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Sharpening Basics

	Why is my knife not getting sharp?
	Recommending Sharpening Stones for the Beginner
	Difference in Sharpening Stone Materials
	Top 5 Sharpening Questions
	Step-by-Step Knife Sharpening

	Difference in Sharpening Stone Materials
	Understanding Sharpening Stones
	Selecting the Right Sharpening Stone Video
	Is a Translucent Stone Really Translucent?
	DMT® and Diamond Stone FAQ

	Sharpening My First Knife
	Why is my knife not getting sharp?
	Knife Sharpener Budget Buying Guide
	Detailed Discussion on Knife Sharpening Angles
	Step-by-Step Knife Sharpening

	Comparing Mounted Leather Strops
	Comparing Razor Strops
	Understanding Strops
	Understanding Honing Compound

Sharpening Angles

	Find Knife Sharpening Angle With Quarters - Video
	Detailed Discussion on Knife Sharpening Angles
	Tips for Selecting the Right Bevel Angle
	Finding 20 Degree Angle to Sharpen Knives - Video
	Maintaining an Angle

	Sharpening Stone Grit Chart
	DMT® Diamond And Ceramic Color Coded Grit Chart
	Common Beginner Mistake: Only Using a Fine Stone
	Understanding Strops
	What grit is a Hard Black Arkansas Stone?

Sharpness Testing

	How Do I Know If My Knife or Tool is Sharp?
	Results Chart for Edge-On-Up Sharpness Testing

Kitchen Cutlery

	Step-by-Step Knife Sharpening
	Using the DMT Knife Guide
	Diamond Stones for Sharpening Kitchen Cutlery
	Chef's Choice Electric Knife Sharpener FAQ
	Which Work Sharp Sharpener Should I get?

	Why is my knife not getting sharp?
	How do I check for a burr?
	Is a Translucent Stone Really Translucent?
	Wet Stone or Whetstone?
	Is a Sharper Edge Stronger?

	New Shapton G7 Stones
	Hard to Find Hard Translucent Arkansas Stones
	How Sharp is an Obsidian Knife?
	Tormek Diamond Wheel
	It's Been a Busy Year!

	Selecting the Right Stone for Chisels and Planes
	Tormek T8 and T7 Comparison
	Tormek T8 and T4 Comparison
	Sharpening Stones for Flattening Wood Chisels
	Comparing Woodworking Sharpening Systems

	WorkSharp Knife Sharpener Comparison
	Which Work Sharp Sharpener Should I get?
	Sharpen an Axe with a Norton IB64 Round Stone
	What sharpener can I use on hunting knives?
	Step-by-Step Knife Sharpening

	Tormek T8 and T7 Comparison
	Tormek T8 and T4 Comparison
	Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition Sharpener - Video
	WorkSharp Knife Sharpener Comparison
	Which Work Sharp Sharpener Should I get?

	Tormek T8 and T7 Comparison
	WorkSharp Knife Sharpener Comparison
	Compare Chef's Choice Electric Knife Sharpeners
	Tormek T8 and T4 Comparison
	Tormek T7 and T4 Comparison

	Antique Norton IM-313
	Customer Restored Norton IM-313

Sharpening Supplies Customers

	Custom Sharpening Box
	Sharpening Station
	Customer Restored Norton IM-313

Received my Sharpening System today,(Norton IM83) and I've got to tell you that I am excited about using this product. I've been in the meat cutting business for 45 years, and as you can imagine, I've used allot of different types and styles of sharpening equipment. I have had 3 Norton Multi-Oil Stone units in my lifetime, and then I see this IM83 and I think that this is what I need to carry with me when and wherever I go. I just LOVE this little box full of expertise equipment to keep me sharp and at a razors edge. Thank you for the service, it was fast and easy, and I received it within 3 days of ordering. I know knives and how they work, and I can't wait to start putting that edge on my "other" knives I own.

Karl L, Omaha, NE