Beginner's Guide to Whetstone Sharpening

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A 30-minute practical lesson that explains what is happening at the edge and why, from a methodical home-cooking educator.

What you'll learn

A beginner's guide to sharpening knives on whetstones: grits, angle, burr formation and honing.

Video by Ethan Chlebowski, played through YouTube's embedded player.

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