For shaping and sharpening: Place the side of the knife flat on the Guide closest to the handle so the cutting edge is on the abrasive and PUSH the knife edge away and along the abrasive surface. Repeat this step using the opposing Guide and PULL the knife edge toward and along the abrasive surface. Alternate for 5-10 strokes per side.
For Honing: Rotate the red knob so that the fine (smooth) surface and “F” on the knob are up. Place the side of the knife flat on the Guide closest to the handle so the cutting edge is on the rod and PUSH the knife edge away and along the abrasive surface. Repeat this step using the opposing Guide and PULL the knife edge toward and along the abrasive surface. Alternate for 5 strokes per side.
For stropping: Hold the handle so the leather strop is facing up. Place the side of the blade on the stropping Guide with the cutting edge facing down and away from the leather. PUSH the backside of the knife up the guide surface then onto and across the leather strop. Repeat this step using the opposing Guide and a PULL motion. Perform 10 alternating strokes. Use caution when stropping your blade.
