How to Sharpen a Knife on a Wet Stone - How to Get an Extremely Sharp Knife

How to sharpen a knife on a wet stone - how to get an extremely sharp knife

Learn how to sharpen a Japanese knife on a wet stone, In this video, you will see how to sharpen any knife extremely sharp using a wet stone (Japanese water stone).
Japanese water stones are not to be mistaken with whetstone, although both can be used in the exact same way.

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[Feldscher]

A little detail about the japanese way: You sharpen the knife until the water/oil on the stone floats onto the blade. Basically a dull edge will push the water in front of it and a sharp edge will have the water flow onto the blade freely.

[cosminonea]

Got my knife so sharp I could cut water in half.... separating the hydrogen from the oxygen

[logancole]

I’ve learned a few different things from other experienced chefs. Fascinating how there’s no set method as to what’s the most efficient way of sharpening. Thanks for the video man 👌🏻

[Steffena]

I've watched loads of videos on sharpening, and this must be one of the best - simple, clear without excessive talking :) Well done.
I have a Miyabi like the one you sharpened here. I love it.

[AsaBlanchard]

Great video and excellent instructions. I have sharpened my knives western style alternating the direction and side of knife on each stroke. This is very hard to maintain the same bevel. Your method is much easier to control. My stones were in terrible shape. They are now flat and all my knives are very happy. I am from Kentucky and have no hair remaining on my left arm!

[justforever]

That idea of marking the stone to see where the low and high spots is is clever. It reminds me of the idea I had (which I already mentioned below) of coloring in the edge with permanent marker prior to sharpening. It makes it easy to see where the metal is being removed and if the angle is proper. Most of it will come right off with the sharpening, as the metal is removed. And remains will wear off quickly, and if you're really picky, it'll wash off with alcohol.

[DJBRUCEK]

EXCELLENT !!! thanks for sharing!! I never sharpened knives or scissors this way but I'm always learning; thanks again!!

[gilbert]

When I first saw your stroking action on the stone, it seemed as though your knife angle was not staying consistent. But after showing how the knife cuts, that is obvious proof to me. Thanks for putting together this instruction. I know it takes time and energy to do it, and also you open yourself up to a universe of trolls, who blast their way onto the comments area, coming angry. Then they call you names and nit pick your video. Have ANY of them even tried to share their knowledge?
Again, thank you.

[johnernest]

You make this look do easy!!!! It's all about the angle, pressure ect. Easier said then done and you do have a wonderful technique as the final results don't lie. I wish I could keep the correct angle all the time. The best part of your video is the way you show how to resurface the water Stone by drawing pencil lines on it. I learned something new. Thank you!

[vpham]

Thank you! I was having a hard time sharpening my knife. In fact, I made it duller trying to use a whetstone. Now, I'm equipped with the RIGHT technique. Wish me luck!

[mangomonkey]

That was awesome! Really well explained and great demo at the end! Best instructional video I've seen yet, thanks!

[greenpea]

Nice video. I like the tip on re-establishing a flat surface on the stone itself. Your right, the human eye would never see the valley in the stone. Excellent tutorial and very practical. Thank you.

[BrunoHenrique-giwd]

I find this oddly relaxing, and also, a pretty good tutorial

[filamphibian]

Great tutorial. And the grid guidance is what I needed to get my stone back on level. Thank you!

[jonanderson]

I really like how funny you are.
It makes the video much more enjoyable, even though it's already enjoyable

[thealmightypotato]

Leveling the stone. WHY DID I NEVER HEAR OF THIS. THANK YOU

[danielmartin]

Finally invested in a proper chef’s knife. I’ve been looking up different sharpening techniques. This is the first one that got the knife sharp enough to shave the hair off my arm. I realize now I was trying to take shortcuts and you have to invest a little time to get a proper edge. Thank you so much!!

[craigfuhr]

Great info! I’ve struggled to learn to sharpen with stones but your video provides great info and great inspiration.

[thefoolzmartyr]

May I humbly ask why in the World are you trolling this gentleman who graciously shared his knowledge and experience upon sharpening an edge with the specifics of whet to wet? Maybe he made an error, still he provided a sure method upon sharpening a fine blade. I do thank you MakeSushi. The vid was very informative to an outside observer who had not known the basic foundation of using a sharpening stone aside from the motions. Keep up the good work and never let the trolls treat you as sheep .

[TychoBrahe]

3:40 "It's not the stone that grinds down metal, but this metalic residue".... If the stone's not grinding the metal, whats making the metallic residue pray tell?