As long as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with the idea of a sharp knife. My dad, a former butcher, taught me to sharpen knives, starting around age 6. We used his sharpening stone on weekend ...

At a party, dull is a drag. In the kitchen, dull is dangerous. Keeping your knives sharp is essential so you don’t risk slipping or twisting your wrist (and hurting yourself more) when cutting through ...

Many tools make a kitchen, but none are as essential as a quality set of chef knives. Not only are they vital in cutting up ingredients for meal prep, but a great knife can cut your time in the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are several methods that claim to be the best way to sharpen a knife. You can sharpen your dull kitchen knives with aluminum foil in a ...

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 ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Chefs agree that a blunt knife is a dangerous knife. You’ll ...

Sharpening knives can be intimidating. To achieve the best result, you need to maintain a consistent angle between the blade and your sharpening tool, and different angles impact the performance of ...

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 ...

Keeping your knives sharp isn't just convenient; it's safe. Any chef will tell you that dull knives cause accidents. But how to keep your blades sharp without calling in the neighborhood knife ...

If you’ve just bought a really great set of knives for your kitchen, then you’ll want to make sure that they stay in good condition. Even the most premium of blades can grow blunt with use, so it’s ...