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In this video, Kenji Lopez-Alt shows you how to use a sharpening stone (also known as a whetstone). This is the best method by far. Not only will it give you the best edge, it also removes the least amount of material. With a fine enough grit, your knife should be able to take hairs off your arm when you've finished. Additionally—and I'm not kidding about the importance of this one—the act of sharpening your knife will help you create a much stronger bond with your blade, and a knife that is treated respectfully will behave much better for its owner. The only problem? It takes a little know-how.
That's where we come in. Get yourself some whetstones, follow the instructions, and practice. You won't believe the difference a sharp knife can make in your cooking.

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