To be able to prepare the dishes well, then you should have a pretty sharp knife.
After using this method, your knives will be very sharp that they will pass even the paper test.
Cut out the shape of the disc and set it up on the bench grinder mount.

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Apply less pressure when sharpening the knife and hold it at constant angles for both sides.
However, this method uses more pressure and is aggressive than using the grinder.
How to sharpen any knife easily

