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.

How do you sharpen a knife? Any professional chef or seasoned home cook will tell you that a sharp knife is the most important tool in the kitchen. Plus, a dull knife can be dangerous: It can easily ...

Do you have blunt knives? Do you know how to sharpen them? Do they even need a sharpen or do they just need a run on a honing steel? In this video I'm going to show you how to sharpen a knife using a ...

At a party, dull is a drag. In the kitchen, dull is dangerous. Keeping your knives sharp is essential so you don’t risk slipping or twisting your wrist (and hurting yourself more) when cutting through ...

Even the best-quality knives do not stay sharp forever. Contact with food and work surfaces will dull the finest stainless or carbon and steel blades. However, you can keep your knives in prime ...

A popular alternative to traditional steel blades, ceramic knives require little maintenance, minimize food oxidation and hold a sharp edge for a very long time. When they do start to get dull, though ...

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From chef’s knives to multitools to hatchets and axes, having a sharp blade is not only crucial for completing your intended task but is also less likely to slip, making it safer than a dull blade.