Knives are one of my favorite things to test and review for The Kitchn, but one thing about knives is that no matter how well you hone them and try to take care of them, they’re going to get dull ...

As most chefs will tell you, learning how to sharpen knives by hand using a whetstone is a skill that takes plenty of practice to perfect. That’s why too many people skip regular knife ...

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Believe it or not, a dull knife is actually more dangerous than a sharp one. They’re more likely to slip when you’re slicing and dicing, quite literally putting your fingers in harm’s way. The good ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. As someone who cooks at home regularly, I stand by the idea that the ...

Don’t be intimidated. A new generation of knife sharpeners for home chefs makes it easy to keep your knives in shape without paying a pro. Like deep-cleaning your refrigerator or scheduling a dentist ...

Learn the best methods for sharpening your kitchen knives including using a whetstone or electric hand sharpener with these ...

A sharp knife is a joy to use, but many of us are guilty of buying the cheapest kitchen tools available and rarely maintaining them. Keeping knives sharp is key to working with them both safely and ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. Read our full commerce guidelines here. They say a knife is only as good as the one who wields it. That's not entirely fair, though ...