Most knives do not die in the cutting board, they die on the sharpening bench. The fastest way to destroy a good blade is not neglect, it is an enthusiastic home tune‑up that overheats the edge, ...

I got my first pocket knife when I was five years old, and it didn’t take me long to say, “Hey, this thing doesn’t cut so well anymore.” However, it was several years before I got serious about ...

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 sharp knife is safer, faster, and far more satisfying to use—but only if you maintain it properly. After testing electric ...

Tools lose their edge and become dull. That’s a fact of their existence. But it’s also a fact that they need not stay that way. Sharpening nearly anything, from a shovel to a putty knife to a plane to ...

Choosing the best knife sharpener can be difficult, given the myriad of choices. However, being able to properly maintain the edge on your cutting tools—whether it’s a pocket knife or a fillet ...

Sharpening knives can be an intimidating part of the kitchen experience for many home cooks. Not knowing the techniques, equipment, or the best serrated knives to buy can be a one-way ticket to ...

“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 ...