How to sharpen a knife

How to sharpen a knife : essential cookery techniques

Essential cookery techniques: How to sharpen a knife

Hold the steel facing downwards and resting on a stable surface. Hold the knife at a 15-20 degree angle and rub the knife, from the front to the back of the blade, against the steel. Move the knife around the back of the steel and repeat on the other side, always moving from the front to the back of the blade.

Add to my
technique book
Send to
a friend
Imprimer
la recette

Explore our upcoming cooking classesOur cooking classes

Culinary questions? Comment about this recipe?
Our expert chefs will be happy to help!

Need help? Ask our Chefs about How to sharpen a knife technique