Before a knife ever loses its edge, it usually picks up a few bad habits. Hard surfaces, rushed cleaning, careless storage.

Whether you're a knife sharpening beginner or expert, there are a few tips steps that are unique to sharpening pocket knives.

I remember my dad giving me my first Barlow pocket knife as a child. I still have it. It is also still sharp because he taught me how to sharpen a pocket knife it on the same day, along with a strong ...

Hold the blade at a 15-20° angle. Draw the knife across the steel, alternating sides about 5-10 times. Wipe and store safely.