How to Use a Sharpening Steel  

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How to Use a Sharpening Steel  

Learn how to use a sharpening steel to maintain your knives.

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To sharpen a knife with a sharpening steel, grip the knife, sharp edge down, in one hand, and the steel in the other. Cross them, placing the knife blade against the steel at a 20-degree angle. Pull the knife along the entire length of the steel. Repeat 3 to 5 times on both sides of the knife.

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