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.

“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 ...

Inspired by conversations on the Food52 Hotline, we’re sharing tips and tricks that make navigating all of our kitchens easier and more fun. Today: Treat your knives well, and they’ll love you back.

A serrated blade is great for ripping through heavy rope and other fibrous materials, and also keeps an edge longer due to its increased surface area. But, the reality of using knives is that even the ...

Before you sharpen your knife, it’s important to know its material, its unique shape, and the angle in which to sharpen it. The material determines how often you have to sharpen a knife, the ...

There are a wide variety of knife sharpeners out there, but not everyone knows how to properly use a knife sharpener in order to get the best performance out of their blade. If you’re trying to figure ...

There are plenty of pocket knife enthusiasts in the world, but not nearly as many knife sharpening enthusiasts. This means many knife owners are walking around with dull pocket knives, and they’re not ...

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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 ...