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The easiest way to sharpen a knife is to use a whetstone. First, soak the whetstone in water for 10 minutes. Then, set the whetstone down on top of a cloth. Hold the blade away from you and rest it on the corner of the whetstone at a 20-degree angle. Hold the blade by the handle while pressing the top of the blade down with your nondominant hand. Then, drag the blade into the stone 5 to 10 times before flipping it over and repeating the process on the opposite side. You can also use a sharpener to hone the blade of your knife. To use a sharpener, place the blade into the thin slot with the sharp side down. Drag the blade back and forth along the slot 5 to 10 times to sharpen both sides of the blade at the same time. If you don’t have a sharpener or whetstone, you can sharpen a blade using a ceramic mug or plate with a rough bottom. Put a cloth down and flip the mug or plate upside down on top of it. Next, place the blade at a 10-degree angle against the raised lip on the bottom of the mug or plate. Then, slowly drag the blade against the lip. Repeat this process 10 to 15 times before flipping the blade over and sharpening the opposite side. If you do have a whetstone or honing rod, read on for help on how to use it!