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.

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 ...

Sharpening a knife, whether you're learning how to sharpen one used in the kitchen or one I use in my shop as a professional woodworker, is a frustrating task — but it doesn't have to be. By using a ...

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Vincent Lau’s job is to restore and maintain the blades of hundreds of clients a week. At Korin, the Japanese knife and kitchenware emporium where Lau does his work, you won’t find him using some ...

A sharp knife isn’t just sharper, it’s a safer, more efficient, more precise tool. And, like most people, your knives are probably dull. Here’s how to fix that quickly, easily and cheaply. Why do you ...

There’s no sense in carrying a knife if it’s not going to be as useful as possible. And a blade’s utility often comes down to its ability to cut. When ripping open a box, slicing that piece of rope, ...