How to Repair and Thin a Chipped Japanese Kitchen Knife

Oh no, you chipped your knife! Worry not, sharpening wizard Naoto is here to show you the secrets to repairing and thinning your kitchen knife yourself, just like one of the Knifewear pros. In this video Naoto walks you through grinding the chip out of your blade, maintaining the blade profile, thinning your Japanese knife, and finally sharpening your blade so it cuts like new!
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