—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 ...

Inspect your kitchen knife and choose a whetstone with the right grit for your blade. For very dull blades, go with a coarse grit. If the blade is only somewhat dull or you have already used a ...

Sharpen and care for your kitchen knives for safer, faster cooking. A sharp knife doesn't just cut better, it also makes you a better cook. If you haven't found your perfect chef's knife yet, we've ...

You’ve finally invested in a few high quality knives. You won’t regret it. Not only will a good knife make cutting easier, but the materials used will ensure your knives stay sharper for longer.

Andee Gosnell is a San Francisco born, Birmingham-based food photographer, writer, and recipe developer with five years experience who loves cooking and sharing her love of food through photographs.

But a good kitchen knife is only worth the cost of admission if you properly care for it and there's definitely a learning curve. I am, admittedly, the pot calling the kettle black. I've ruined plenty ...