08/23/2026
🔪 BUTCHER CHECK:
Some butchers use sandpaper to bring an old honing steel back to life.
Does it really work? Share your experience👇
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08/23/2026
🔪 BUTCHER CHECK:
Some butchers use sandpaper to bring an old honing steel back to life.
Does it really work? Share your experience👇
Getting your knife sharp is only half the job. The real skill is keeping that edge working. Controlled honing protects the edge you worked hard to build.
08/22/2026
🔪 BUTCHER CHECK:
Some butchers say a whetstone, honing steel, and Ergo are the best combo for keeping a working edge on the job.
Agree or disagree? What’s your best combo for a working edge? 👇
Slow down and make every stroke count. The right angle and controlled pressure matter more than repeating unnecessary strokes. Quality strokes build a better working edge.
08/21/2026
🔪 BUTCHER CHECK:
Some butchers say understanding the grit of your sharpening stones and the different types of honing steels makes it easier to build the working edge you want.
Agree or disagree? Share your experience👇
08/20/2026
🔪 BUTCHER CHECK:
Some butchers say grit numbers can fool you—two stones marked 1000 can produce different edges.
Agree or disagree? Have you experienced this with different stones? 👇
08/20/2026
🔪 BUTCHER CHECK:
Some butchers say higher grit and more stropping don’t always mean better performance in meat.
Agree or disagree? Share your experience. 👇
Different knives and different stones may need a different approach. What works for one person may not work the same for another. Know your edge, know your tools, and use the technique that works for you.
08/19/2026
🔪 BUTCHER CHECK:
Some butchers say a 1000-grit working edge is all a butcher knife really needs.
Agree or disagree? What grit do you finish on? 👇
There’s more than one way to position a sharpening stone. Find the position that feels natural, then focus on angle, pressure, and consistency. That’s what builds the edge.