You are right about using the rough side first and then some polishing with the finer side. Holding an angle is a real tricky part and needs some stability and skill.

To prevent the blade from getting damaged, you can run an ink marker over the cutting bevel. This way you'll have a reference to manage the amount of tilt you need to have. The typical angle should be between 15 to 20 Degrees. Check if it is okay to lubricate the stone with water or edible oil before you go ahead.
Make slow strokes rather than faster strokes. That gives you more control over the angle.

As you proceed to polish it, all the ink should go off. Once the ink is gone, you can take a look at the knife with the blade edge in line with light and tilt the knife around a bit, slowly. If you see any glint on the edge, that part needs some work with the finer side of the stone.

You are right about using the rough side first and then some polishing with the finer side. Holding an angle is a real tricky part and needs some stability and skill.

To prevent the blade from getting damaged, you can run an ink marker over the cutting bevel. This way you'll have a reference to manage the amount of tilt you need to have. The typical angle should be between 15 to 20 Degrees.

Check if it is okay to lubricate the stone with water or edible oil before you go ahead.
Make slow strokes rather than faster strokes. There are 2 basic reasons behind preferring the lubrication:

• That gives you more control over the angle.
• Removes the metal powder left out of when you sharpened a knife last time around, so that the stone remains clear and efficient as the grain-pattern remains clean.
• Acts as a cooling agent where the friction takes place.

As you proceed to polish it, all the ink should go off. Once the ink is gone, you can take a look at the knife with the blade edge in line with light and tilt the knife around a bit, slowly. If you see any glint on the edge, that part needs some work with the finer side of the stone.

Once done, clean off the stone!

You are right about using the rough side first and then some polishing with the finer side. Holding an angle is a real tricky part and needs some stability and skill.

To prevent the blade from getting damaged, you can run an ink marker over the cutting bevel. This way you'll have a reference to manage the amount of tilt you need to have. The typical angle should be between 15 to 20 Degrees. Check if it is okay to lubricate the stone with water or edible oil before you go ahead.
Make slow strokes rather than faster strokes. That gives you more control over the angle.

As you proceed to polish it, all the ink should go off. Once the ink is gone, you can take a look at the knife with the blade edge in line with light and tilt the knife around a bit, slowly. If you see ant glint on the edge, that part needs some work with the finer side of the stone.

You are right about using the rough side first and then some polishing with the finer side. Holding an angle is a real tricky part and needs some stability and skill.

To prevent the blade from getting damaged, you can run an ink marker over the cutting bevel. This way you'll have a reference to manage the amount of tilt you need to have. The typical angle should be between 15 to 20 Degrees. Check if it is okay to lubricate the stone with water or edible oil before you go ahead.
Make slow strokes rather than faster strokes. That gives you more control over the angle.

As you proceed to polish it, all the ink should go off. Once the ink is gone, you can take a look at the knife with the blade edge in line with light and tilt the knife around a bit, slowly. If you see any glint on the edge, that part needs some work with the finer side of the stone.