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.

—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 ...

How do you sharpen a knife? Any professional chef or seasoned home cook will tell you that a sharp knife is the most important tool in the kitchen. Plus, a dull knife can be dangerous: It can easily ...

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 ...

Even the best-quality knives do not stay sharp forever. Contact with food and work surfaces will dull the finest stainless or carbon and steel blades. However, you can keep your knives in prime ...

A popular alternative to traditional steel blades, ceramic knives require little maintenance, minimize food oxidation and hold a sharp edge for a very long time. When they do start to get dull, though ...

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“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 ...

With knife sharpeners being commonplace in many kitchens, most people know that a stainless steel knife can be easily sharpened. What a lot of people don’t realize, however, is that you can also ...