Choosing the right knife sharpeners is not a rocket science but sometimes prove to be overwhelming as there are many models in the market. There are many different models like for example, the electric, the manual models, water stones, etc. Some people also prefer to give it to professional services that do a good job.
Sharpening knives using a stone, a good lubricant and the proper technique gives you the satisfaction of having done a good job. It is not complicated and just a little practice can help do wonders and get a good knife which is as good as new. Different kinds of stones are used for this purpose which ranges from Japanese water stones, diamond stones and even the most common ceramic stones. Smaller stones involve a lot of work therefore it is recommended to use stones that are 2 by 6 inches in size.
The most important thing to take care while sharpening is to hold the knives in such a manner that it matches the bevel angle. As different knives have different bevel angles, it depends on the knife that is worked on. Lubrication of the stones depends on the stone that is used.An oil stone should be lubricated with machine oil to forbid the pores from being clogged with grit. Diamond stones should be lubricated using a combination of water and the ordinary detergents used for dish washing. A water stone is soaked in water before the process and lubricated by water.
The sharpening stone should be properly set in a sturdy desktop and both the faces of the knife should be sharpened using a moderate pressure. The correct position is to lock the wrists and move the knife blades backward and forward over a dozen times till the knife is super duper sharp. The final touches involve the honing to eliminate the burr that is formed as a residue. diamond burrs
