Planning to use a whetstone to sharpen your knives? We approve. It's a great way to keep your knife blades sharp and well-maintained. It's also less likely to damage your dull blade than an aggressive ...

Not every whetstone needs to be prepared before use, so try a ‘splash and go’ test by putting a few drops of water on the stone. If the water is absorbed and the stone darkens, then it needs soaking, ...