I remember my dad giving me my first Barlow pocket knife as a child. I still have it. It is also still sharp because he taught me how to sharpen a pocket knife it on the same day, along with a strong ...

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.

The sharpness of your knife can really make or break your experience in the kitchen. Slicing and dicing tomatoes or cleaning the silver skin off a big hunk of meat are chores that can be made daunting ...

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 ...

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Pull the knife over the cutting carbide blades, then further hone with the ceramic rods. I’ve found this produces a sharp knife in a jiffy without the hassle of whetstones or other devices. (Photo ...

I was fortunate to grow up in a family where we’d use any excuse to celebrate with food, and I loved being in the kitchen watching my maternal grandmother cook. She always tested her knives in a scary ...

You may have seen claims online that a simple piece of aluminum foil can sharpen your dull kitchen knives, but this expert ...