Master the art of maintaining your blades for lasting precision
In short: Proper knife care is about more than just cleaning. Learn when to use a honing rod and how to recognize the moment your blade requires professional sharpening.
In this installment of a multi-part series on cutlery, knife expert Gage joins Glen in the kitchen studio to discuss the essentials of blade maintenance. The video covers the fundamental practices of keeping knives clean, the various types of honing steels available, and the specific techniques for honing your edge.
The discussion also clarifies the distinction between regular honing and the more intensive process of sharpening, helping you understand when a simple rod is enough and when it is time to move on to sharpening.
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