How To Sharpen a Kitchen Knife - Beginner's Guide to Knife Sharpening
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- Опубликовано: 27 май 2024
- Learn how to sharpen your knife using sharpening stones in our easy-to-follow, step-by-step beginner's knife sharpening video guide. You will learn all the basics to properly sharpen a kitchen knife. Click SHOW MORE to see the tools used in this video & other details.
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Sharpening tools used in our guide:
- "Home Basic" Sharpening Set - sharpedgeshop.com/products/ho...
- Adjustable Sink Bridge (Stone Holder) - sharpedgeshop.com/products/ad...
- A blunt ZDP-189 Bunka Black - sharpedgeshop.com/products/zd...
Every knife, no matter how good or expensive it is, will after some usage get dull and will need to be resharpened. Knife sharpening process might seem intimidating and difficult at first, but it really is not. All it takes is a little bit of practice and some patience. Everyone can learn how to sharpen a knife. The learning curve is not steep, and with a some practice, you will learn to always keep your knives in good shape.
Follow Luka, founder of SharpEdge and self-proclaimed master sharpener, in his step-by-step Beginner's Knife Sharpening Guide to learn all the basics to knife sharpening using sharpening stones (whetstones).
Don't forget to let us know how you liked our guide in the comments below!
CREDITS:
Screenwriters: Luka Grmovšek, Čedo Mugoša, Lucija Podbrežnik, Grega Grmovšek
Director: Čedo Mugoša
DOP, Camera: Jure Kotnik
Graphics: Jure Kotnik
Editing: Čedo Mugoša
Sound Engineer: Vjekoslav Mikez - Veko (TOTALNO sound)
Director's Assistant: Nace Boskovič
Voice Over: Sašo Prešeren
Knife Sharpener: Luka Grmovšek
Soundtrack: Epic Spaghetti Western (audiojungle.net/item/epic-spa...)
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I'm really pleased with this! It works like a charm ruclips.net/user/postUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ Takes less time than my old electric sharpener because it can take more off the knife faster, and then it smooths out nicely with the finer grit polisher. I don't know how long it will last before the grit wears away, but I wouldn't mind having to replace it every once in a while.
Thank you so much for your kind review. Hope that the knives will be super sharp! 👍
That was better than watching a movie. 17 minutes later and I know 900% more about knife sharpening than I did before. Well done and thankyou sharp edge dudes.
Thank you David, that's a really kind compliment from you! Glad to hear our video was informative.
But most important, change shirt after every step.
Most definitely! :) Integral part of knife sharpening -> look sharp! ;P
having a real moonwalking bear experience here.
@@levo75 Hahaha, true! 😅
A gazillion knife sharpening videos out there... congratulations on making one that is educational AND entertaining! Well done!
Thanks! We are very happy to hear you like it :) A lot of work and thought went into the making of our sharpening guide, so thanks for the compliment. It's just what we wanted - educational AND entertaining! :)
Thanks cbwx34.
I could have sharpened over 30 knives in the time it took to watch this video. 20 seconds per knife). I use the tip of a nail to feel for nicks and burrs to save my manicure. I use thin, crisp paper to determine sharpness. Good video, 2 thumbs up!
Thanks! Hope that your knives will be super sharp! 😉
This is the single most informative sharpening video guide that explains ALL the basics in one video I've seen so far. Thank you.
Wow, now that's a compliment! Thank you, we're glad you liked it.
This is far and away the best beginner video I've ever watched. Thank you.
Hi Patrick, thank you for your kind words, we are very happy to hear you liked it so much!
I felt uneasy and harrassed whenever he put the knife on the nail. 😥
Yeah, we've heard that before 😊. For some it's indeed not pleasant to watch, but the fact is that according to our experience, the nail test is the best indicator of the lever of burr/sharpness. There are many other ways to test for it, so go ahead and see if any of those work for you! Cheers! ✌️
Same here.
i can feel it in my own nail
I had to look away each time while my body produced heebee jeebee shivers! :O
Harassed?
I watched the global knife tutorial for whetstone. If I thought that was informational well then damnit, this is a history lesson. Thank you so much.
Thank you! That is what is all about, to share all our knowledge with the rest of you! Hope your knives will be super sharp! 👍
Unbelievable the best sharpening I have ever seen
Thank you so much! Hope that the knives are super sharp! Let us know if you will have any additional questions. 👍
The music makes me feel like I was watching a good spaghetti western...
hahaha, indeed. Sharpening a knife is an adventure! ;)
You needed to dress like Clint Eastwood like in the Good, Bad and Ugly, lol.
The guy sharpening has the beard too of the bad guy in Good, Bad and the Ugly. :) wa waa WA WAA Wa WAAAA!!! :)
The Sharp, The Dull and The Burr.
@@rubenskiii unfortunately Ennio just died and can't compose the original score 😭
I feel shivers every time he put the knife in his nail, even if he doesnt move it.
my Bunka ZDP 189 is on its way to me, so I have a feeling I will be coming back to this video a lot :) thanks! :)
Thank you so much for shopping with us. Hope you will be pleased with the Bunka. We think it is an amazing knife. 👍
At the end
'Practice makes perfect.
A nice tutorial.
Thank you.
Indeed 👍. Glad to hear you liked it!
Best most comprehensive guide for beginners ive seen. Each step clearly & precisely explained
Thank you very much for such a nice video for beginners. If this is the beginner's guide, I can not imagine the next level.
Best sharpening video! Thanks.
Thank you so much for your kind words! Hope your knives are super sharp! 👍
Please do more videos. I failed miserable but I will try again
And waiting for the intermediate course and ultra easy(dummies guide)
Thank you so much, we're very happy to hear you like our video, and also for your feedback on what you would like us to create. Very soon we will have our advanced video guide ready, and then we start making a new one! But no worries, Rome wasn't build in a day, and our first knife was also not very sharp the first time we tried it :)
Just keep it up, it gets better soon!
Recently I started doing blade sharpening for my parents and grandparents.
This video really helps and it contains 999% more knowledge compare with other videos.
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind words! Happy that we were able to help! Cheers!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I loved the shooting , the technique and everything was understandable.
Hi! Thank you for your comment, very happy you liked our video! Now to practice! Keep them sharp ;)
I've watched several knife sharpening videos and learned something from each one. The nail test is a definite take away for me as I was having a hard time figuring out how to detect a burr. Thank you and great job.
Thank you very much. 😀 We are happy to hear that you learned something new. Which stones are you using for your knife sharpening?
@@SharpEdgeshop Smith's dual grit combination sharpening stone. Time for an upgrade perhaps? Question, is there any reason to use honing solution vs. water?
@@robertlester4569 If the stone is still thick enough and you like the quality of the stone then no need for an upgrade. You can however add more fine/coarse stone to your collection if needed. Honing solutions usually include some rust protector and stone cleaning agents. We just use old plain water, it works the best for us 😀
Super ste ovo odradili, odlično objašnjeno, malo humora, lagan tempo. Bravo
Hvala Predrag, drago nam je da se vam svidja!
@@SharpEdgeshop jedva čekam da odgledam obećani nastavak 😊
@@PredragCiric :) Malo smo u guzvi, ali dolazi za 2-3 mjeseca ;)
Excellent video. I really like the infographics and microscopic images to explain concepts. Pace and clarity really helps to follow and understand. Thanks!
Hi Scott, thanks for your feedback, we're glad to hear you enjoyed our video!
Brutalan video brate. 👍🏻🙋🏻♂️
Thank you so much! 👍
Yeah that nail test is a no go for me lol
Just don't use your own nail. 😊
love the music!!!!!!
love your video!!!!!
Thanks for uploading.
Thank you, we're happy to hear you like it! The music is like a Japanese version of the western movies music, haha ❤️
i like your quote " practice makes perfect ".. thx for the education
Thank you, glad to hear you found our guide useful!
ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR VIDEO. SO VERY HELPFUL. THANK YOU
Thank you!! ❤️ Glad to hear you like it! 😊
Looking forward to the advanced sharpening video :)
I needed a pure quality-made hunting knife for my grandfather as he is a hunting lover.
I got the knife and thought that the knife was just amazing. Grandfather also liked it very much and he said it cuts smoothly and perfectly. I will buy one more for my father. I bought it from Almazan Knives.
Thanks Luka! That was very informative.
Thanks Bryce, Im glad our video helped you! Have fun sharpening! Best, Luka
I love cooking and the outdoors, also collect knives, so have become fairly adept at sharpening knives of various kinds - through trial and error, and some scratched up knives along the way. I really wish I watched this vid when I started out, it really covers the basics and concepts excellently - it would have saved me a ton of time and pain along the way. Plenty of sharpening vids out there, but this presents the basics very well and explains some of the key concepts and principles you need to know, without an hour lecture. Only thing I thought could do with is a strop section, as it usually my go to method for more frequent maintenance and used more than my stones. Highly recommended for those starting their sharpening journey, really will fast track your technique and process. 5 thumbs up SharpEdge!
Hi Joon, thank you so much for your extensive feedback and for recommendations, we are happy to hear you like our video! Indeed, regular use of the leather strop is important and recommended, like a honing rod it significantly prolongs the sharpness. We're also glad to hear you still have all 5 thumbs to point them up! 🤪😉✌️
Best sharpening video i ever seen, 👍
Thank you Maxime, that's quite a compliment! We're glad to hear you liked it! ✌️
This knife sharpening video is simply the best,and most informative I've had the pleasure to watch!
I have been sharpening my own knives in a similar fashion and those of friends for many years, and I have often watched many such videos on RUclips.
This video is by far the best and most informative ever.
It is my opinion this is the best knife hand sharpening video on RUclips
You've even explained simply and in detail, what might look obvious to some. however, for some I'm sure many people don't realise these are a necessary and essential steps.
(If somebody doesn't understand what I mean, then it's better that you play this video again and listen very carefully to the words.)
I love your technique and your patience shows.
You taught me some interesting and helpful nuances today.
For that Luka and Cedo, I thank you sincerely.
By the way, the accent of your voice man is so good tool.
PS: I must admit though that like few other comments here, I found watching the knife running over his finger nail gave me an unpleasant sensation.
So I tried it myself, and now I no longer get that sensation. Thanks again.
Hi Russel, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. We're very happy to hear that you like our sharpening guide. A lot of work and effort went into it, and comments like yours make it all feel worth it!
We understand that the nail test makes some people uneasy, it's not a very common thing to do with the knife, but we're glad that you gave it a try! It's all we ask for, to try it and see if it works for you :) While it might seem intimidating in the first place, once you try it, it's not a big deal. Plus, it's the best way (at least for us) to try for burr levels. All the best!
Thank you guys! Great video! :)
Thanks, we're happy to hear you like it! :)
Excellent instructions! -Thank you
Perfect! We're happy that you liked it 😀
Awesome and detailed video of the basics of sharpening
Thank you very much! We are also preparing some advanced sharpening videos, stay tuned! 👍
This is definitely the best one for us beginners!
Thank you so much, glad that our video was of help!
what a detail!! good video!!
Thank you, glad to hear you liked it!
It was great video!! Thank you a lot!
Great to hear that, we're happy that you were able to learn something new!
Verify informative video. Been sharpening for a few years myself but just picked up my first Japanese knives. I've never sharpened western knives asymmetrical (60/40 70/30) I'm guessing. Not a fan of the angle guide myself but for beginners it will be useful. I'm looking forward to the advances video
Yip. That was good information. Nice job
Thanks Lucas, that's great to hear! I hope your knives will be sharp(er) now 😊
Excellent video, really amazing production and attention to detail. Very pleasent to watch and also educational.
Drago mi je vidjeti i da sa balkana moze doci ovako dobar video na engleskom, bravo! Pozz iz Hrvatske 👍
Thank you Boris, much appreciated! :)
Drago nam je, da se vam svidja! Kad budete u Ljubljani, posjetite nas! Pozz, Grega ✌️
I... LOVE... THIS ... Thank you!
We're glad to hear this! ☺👍
Great video! Very informative & entertaining.
Thank you William, that was indeed our intention :)
An excellent tutorial!!!
Thank you! We're happy you liked it!!
A very good video...and I have watched many others... definitely in the top 5...and definitely top 3 in the beginning sharpening category...
I am anxiously awaiting the advanced video...
Keep it up...
Hi Jeff, thanks a lot for your comment! We're glad to hear you liked it! We'll be definitely working on more content. ✌️
@@SharpEdgeshop a q q q
Wow i like his knije its owesome
Thanks that is the first knife sharpening video that has truly helped me to learn. Look forward to seeing more advanced ones .
That's so nice to hear, thanks for your nice comment, we're happy our guide helped you with your knife sharpening skills! We'll be rolling out new sharpening videos in the summer. Cheers, Grega from SharpEdge ✌️
Outclass👌sharpening session for begainners exelent job😍
Thank you, we're glad to hear you like it! Keep them sharp! :)
@@SharpEdgeshop ... for beginners*, excellent* job.
Thank you very much for making this knife sharpening tutorial, I appreciate it, and learned something I can use. I'm first and foremost a student of sharpening, and always looking to make improvements. The bulk of my sharpening experience is with the Tormek sharpening system, with German steel knives. I'm just now getting into Japanese knives, and using Japanese water stones for sharpening, and getting the basics down first is what is most important to me at this present time.
Hi Isabella, thank you for your kind comment, we're glad to hear you learned a new technique! We also have a Tormek in our workshop which we use for some repairs, although we just got ourselves a belt grinder, so we're super excited to learn how to use it! :) Keep up the good work, the whetsones are the best way to go!
Awesome! I wish I had found this video first. After watching over a dozen knife sharpening videos on here, I was starting to think I could make a decent sharpening video - and that is a scary thought! After experiencing the damage to knowledge and common sense one is capable of when armed with just a camera and computer, I finally came across a truly informative and professional video - funny and entertaining to boot. Your video is in a league so far above the others on here, clearly I crossed into an alternate universe at some point. Thank you so much for putting in the time and effort to share your knowledge with us in a truly informative and awesome style. This is one damn sexy knife sharpening video! Well done brother.
Hi CJ, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for some good laughs! :) Stay put, we're in the midst of making a single bevel sharpening guide! 😊✌️
Cool T-shirts...all 9 of them...
yeah, we love them too! :)
Where can we find them? 😬
To Sharp Edge: This is highly technical and more involved than I thought. Maybe this is the reason my scissors are not satisfyingly sharp: I had researched, watched other videos, believing the tools I have, would suffice. I wanted to get that razor-thin blade type of cut.
Question: What do you think of those automatic belt sharpeners in the marketplace?
Thanks Eddy, we're glad to hear you liked our guide! I hope your scissors got the edge that they deserve! Belt sharpeners produce a lot of friction and heat during sharpening, so they are not the best choice for Japanese knives, as the chemical structure of the steel can change due to the heat which can make the knife more brittle. Water stones are better because water insulates the heat.
Very well done. Thank you! I am a new subscriber.
Thanks Harry, we're glad to hear you like it!
turning away whenever I see him do this on his nail.....
Yeah, it's a cringe moment for some viewers, we hear that a lot.. There are definitely other techniques if you cant stand the nail test, so you're welcome to use those. 👍
Yes really freaky
Great video!
Excellent...I now fel equipped to have a Tombstone "knife fight".. LOL.
😂 Thanks for your response! We believe that with such a sharp knife you could easily win that fight!
Excellent ☺️ I am 70years old and finally a good fantastic 📷 video
Great, we're happy to hear you like it. We hope the knives are sharp too☺
Awesome video !! thank you
Glad to hear you enjoyed it! Keep 'em sharp! ✌️
Thanks a lot.
We're glad to hear our video was helpful! Thanks
Excellent!
Thanks Jeff, glad to hear you liked it!
I dont know how this channel got so small subscribers, I think this channel deserves more than 100k
Thank you for your kind comment! We're just starting our RUclips presence, so we're going to expand on our content in the future, and hopefully also grow in subscribers :)
Really enjoyed your video nice one
Thank you! 😊
Like watching movie 😀. Learned couple of testing methods. Thanks for such a passionate video.
That's great to hear, we wanted it to be a bit of an adventure :) Thanks for watching 👍
This is the best sharpening guide i'll ever see. Thank you so much for sharing
Federico Lago thank you Federico, we’re happy to hear you like it! Now keep your knives sharp! 😉
I used to have no trouble working up an edge without a problem - when I was a kid. No more. But this sounds so good it makes me fer sure sicker than hell's best bituminous. Soon as I get my knives back, I'll you know how it comes out!
Great video, informative (I wouldn't try the nail test myself... I just know my knife will bite me!) - great use of subtle humour too. And LOVE that music (Where's it from SE?)
Parabéns.
Incrível.
Muito bom pra quem está iniciando (meu caso \o/).
Obrigado por oferecer tão valioso aprendizado.
God bless you.
Thank you, we're very happy to hear our video helped you! All the best with learning.
Thank You Very Much. Lots of food for next sharpening session on kitchen knife.
You are very welcome! 😀
This video and background music combined to make the pen knife i was sharpening feel like i was a cowboy sharpening a japanese katana in texas in 19th century
😂 Hope that the knife was super sharp after all! The setting was perfect for it! 😉
😅😂
Love the spaghetti western music. I can feel Clints presence as you pull the blade across your thumb nail 😅😅😅🤠
😂 We are sure his knives are super sharp! 👍
nice tutorial .. also 8 japanese shirt design was cool ..
Thank you!
Very very informative
Thank you, we're glad to hear you liked it! 👍
Great video ❤
Thanks! Hope your knives are super sharp! 👍
What a great video, i'm a total newbie when it comes to sharpening & this has made me feel a lot more confident about things ☺
Hey, thank you so much for your kind words! Hope you will be happy with the results! 👍
@@SharpEdgeshop fingers crossed 🤞
@@darrensomerton2405 Let us know if you will have any additional questions! 😉
@@SharpEdgeshop I’m actually very interested in learning the skill with a view perhaps to setting up a little business one day, any recommendations on how to go about this , are there courses & qualifications ? Thanks
@@darrensomerton2405 Our best advice would be practice, practice and once again practice. Try to sharpen as many knives as possible. That way you will encounter different profiles and different shapes and different materials and will become a better sharpener for it. Try to watch as many online sharpening videos, Instagram posts and websites on tips on how to sharpen the knife. Ask if you have any questions, usually the knife community is very helpful. 😉
Muy bueno el video. Awesome!!!
Thank you, glad to hear you like it!! :)
The nail test works well with dull knifes but when you have a hair splitting edge you will cut trough your nail easily the paper test is way better and safer to determine sharpness
We notice that when the knife is sharp and completely polished, it slides on the nail easily, without any resistance. We've never cut through our nails, but you indeed got to be careful and apply almost no pressure.. The paper test is also a good option, but to really "feel" the sharpness, for us the nail test still works better.
Awesome video, more info than any other I have seen. I have been doing wrong for so long. Thank you!!
Mike, we would hate for you to sharpen your knives wrong ;)
Tried the nail thing, it actually works!
That is great to hear! We knew we were on to something 😉
@@SharpEdgeshop yeah, skeptical at first then said what the hell, but not until after the final polishing, if it is smooth all the way through its sharp, if it snags a little, run it through a few more times👍
@@raffieb762 Yeah, you can try this also during sharpening to find spots that need a bit more work. 👍
Great sharpening knife
Thank you! Which knives do you sharpen? 😀
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😀 Thank you very much! 🥰
The fingernail test is a really great way to feel the edge of your knife. But i recommend dragging the tip of your nail along the edge rather than sliding the edge along the top of your nail. I feel you get a much better sense of the edge that way
Thanks, we'll give it a try ;)
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Great to be able to teach you something :) Thanks for your nice comment!
This is the best guide I’ve watched, learn a lot! Still might need a class tho lol 😂
Thank you, we're happy to hear you like it!! We do offer sharpening classes too, so if you are around you are very welcome to join one! :D
Very masterpiecey video 😳🙌🔥
Thanks Jose, we're happy to hear that you like it! 😊👍 Are the knives sharp already? :D
Wow very cool
Yess! Perfect demontration. The best video about sharpening knives I've ever seen.
Thank you.
Wow. just wow.
Thank you! We're happy to hear you enjoyed it! Keep them sharp! :)
I can't wait to try this- as soon as my Japanese tap water arrives in the mail.
That is actually a whisky bottle. But now it these harsh times we had to scale down from whisky to regular Japanese tap water. Hope it arrives soon 😉
You nail it...after several nail tests 😂
Haha, we definitely did! Our nails are still there, if you were wondering :P
Excellent video, the best I have seen on basic sharpening.How ever the nail test seems a bit too scary.
Thank you! Give the nail test a try, just dont put any pressure on the blade and your finger will be just fine :)
Fantastic
Thank you for this amazing video. I was looking for a well detailed video and it is so helpful. And also the music is great! What song is it?
Hi Krishna, thank you, we are glad to hear you like our guide! I hope your knives are sharp now :) You can find the music here: audiojungle.net/item/epic-spaghetti-western/7024354?s_rank=1
SharpEdge Thank you so much! Love the channel. Keep up the awesome work.
This was just awesome! I have all the sharpening tools here to get going. One stupid question is how long should I be working on one side of the blade before working on the other? I did a practice run and was pissed with my result. Your guide is fantastic though.
Thanks Jason! My baseball coach always said there are no stupid questions! ;) Unfortunately I cannot give you a concrete answer because it depends on so many factors (like the condition of the edge on your knife, which steel is it made of, how much pressure you apply, etc). I'd recommend that the number of strokes on each side should be equal. Do 20 strokes on one side, then 20 on the other, see the result (nail test), then repeat. It also depends on the granulation of the stone - with which stone did you start with? If the granulation is too high, you won't get very far..
Another important thing I would like to mention is a flattening stone to keep the water stone flat. Even if you (the one sharpening the knife) don’t think it’s recommended to do it always makes sure that the stone is always flat making the stone create a better edge and making the life of the stone that much longer. I have stones that cost anywhere from 26$ for a 1,000 grit up to 350$ for 30,000 grit. Even if your stones are cheap make sure you take care of them. To get a knife actually razor sharp you need an 8,000+ grit stone to pop the hair rather than pull it.
That is also a great reminder! Flat stone makes the job much easier and as you said flat stone also creates a better edge! If you take good care of the knives you should also take good care of your sharpening stones 👍
So how do you keep your stones flat?
I do agree with the result.
Thanks James. We're starting to work on the advanced sharpening video where the result will be much better :) For those who are beginners the result in our video will be quite a good start. Cheers!
Thank you for sharing this knife sharpening tutorial, I want to see more of these tutorials in the future
Hi Jan-Erik, thank you, we're happy to hear that! We'll make sure to make more such videos in the future!
Great video ! ! ! Thank you for sharing ! ! The one part doesn't look too great is the finger nail test. As a guitarist I'd probably be looking for another test option ! ! LOL
Thanks! Fingernail test is, according to our experience, the best way to feel the burr along blade's edge, but there are other methods to feel it too, so do what works best for you! As long as the knives are sharp and fingers intact, any method works fine :)