Whetstones vs Diamond Plates: How I Sharpen Everything

Whetstones vs Diamond Plates: How I Sharpen Everything

The first time someone asked me whether they should use a whetstone vs diamond sharpening plate, I gave a terrible answer. I said “just get whatever’s cheapest.” That was bad advice, and I’ve spent the last several years making up for it — sharpening chisels, plane irons, kitchen knives, woodworking gouges, and custom blades I’ve … Read more