Sometimes you absolutely, positively need to know the angle of the cutting edge on a knife. When you do, the best tool for the job is a laser goniometer, and [Felix Immler] shows us three ...

How to Sharpen a Knife with a Whetstone Look closely at the knife’s edge. The grind angle of the knife is how material was removed from the blade to make it sharp enough to cut. You want to work ...

If the blade is too far gone, closer inspection is necessary to find the right angle. The average fixed-blade knife comes with an edge of around 20-23 degrees, so it’s important to hold the ...

With these recommendations, you won't have to worry about the angle or anything else, and you'll still get a razor-sharp edge from a formerly blunt knife. Here are CNET's picks for the best knife ...