Thread: Honing kitchen knives

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I have been honing up some old kitchen knives, most of which are in very bad shape with literally no bevels. The first few I did I used my DMT to get a bevel then took them to a 1000k. They actually came out very nice. ( the wife said they were not that sharp when they were new) Some were pretty good Wuhstoffs and others cheap paring knives etc.

I decided to order a new 1000k Pro series chosera for my razors and save the old naniwa 1000 super stone for the knives. I also ordered a naniwa 600k to set bevels on the knives. This morning I found a couple more wuhstoffs that were not very sharp so I taped some 2.5 inch popcicle sticks to the top edge. I stuck the tape on just like a razor and before pushing it down & folding the tape over the sticks were laid end to end two on each side and 2 sticks thick. This really worked well for me. It probably sounds crazy but I got a nice bevel on the 600 and finished on the 1000. That's my story and I am sticking to it

Ha! I like it! You made yourself a redneck knife spine.

Some places sell a clip that can mount on the knife to serve the same purpose. I've never used one but it seems like a good idea, as is yours.

Originally Posted by Utopian

Ha! I like it! You made yourself a redneck knife spine.

Some places sell a clip that can mount on the knife to serve the same purpose. I've never used one but it seems like a good idea, as is yours.

I will take some photos on the next go around ( and I truly am a redneck all the way)

I'll have to remember that, thanks. I was watching a vid the other day that showed using 1/4 inch binder clips on the knife's spine as a honing guide.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

I'll have to remember that, thanks. I was watching a vid the other day that showed using 1/4 inch binder clips on the knife's spine as a honing guide.

Bob

I saw that Bob, it did not work well for me

Great idea with the sticks, there are plastic spacers that do the same thing and work well for just a few bucks, check Chefs Knives to Go. Great foe learning. Use your sticks and let your thumbs touch the stone. Once you develop the feel for the angle, remove the stick and free hand.

Pick up a 100 series Carborundum stone for knives they work almost as fast as a diamond plate, but not as aggressive leaving as deep stria and are great bevel setters for razors as well.

Check out this thread beginning with post 19, the fine ones are also great bevel setters, can be picked up for a couple bucks and in pristine condition.

Once you have a flat bevel, a 1k will keep them going for a long time, and a few laps will touch them up quickly. Do use a separate stone for your knives. They can scar up a stone especially when learning.

I make it a habit when I have my stones out, I give all my brides favorites a few laps. Sharpe knives are much safer.

I've heard of sushi chefs using chopstitcks