Sharpening Fundamentals & Techniques

Transition from guides to freehand with data-driven steps: track angle variance, burr strokes, and workflow time to boost consistency, speed, and edge life.

Use field-tested guidance to match knife angles to cuisine and conditions, with clear picks for 15°, 17°, 20°, durable micro-bevels, and simple angle checks.

Learn to achieve mirror-edge polishing in small, quiet spaces with a compact strop workflow that cuts time, noise, and cleanup without sacrificing sharpness.

Get repeatable sharpness on super steels by using carbide shearing: lock angles, shear cleanly to reset geometry fast, then finish on ceramic and a strop.

Learn field-proven steps to assess chips, choose minimal tools, apply micro-bevels, and validate repairs that work with cold hands, wet gear, and time pressure.