Now in a convenient concealed spiral binding, this is an ideal guide for knifemakers, collectors, culinary
professionals, and more. Learn multiple methods for making
your blades as sharp as new—or even sharper.
Starting
with the theoretical foundations and mechanics of sharpening a blade,
the authors then provide step-by-step instructions for honing various
types of knives with V-sharpeners, guided systems, rapid sharpeners,
diamond files, sharpening steels, traditional stones, wet grinding, and
belt sanders.
Each process is illustrated with pictures and offers
practical instruction, including methods suited for challenging blades
like serrated blades and knives with wavy or convex cuts. Finally, there
is a section on the proper ways to test the sharpness of a blade.
Suitable for all skill levels, and complete with detailed diagrams, this
is the sharpening guide for all knife owners and users.
The ideal guide for knifemakers, collectors, culinary
professionals, and more, this book teaches multiple methods for making
your blades as sharp as new—or even sharper.
The ideal guide for knifemakers, collectors, culinary professionals, and
more, this book teaches multiple methods for making your blades as
sharp as new—or even sharper. Starting with the theoretical foundations
and mechanics of sharpening a blade, the authors then provide
step-by-step instructions for honing various types of knives with
V-sharpeners, guided systems, rapid sharpeners, diamond files,
sharpening steels, traditional stones, wet grinding, and belt sanders.
Each process is illustrated with pictures and offers practical
instruction, including methods suited for challenging blades like
serrated blades and knives with wavy or convex cuts. Finally, there is a
section on the proper ways to test the sharpness of a blade. Suitable
for all skill levels, and complete with detailed diagrams, this is the
sharpening guide for all knife owners and users.
