Thread: How do you hone a kitchen knife?

As previously stated. Unlike a razor, you must hold the knife at a 30 degree angle. You can buy, or make a jig. They look like little wedges. Actually, they're like training wheels, once you get the hang of it, you won't need it. I do a combination of strokes when I do knives, including little ovals on the stones. ( for smaller knives) Normally, 4k is as high as you need to go.

Check this link from how stuff works:

http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to...equipment1.htm