Whetstone Knife Sharpening

Ray Mears Demonstrates Sharpening a Knife the Traditional Way

How many knives do you own? For most of us, the answer is quite a few, whether they’re found in the kitchen, bug-out bag, or on your person. Now, a more important question: can you sharpen them correctly without relying on an electric grinder or your local cutlery store?

If you’re not 100% sure about your knife sharpening technique, do yourself a favor and watch this video from bushcraft expert Ray Mears. He goes over the basics of using a whetstone, a strop, and even the edge of a car window to get a blade perfectly sharp.


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Patrick McCarthy: Patrick McCarthy is the Editor of RECOIL OFFGRID. He currently resides in Arizona, and enjoys hiking, camping, shooting, and snapping photos along the way. You can follow his latest projects on Instagram at @pmccarthy10.