Cutting with a blunt knife is a struggle, while working with a sharp knife is a pleasure. Who has not experienced something like that? Happy are those who can still sharpen their own knives by hand. Actually, everyone who works a lot with a knife has experienced using sharpening tools that are supposed to produce a sharp edge in a flash but actually produce disappointing results. There is no way around it: a sharp cutting edge is something you have to work for. All you need is a few tools, knowledge and practice. One way to acquire this knowledge is through the book »Scharfmachen«. More than ever, our times need skilled hunters who know their job. A sharp knife is an indispensable tool of the hunter's work. Bernd Balke - otherwise better known for his philosophical works about hunting published by Österreichischer Jagd- und Fischerei-Verlag - knows his craft. Anyone who allows himself to be guided by the author through this book and does not give up at the first sign of difficulties when sharpening a blade, will quickly learn to sharpen his knife by hand and soon notice that working with a sharp knife is not only practical, but also a great pleasure!