How to sharpen a knife without a sharpening stone
By Brian | December 27, 2009
This is for those of you who for some reason or another find yourself in need of a method for sharpening your knife but don’t have a proper sharpening stone. Over the years I have heard of several ways to do this. Following is a short list of methods.
1. You can use the bottom of a porcelain or ceramic cup, plate, or bowl. The little ring around the bottom is not glazed and will make a great substitute for a flat stone. This method will not give you the sharpest edge but it will work in a snap to get you by for a short while.
2. Use a sheet of sand paper over a mouse pad. It’s possible to get an extremely sharp knife in this way. If your knife is really dull it can take a long time and several grits of sandpaper to get that razors edge you’re looking for.
3. If you’re in an area where sandstone or other softer rocks are available then you can flatten a piece on the side walk or driveway with water as a lubricant. To flatten simply get a piece a few inches thick and at least 6 inches long, wet it with some water, pour a small pool of water on the driveway or sidewalk, with a figure 8 motion rub the rock over this area with medium pressure until completely flat.
4. While this is not truly sharpening it’s possible to hone a knife on the bottom of a cast iron pan.
These tips should have you cutting in no time.
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