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Honing a knife

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The quick recap below has the key points, and the book has every step.

Quick recap

  1. Hold the steel upright with the tip resting on a towel.
  2. Draw the blade down the steel at a slight angle, heel to tip.
  3. Alternate sides, 5–6 strokes each. Honing straightens the edge; it doesn't sharpen.

In the book: Knife Skills (Part 2)