Can I get the factory edge to back on my knife?

Can I get the factory edge to back on my knife?

Getting your Knife to Cut Like New Isn't As Hard As You Might Think

Yes, it is possible to get a like-new edge back on your knife. In fact, it is often possible to improve on the edge it came with from the factory. We have a wide selection of information and tools to help you do just that.

Whether you prefer to work by hand on stones, use a powered sharpener, or use a guided system, a good new edge can be obtained. Review our informational articles like Step By Step Knife Sharpening for a primer in sharpening by hand. Having trouble keeping the angle steady? See articles like Using the DMT Knife Guide. And as we mention in our Strops FAQs, don't underestimate the value of a good strop!

If power sharpeners are more your speed, look at our video review of the Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition Sharpener. Or check out the Work Sharp Knife Sharpner Comparison for an overview of their machines.

Perhaps you're interested in the guided systems that give incredible control. Then consider one of our guided sharpeners.

Whatever your preferred method of sharpening, it is possible to get your blade cutting just as well, if not better, than it did when it was new.