on your blade edge and it should be removed. At this point, tiny bits of metal still cling to your knife’s edge. These… Continue reading Knife Sharpening Experts: Stropping it
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Knife Sharpening Experts: Stropping it
You’re sharpening your knife and have tested it to confirm for sharpness. You know that you’ve achieved it because you’ve found a burr on the knife’s edge. This burr is how we know that the edge has reached the point of absolute sharpness. It confirms it. Should you stop there? Oh, but you must. There’s… Continue reading Knife Sharpening Experts: Stropping it