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2. Sharpening stone - Wikipedia

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   Sharpening stones, or whetstones, are used to sharpen the edges of steel tools such as knives through grinding and honing. Such stones come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and material compositions. They may be flat, for working flat edges, or shaped for more complex edges, such as those associated with some wood carving or woodturning tools.

3. Knife sharpening - Wikipedia

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   A railway camp cook sharpens a knife blade on a stone wheel, 1927. Knife sharpening is the process of making a knife or similar tool sharp by grinding against a hard, rough surface, typically a stone, [1] or a flexible surface with hard particles, such as sandpaper. Additionally, a leather razor strop, or strop, is often used to straighten and ...

4. Grindstone - Wikipedia

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   The Knife-grinder by Goya shows a man using a portable grindstone. A grindstone, also known as grinding stone, is a sharpening stone used for grinding or sharpening ferrous tools, used since ancient times. Tools are sharpened by the stone's abrasive qualities that remove material from the tool through friction in order to create a fine edge.

5. Prehistoric settlement uncovered at new prison site - AOL

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   August 16, 2024 at 6:24 AM. Finds made at the site of a new prison in Inverness include whetstones [AOC Archaeology] A 2,000 year old prehistoric settlement has been uncovered at the site of a new ...

6. Japanese sword polishing - Wikipedia

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   Japanese sword polishing. Japanese sword blade and sharpening stone and water bucket at 2008 Cherry Blossom Festival, Seattle Center, Seattle, Washington. Sword polishing is part of Japanese swordsmithing where a blade is polished after forging. It gives the shining appearance and beauty to the sword.

7. The Best Impromptu Knife Sharpener Is Sitting in Your Kitchen ...

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   But as important as knife sharpening is, it’s surprisingly easy to let it fall by the wayside. Luckily, there is a nifty trick to sharpen a knife that does not require a whetstone or a trip to a ...