Sharpening stones, or whetstones, have a steeper learning curve than other sharpening options, but the payoff is huge. They offer more control and precision over the sharpness of your knives.

Need to sharpen your knives? You may be able to save some time and get that edge really sharp if you have access to one of ...

In addition to being safer, sharp tools also help you up your culinary game, whether you're butterflying chicken breasts or assembling a mirepoix for a stew. "Keeping the knife sharp will improve your ...

Pull the knife over the cutting carbide blades, then further hone with the ceramic rods. I’ve found this produces a sharp knife in a jiffy without the hassle of whetstones or other devices. (Photo ...

“A dull knife is a dangerous knife.” If you have never heard that saying before I can confirm its validity for you. It’s true because a dull knife requires you to work harder. When your knife is sharp ...

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In the long list of skills grandpa knew better than us, there’s the ancient art of knife sharpening. It takes more than a honing steel and a couple swift swipes of the blade to tighten an edge: ...

There is nothing more frustrating -- or dangerous -- in the kitchen than a dull knife. Not only do you lose quality and consistency with your cutting, but you also run the risk of injury when using ...

A knife’s most frequent use takes place in the kitchen. The kitchen also happens to be the place where knives are least cared for. Hunters, fishermen and serious home improvers take great pride in ...

If your knife isn't honed and you don't have a sharpener, you can easily make do by sharpening the blades on the bottom rim of a ceramic coffee mug. Taylor Martin has covered technology online for ...

A fancy blade sharpener isn't necessary to keep kitchen knives in top shape. This common household item often found in a toolbox does the trick just as well.