About this episode
Join me in this Pantry Chat episode with Patrick Roherman from @MTknives as we discuss all things sharp. For more information, check out the blog post that accompanies this video: https://homesteadingfamily.com/knife-sharpening-basics/ Check out Patrick's Knife Sharpening class inside the School of Traditional Skills here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_Member_n TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - Chit Chat 9:35 - About Patrick 13:08 - Why Sharp Knives are Important 17:24 - The Safety of a Sharp Knife 20:53 - How to Get Started 23:53 - Inspecting Knives 25:55 - Rusty Knives 27:27 - Sharpening Methods 32:23 - Sharpening Stones 36:29 - Correct Direction (Pushing or Pulling) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us! Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop FREE PDF DOWNLOADS: - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home. https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT - 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your I'm so excited to invite you to Homesteading Family's second annual How to Homestead Anywhere Crash Course. This is a FREE 5-day virtual event from January 5-9, where I will take you, step-by-step, through turning your home into a homestead. Whether you're in an apartment in the city or on 40 acres, this is for you. Be sure to register HERE (there will be replays).