How A Master Knife Sharpener Restores Broken Knives | Epicurious

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Published 2023-08-22
Master knife sharpener Vincent Kazuhiro Lau visits with Epicurious to demonstrate how he gives new life to tarnished, chipped and broken knives.

Director: Ian Stroud
Director of Photography: Francis Bernal
Editor: Jamie Gordon
Expert: Vincent Kazuhito Lau
Creative Producer: Christie Garcia
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Associate Producer: Amy Haskour; Shelby Boamah
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Casting Producer: Vanessa Brown
Camera Operator: Duell Davis
Assistant Camera: Tony Aviles
Sound Mixer: Mariya Chulichkova
Production Assistant: Amara McNeil
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Scout Alter
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell

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All Comments (21)
  • @nnthsttrls
    As a very avid cook, and kitchen knife enjoyer, I have spent a lot of time sharpening knives. Over the years I have seen, I'd guess, at least 30 "knife sharpening" videos. I genuinely think this is the clearest, most approachable one I've seen for all levels of experience. Teaches, sympathizes, and reminds.
  • @RomanianGER
    Look at this fine gentleman, faithful to his knife for 13 years.
  • @rayang9929
    My prison shank has never been soo sharp!!! thank you so much
  • @lisahouck4833
    First video that actually showed me what I needed to see to fix my terrible knife sharpening. Dangerously incorrect now my skills can improve safely and effectively
  • @CCSMrChen
    Microscope comparison was AMAZING!
  • @richrich685
    Me: just learned everything I need to know about how to sharpen a knife. Me: still frustrated that I don’t have the muscle memory to properly use all the information Chef so generously offered and shared.
  • @nisaabin8793
    The gadget (?) Used in the video: 1:34 Rough Stone >> 220 grit 1:38 Stone base (optional) 4:06 Stone fixer to flatten wetstone 4:41 2 coins to create an angel while sharpening 6:42 Medium stone >> 1000 grit 7:23 Finishing stone >> 3000 grit
  • @xFalconFixer
    Hey Vincent! I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say how AWESOME you are! Your instructions are spot on, and your pace is perfect - not too fast, not too slow. I APPRECIATE how you make the tough stuff easy to understand, and you always know just what to say. Thanks a bunch for being such an incredible TEACHER!
  • @DominusSantorini
    One of the best videos I've seen on knife sharpening with whetstones
  • @harveygee8143
    I've had my knives sharpened at Korin. Fantastic sharpening job.
  • @Ozzborn85
    Yet another proof whi Epicurious is one of my all time fav channels. This video is exacatly what I needed, I recently tried the wet stone sharpening for the first time (only after reading some instructions and basics) and was not satisfied with the result of that first try at all. Now it has become much clearer! Not to mention that this master sharpener is an excelent at teaching as well as sharpening. Thanks!
  • @rezkyahairy
    i love knives, and this is the best knife restore/sharpening tutorial out there!
  • @cospittner3526
    Best sharpening video I’ve seen. Really great content. Thank you.
  • @cyang17
    Wow... the transformation of that knife over the years... respect.
  • @kasibree2569
    Thank you for this! My grandmother has ONE wet stone she would use DRY to sharpen her knives at a terrible angle (and has since developed that curve in the center), and immediately would cut food without cleaning the blade 😵 I'm taking over that task for her because those knives dont deserve that kind of treatment lol.
  • @grahamnorth3529
    Really helpful video. I bought my first whetstone this week and am looking forward to learning this skill and getting my knife perfect 👍
  • @ColdTakes585
    Ok but this guy is freaking AWESOME!! Best sharpening video I’ve ever found
  • @Coruptshun
    best video i've seen by a long shot. love this guy - super in depth. thanks