Sharpening knives at home may seem daunting, but it's easy once you develop your technique. Below, you'll find a step-by-step guide for properly sharpening and honing your best kitchen knives.

Dull kitchen knives can be a hazard and a headache in any home. They can leave your fruits and vegetables looking smashed, rather than perfectly sliced. But before you rush to grab yourself a new set, ...

But you don't need to suck it up as simple kitchen tasks transform into full-blown workouts. Sharpening a cleaver knife is just as simple as using a whetstone (also called a sharpening stone), a tool ...

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A dull blade requires the cook to apply more pressure, which is dangerous if the knife slips during use. What does “sharp” really mean, though? How often should I be sharpening my knives, anyway? And ...

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FAQs Absolutely. How you sharpen them depends on whether your knives are serrated or straight-edged. Straight-edged knives can be sharpened using any of the methods you would use on a chef's knife ...