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ASK THE GEAR GUY

Q: How do I keep my pocketknife sharp?

—Andrew, Minneapolis, Minnesota

A: OVER TIME, A KNIFE WILL START TO GET DULL. THAT CAN BE DANGEROUS. When a blade is not sharp, you can lose control while cutting and your knife could slip. Use a sharpening tool to maintain your knife’s edge.

The most popular tool is a whetstone, like the ($8), available at

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