Mastering Single-Stone Sharpening: A Razor Edge on a Medium-Grit Waterstone
You don't need a multi-stone progression or leather strops to get a razor edge. Learn the mechanics of single-stone sharpening on an 800-grit waterstone, from tactile angle finding to on-stone deburring.
The Great Grit Lie: Why You Don’t Need a $300 Whetstone for a Razor-Sharp Edge
Think you need a $300 high-grit whetstone setup to get a razor-sharp edge? Think again. Discover why technique and proper deburring beat expensive gear—and see how a 1,000-grit stone (and even a coarse diamond plate) easily passes the transparent tomato test.