Step 3 of 5 · Sharpen a Kitchen Knife
Flip, burr the other way, then lighter strokes
Flip, burr the other way, then lighter strokes — step 3 of 5 in Sharpen a Kitchen Knife. Same count on the second side until the burr flips. Then half the pressure, half the strokes, both sides.
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Same count on the second side until the burr flips. Then half the pressure, half the strokes, both sides. If you have 3000 grit, a dozen light passes per side.
A burr you never remove is a dull wire that folds. Light strokes and a strop (cardboard or jeans, away from the edge) knock it off.
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