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The question about pushing or pulling a knife when sharpening, especially on a whetstone, requires the orientation of the edge to be considered. Our budget choice (Amazon link) : Sharp Pebble Extra Large Sharpening Stone Set Is It Better To Push Or Pull When Sharpening A Knife? Finishing stone: Whetstone SHAPTON Ceramic KUROMAKU #5000.Sharpening stone: Suehiro CERAX soaking whetstone: Medium #1000.Fixing stone: Whetstone SHAPTON Ceramic KUROMAKU #320.

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Our PRO choice whetstones combo (Amazon links): TIP: Are you looking to buy a new whetstone? Check out our recommendations (we personally use the first three ones): However, it is easier to maintain control and angles on a pull stroke than a push stroke. If you are using a commercially manufactured sharpener, it is always best to follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for the correct method for using the sharpener. We will discuss this method a little later in more detail and give our recommendation. This is probably the most controversial method, where some people use a push stroke and some a pull stroke, and others use a combination. This is because the sharpening action will be determined by the direction of travel of the abrasive belt. Knife sharpeners that have an abrasive belt can be used with a push or a pull stroke through the sharpener. Some electric sharpeners instruct to use a push and then a pull stroke, but a pull stroke is more controlled. With most electric sharpeners that use a static abrasive, the best method is to start at the knife’s heel and pull the knife back towards you. This action gives you a smooth, more controlled action through the sharpener with even pressure over the length of the blade.

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Manual pull-through sharpeners should use an action where you start at the knife’s heel and pull the knife toward you through the sharpener, towards the tip of the knife.

The correctness of the technique will largely depend on the type of sharpener or sharpening method you are using to get an edge on your knife. Whether pushing or pulling a knife through or over a sharpener is the correct technique is incorrect in some instances and optional in others.

Push or Pull to Sharpen a Knife? What Is The Right Way To Sharpen A Knife? If you are interested in checking out the best whetstones for your knives we recommend and use you can find them by clicking here (Amazon link). While this may look confusing, it is all about the pressure being applied. The confusion comes into knife sharpening for beginners, where they watch an experienced person sharpening a knife, and the person appears to be moving the knife with a push and pull motion. Pushing the knife, leading with the edge is not recommended.

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This creates a smooth edge, free of rough gouges, and can be taken to a much greater level of sharpness as a result. Pulling the knife edge across a whetstone trailing the knife’s spine is the best way to sharpen a knife. We will clear up this aspect of knife sharpening to help you to improve your skill level. Many beginners are unsure if they should pull or push the knife while sharpening. Sharpening a knife is a learned skill, with right and wrong ways of performing the task.

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