Durston Design

Posted by Miyoko,

With wet stone knife sharpening methods, a stone is used. The method is similar to using a sharpening steel knife, but there are a few differences many people are not aware of. Sharpening steel knives are often included in cutlery sets; in fact, they often have their own slots in the storage blocks, so people are far more familiar with that method of knife sharpening. A perfect, high-quality wetstone should always be used, and it should be placed on a solid, sturdy surface, such as a kitchen table or a countertop. The knife should be held by its handle and the blade should be placed against the stone at an angle of 10 to 25 degrees. During this, holding the knife correctly is almost as important as placing the wet stone on a steady plane.