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.

Planning to use a whetstone to sharpen your knives? We approve. It's a great way to keep your knife blades sharp and well-maintained. It's also less likely to damage your dull blade than an aggressive ...

Keep your knives on the cutting edge with regular honing and sharpening.

Learn how to tell if your scissors are dull or damaged—and the simple sharpening techniques that can bring them back to life.

Let's cut to the chase.

—it’s a dull knife. Once that blade is dull, it forces a person to misuse a knife, resulting in problems. Traps don’t get carved right. Meat doesn’t come off the bone of your deer right. And, in ...

If you’re annoyed with dull knives in your kitchen that don’t work efficiently anymore, fret not! Here are simple, effective ways to sharpen them at home. These methods won’t disappoint you and will h ...

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 ...

A sharp knife is safer, faster, and far more satisfying to use—but only if you maintain it properly. After testing electric and manual knife sharpeners on everything from chef’s knives to pocket ...

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