Finally got my knife sharpening down after 3 years of trying

I work at a small spot in Austin called Hillside Grill and I've been struggling with my edge retention forever. Last month I picked up a Shapton 1000 grit stone and it's been a game changer for my weekly prep routine. The difference in how clean my cuts are now is honestly wild. Anyone else find that upgrading your stone makes that big of a difference?

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tyler_wilson22d ago

Man, I was exactly where you are last year. I had a cheap stone that came with a kit and I just couldn't get a consistent edge that lasted through a whole shift. Then I grabbed a Shapton 1000 too, same as you. First time I used it, I noticed right away how much faster it cut and how much more even the burr was. My knives went from okay to scary sharp in like two weeks. I think the cheap stone was just too inconsistent, so I was fighting it the whole time. For me, the upgrade was totally worth it.

drew_park22d agoTop Commenter

Upgrading your stone" made that big a difference for you? I actually think most people jump stones too soon and never really learn what their cheap one can do.