On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:28:51 -0500, " Nartker" >
wrote:

>I recently bought a single bevel Japanese slicer. What is the proper way to
>set and keep the edge?
>

If is is a single bevel with a hollow back, i.e. a traditional design,
the best way to sharpen it would be with a set of waterstones. That
will take some investment and some practice, but it will take
advantage of the design and produce an excellent edge.

--BS