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How to Sharpen a knife with a Japanese water stone

Person sharpening a knife on a honing stone.

When you're out camping in the woods one of the best survival tools you can have in your kit is a sharp knife. Handy for cutting plants, vines, and skinning animals if it's nosh time, a knife must be kept in tip top condition to work efficiently.

Watch this video to learn how to sharpen your knife with a Japanese water stone, which has a coarse side and a fine side.

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