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.

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Your kitchen knives have been bearing the brunt of your pandemic culinary pursuits. And if you haven’t given them some TLC over the past few months—or ever—you might notice that it takes some effort ...

The joy of a crisp, sharp cut from your brand new chef’s knife doesn’t have to wear away with time. Ina Garten’s recommendation for taking care of knives at home happens to be our top-tested knife ...

A dull knife is a dangerous one. A knife sharpener—from electric to whetstones—will help you chop, slice, and saw safely. By Edmund Torr Updated Dec 23, 2023 9:20 PM EST We may earn revenue from the ...

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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 ...

Knife skills are arguably as important as driving skills if you want to lead a full life, and a good knife will set you back well over $100 so it is imperative that users understand how best take care ...

A new mobile knife sharpening business is now operating in Buffalo. Owned and operated by bladesmith John Kelleran, Max’s Blade Sharpening is quickly becoming an indispensable service due to its ...

Joseph Rueter is in the business of sharpening knives, but his mission extends far beyond kitchen cutlery. Working from a storefront in a Wayazata strip mall, Rueter is building a business dedicated ...