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

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Before we begin, don’t forget that the N.C. State Fair (www.ncstatefair.org) starts Friday and continues through Oct. 21 at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. Lots of eating adventures await there ...