Sharpening stones, or whetstones, have a steeper learning curve than other sharpening options, but the payoff is huge. They offer more control and precision over the sharpness of your knives.

I noticed after watching Togishi, that he often name-checked Shapton as one of the whetstone brands he uses regularly. After ...

From flat files to whetstones to bench grinders, we walk you through all the tools and tips to get the sharpest edge.