How to Use Water Stones

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Tip 1 - Woodworking Tools | Woodworking Supplies

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Camaro V 8 | permalink

Care & Use of Japanese Waterstones - Free woodworking tips and advice from Highland Woodworking.
Tags: waterstone sharpening, sharpening techniques, japanese waterstones, japanese woodworking

For further reading: http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/waterstonesharpening.aspx ^[1]

Tip 2 - Learn to Sharpen Good Knives with Water Stones

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mehran Senehi | permalink

Good water stones are the best way to keep your excellent knives sharp for the longest time, but only if you know how to actually use them. This guide gets into the nitty-gritty of the angles, strokes, and science behind proper sharpening.
Tags: Knives, sharpening, Kitchen, Tools, Lifehacker

For further reading: http://lifehacker.com/5522547/learn-to-sharpen-good-knives-with-water-stones ^[2]