Finish the process by using a strop or a honing rod to polish the edge and remove the burr. This finishing touch is essential, as leaving the burr can make the knife seem sharp initially, but the edge ...

I remember my dad giving me my first Barlow pocket knife as a child. I still have it. It is also still sharp because he taught me how to sharpen a pocket knife it on the same day, along with a strong ...

Being able to put a sharp edge on a knife and keep it there is one of the most valuable skills for anyone that spends time in the outdoors. In the backcountry, there are few tools that can save your ...