How to Sharpen a Knife on a Wet Stone - How to Get an Extremely Sharp Knife
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Date: 2020-05-17
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Graham
Wet Whet Japanese stones that only sharpen because the metal the stone brings off is actually what sharpens the knife? ok the wet part is ok but Total BS about the only reason the metal is there is because the stone removed it. By this logic I can sharpen my Brandsworth Brooks axe with some cheese on the stone, the cheese will just help put the metal back. On finer grains skilled people use leather strops to polish the edge of the metal I will search for a better way to sharpen since this method allows a LOT of variation of angle and 3 mins in I can't trust anything else sorry
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Wet Whet Japanese stones that only sharpen because the metal the stone brings off is actually what sharpens the knife? ok the wet part is ok but Total BS about the only reason the metal is there is because the stone removed it. By this logic I can sharpen my Brandsworth Brooks axe with some cheese on the stone, the cheese will just help put the metal back. On finer grains skilled people use leather strops to polish the edge of the metal I will search for a better way to sharpen since this method allows a LOT of variation of angle and 3 mins in I can't trust anything else sorry
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P0RP0L
As I am not good at English, I may have missed it. There is a point that looks different from the general Japanese way of sharpening. That is the relationship between the direction of the blade and how to put in force. In Japan, it is basic to sharpen only when you are away from yourself. I just slide in the direction towards me. Then, in the first of two surfaces of the kitchen knife, the blade is turned to the front, and the next surface is turned to the other. Make the Kaeri by setting the direction of sharpening to one, and fold the Kaeri by moving it in reverse.
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As I am not good at English, I may have missed it. There is a point that looks different from the general Japanese way of sharpening. That is the relationship between the direction of the blade and how to put in force. In Japan, it is basic to sharpen only when you are away from yourself. I just slide in the direction towards me. Then, in the first of two surfaces of the kitchen knife, the blade is turned to the front, and the next surface is turned to the other. Make the Kaeri by setting the direction of sharpening to one, and fold the Kaeri by moving it in reverse.
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Phil
I can't believe that someone who is so ignorant that they do not know that a sharpening stone is a 'whet' stone, not a 'wet' stone would have the bare faced effrontery to get on YouTube to tell others how to sharpen knives. There is no such thing as a 'wet' stone. You are obviously confusing this with 'water' stone. Whet stones are made to work with water or with oil. depending on their composition. Either are equally as good, although good oil stones will outlast good water stones.
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I can't believe that someone who is so ignorant that they do not know that a sharpening stone is a 'whet' stone, not a 'wet' stone would have the bare faced effrontery to get on YouTube to tell others how to sharpen knives. There is no such thing as a 'wet' stone. You are obviously confusing this with 'water' stone. Whet stones are made to work with water or with oil. depending on their composition. Either are equally as good, although good oil stones will outlast good water stones.
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I.
Hi again, i checked down through the answer you've been giving. I have 3 wet whet stones from mino sharp; 240; 1000; 6000 If i got it right, to level these stones i need a lapping stone for each of them, a little lower in grit and of the same material. Like a 200 a 900 and a 5500 grit. I checked amazon, there are very few, very low grit and made out of another material than the stones themselves. carbonatz silicium
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Hi again, i checked down through the answer you've been giving. I have 3 wet whet stones from mino sharp; 240; 1000; 6000 If i got it right, to level these stones i need a lapping stone for each of them, a little lower in grit and of the same material. Like a 200 a 900 and a 5500 grit. I checked amazon, there are very few, very low grit and made out of another material than the stones themselves. carbonatz silicium
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greenlizardballs
Repeat the process 2 more times? Why is one time not enough? That's a waste of metal, are you trying to reduce the useful life of the knife? Once you create a burr, you sharpen the other side and it gets you a sharp edge. If you do that 2 more times (for a total of 1 HOUR) what's the difference gonna be? You're just taking off more metal for no reason.
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Repeat the process 2 more times? Why is one time not enough? That's a waste of metal, are you trying to reduce the useful life of the knife? Once you create a burr, you sharpen the other side and it gets you a sharp edge. If you do that 2 more times (for a total of 1 HOUR) what's the difference gonna be? You're just taking off more metal for no reason.
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John
You make this look do easy! It's all about the angle, pressure ect. Easier said then done and you do have a wonderful technique as the final results don't lie. I wish I could keep the correct angle all the time. The best part of your video is the way you show how to resurface the water Stone by drawing pencil lines on it. I learned something new. Thank you!
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You make this look do easy! It's all about the angle, pressure ect. Easier said then done and you do have a wonderful technique as the final results don't lie. I wish I could keep the correct angle all the time. The best part of your video is the way you show how to resurface the water Stone by drawing pencil lines on it. I learned something new. Thank you!
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Patrick
Could the Master Sharpener please elaborate on the point he made regarding keeping the metal 'slough' on the stone? I use diamond stones and was under the (perhaps mistaken) impression that it was best to wipe it off periodically while sharpening. and that the lubricant (oil, water, I use windex) is there to help manage the slough.
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Could the Master Sharpener please elaborate on the point he made regarding keeping the metal 'slough' on the stone? I use diamond stones and was under the (perhaps mistaken) impression that it was best to wipe it off periodically while sharpening. and that the lubricant (oil, water, I use windex) is there to help manage the slough.
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Khasab
ok couple of points. Firstly, the water will not soak into the stone stone isn't a sponge. . Secondly, It's not called a wet stone it's called a whet stone. typical mistake. Nothing to do with being 'wet'. whet is an old verb meaning to sharpen as in 'whet your appetite'. Just get a stone and sharpen your knife on it. simple.
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ok couple of points. Firstly, the water will not soak into the stone stone isn't a sponge. . Secondly, It's not called a wet stone it's called a whet stone. typical mistake. Nothing to do with being 'wet'. whet is an old verb meaning to sharpen as in 'whet your appetite'. Just get a stone and sharpen your knife on it. simple.
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Spencer
it seems like the japanese method is all about shaping the burr and not actually sharpening the metal. i suppose that makes a sharp edge but doesnt it get dull really fast too? i would think a few trips into the cutting block would round over the burr. how often do you need to sharpen your knife using this method?
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it seems like the japanese method is all about shaping the burr and not actually sharpening the metal. i suppose that makes a sharp edge but doesnt it get dull really fast too? i would think a few trips into the cutting block would round over the burr. how often do you need to sharpen your knife using this method?
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Bob
There are three different types of wet stones. OIL Stones, Wet and go water stones, and water stones like the ones in this film that you must soak for a while. Soak a wet and go stone too long and you will damage it becuase it will be more prone to fracturing. Make sure you understand what type of stone you have!
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There are three different types of wet stones. OIL Stones, Wet and go water stones, and water stones like the ones in this film that you must soak for a while. Soak a wet and go stone too long and you will damage it becuase it will be more prone to fracturing. Make sure you understand what type of stone you have!
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