Sharpening - the basics
Turning blunt edges into sharp ones — tips and tricks from our sharpening experts
Tips and tricks for sharpening knives and tools.
How to turn a blunt edge into a sharp one is a question on which opinions often differ widely, even among experts. We favour the technique that has proven itself over centuries for the sharpest of all blades, the samurai sword: sharpening with water stones. This method, equally suitable for knives and tools, is presented in our Sharpening Primer together with many tips and tricks from our sharpening experts.
Sharpening axes
Tips on sharpening and maintaining the bevel angle depending on the type of axe and its intended use.
Sharpening loppers and hedge trimmers
You can only prune trees properly with very sharp tools! Here are some tips.
Sharpening chisels
Sharp sculpting chisels are important for several reasons. Find out here how to sharpen them.
Sharpening a straight razor
Straight razors must be extremely sharp so that they cut the hair cleanly and do not tug at it. Find out how to achieve ‘razor-sharpness’ here.
Sharpening chisels and planer blades
A sharp cutting edge ensures precise work, smooth surfaces and significantly less effort. Here’s how to sharpen chisels and plane blades.
Sharpening a draw knife
A sharp paring knife cuts more cleanly, safely and with less effort. Find out how to achieve the right sharpness in this article.
Polishing cutting edges – is it worth it or not?
As a general rule, the smoother a metal surface is, the less prone to rust it is and the sleeker it looks. Here you can find out how to achieve this.
Sharpening scissors
It’s only when the blades are sharpened that you realise just how effortless and precise a good pair of scissors can really be. But how do you sharpen scissors?
