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Hey guys! Jake from Sharp and today we're going to talk everything cutting boards. We'll...
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Hey folks, today were going to recap one of our sharpening videos "Top 6...
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Knife performing like it used to? Not giving you that effortless cutting feel you remember...
How to Sharpen a Knife
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How to Sharpen a Knife
Ever wondered how to get your knives performing like new again!? Check out our how-to...
Whestones (Sharpening) Vs. Honing Rod (Steel)
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Whestones (Sharpening) Vs. Honing Rod (Steel)
Honing Rod (steel) vs Whetstones Easily the most common question we get in the shop...
Types of Steel
June 11, 2019
Types of Steel
Shopping for a knife by steel type or Rockwell hardness is not recommended. Far...
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