Finish the process by using a strop or a honing rod to polish the edge and remove the burr. This finishing touch is essential, as leaving the burr can make the knife seem sharp initially, but the edge ...

People have the wrong ideas about knives. A knife doesn’t cut like a razor or a plane iron on the push stroke. It’s somewhat like a saw with teeth that cuts in a sliding motion as it’s pushed or ...

Being able to put a sharp edge on a knife and keep it there is one of the most valuable skills for anyone that spends time in the outdoors. In the backcountry, there are few tools that can save your ...