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How to Sharpen Knives

By The BA Test Kitchen
May 14, 2008

Stand back! This video will show you how to use a honing steel to sharpen your knives. Another great resource is Korin, a Japanese knife retailer. Browse their selection of sharpening stones and instructions on how to use them.

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