Sharpen knives with a traditional sharpening stone

There are many was to sharpen knives but sometimes simpler is better and here's a simple yet extremely effective way to do this with a traditional sharpening stone:

• A sharpening stone has two sides: one rough, one fine. First, the stone needs to be soaked in either water or mineral oil (never substitute one for the other). Then you will have either a water stone or an oil stone.

• Place the stone on a damp cloth to stabilize it. Holding your knife at a 20-degree angle to the stone, draw the entire length of the blade over the coarse side. Use your free hand to exert pressure on the blade firmly and evenly from tip to hilt.

• Turn the blade over and repeat the process, over and over at a 20-degree angle, until the blade is very sharp. Always allow an equal number of passes for each side. Repeat on the stone's fine side.

Now there's no excuse not to sharpen knives to perfection with a great sharpening stone.

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