The Wigbold Chef̓s Knife1. Preparation

To Sharpen, you can use a sharpening stone. Before using the sharpening stone (whetstone) immerse the stone in water for approximately five to ten minutes. Then place the stone on a non-slip surface. Start with the grind of 1.000 (whetstone) facing up and finish with 6.000 (Polish stone)

for polishing effect. 2. Alignment

Hold the handle of the knife firmly in one hand and, with the blade facing you, place on the sharpening stone at an angle of 14 degrees. You may use a

whetstone sharpening guide rail for determining the angle. Make sure the gap is less than 5mm between the back of the blade and the sharpening stone. Place your free hand on the blade, but never directly on the cutting edge! Touching the cutting edge can lead to serious injuries so be careful!

3. MovementMove the blade - with a little pressure - in regular strokes upwards across the sharpening stone. Always maintain the angle between the blade and the stone. Start with the bolster and work towards the tip. A burr will become visible after a few strokes. This is good. A grey liquid is produced during sharpening.

This is normal and improves the effectiveness.

4. Changing Sides

Turn the knife, the blade is now pointing the opposite side, not towards your body as the first movement. Continue to maintain the angle of

14 degrees and also continue with the gap of approximately 5 mm from the back of the blade to the sharpening stone. Slide the cutting edge downward. Grind both sides of the blade alternately, five to ten times each side. Repeat with the polishing side of the whetstone (6.000).

To remove the burr from the knife, draw the knife in a curve from top left to bottom right across the sharpening stone. Then hold the knife under running water to remove all residue and dry it carefully with a soft cloth. Store the stone in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight.

5. Remove the Burr

6. Final Sharpening Test

You can use a sheet or paper to check the sharpness of your knife. If the blade is perfectly sharp, it will glide through the sheet of paper

without serious pressure or scratching.