Sharpening Tips: 

How to sharpen with an Arkansas Stone:

1. Apply a small amount of honing oil on the stone. Tilt your knife at an approximate 20° angle with the cutting edge facing away from you.  

2. Push the knife away from you, maintaining the 20° angle. Repeat that stroke two or three times.  

3. Turn the knife over so the cutting edge faces you. Tilt the knife again at approximately 20° and draw the blade toward you. Repeat that stroke two or three times.

IMPORTANT: Take the same number of strokes on each side of the knife. Push and draw blade as though you were trying to shave a thin slice off the stone. Clean the stone under running water or wipe off the oil with a cloth.

How to sharpen with a Diamond Hone:

PLEASE NOTE: Always sharpen by pushing the blade away from your body and hands.  

1. Apply a small amount of honing oil on the stone. Tilt your knife at an approximate 20° angle with the cutting edge facing away from you.

2. Push the knife away from you, maintaining the 20° angle. Repeat that stroke two or three times.  

3. Turn the knife over so the cutting edge faces you. Tilt the knife again at approximately 20° and draw the blade toward you. Repeat that stroke two or three times.

IMPORTANT: Take the same number of strokes on each side of the knife. Push and draw blade as though you were trying to shave a thin slice off the stone.

How to sharpen with Diamond Stix:

This compact, innovative sharpening tool provides a fast means to sharpen all cutlery at home or outdoors  

1. Apply a small amount of honing oil on the stone. Tilt your knife at an approximate 20° angle with the cutting edge facing away from you.

2. Hold knife at an appropriate 20 degree angle to rod and draw blade down sharpening rod as shown in diagram A 3-5 times. Repeat procedure with other side of knife. 3-5 times, Inspect edge and repeat if necessary.  

3. After each usage, simply wash the diamond rod with soap and water to remove metal filings. This will keep your diamond rod at peak sharpening efficiency.

PLEASE NOTE: For safety, always push cutting edge of blade away from you in sharpening process.