Knife Sharpening with Patrick Roerhman | Pantry Chat

Knife Sharpening with Patrick Roerhman | Pantry Chat

Author: Homesteading Family April 29, 2023 Duration: 42:18

Join me in this Pantry Chat episode with Patrick Roherman from  @MTknives as we discuss all things sharp.

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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Chit Chat
9:35 - About Patrick
13:08 - Why Sharp Knives are Important
17:24 - The Safety of a Sharp Knife
20:53 - How to Get Started
23:53 - Inspecting Knives
25:55 - Rusty Knives
27:27 - Sharpening Methods
32:23 - Sharpening Stones
36:29 - Correct Direction (Pushing or Pulling)

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