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.

“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 ...

Inspect your kitchen knife and choose a whetstone with the right grit for your blade. For very dull blades, go with a coarse grit. If the blade is only somewhat dull or you have already used a ...

Speaking of cleaning knives, stop putting them in your dishwasher. “Always hand-wash your knife, never in the dishwasher,” ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A multi-tool is a jack-of-all-trades, crammed full of useful tools and implements that can turn their hand to a whole host of tasks. For ...

There are plenty of pocket knife enthusiasts in the world, but not nearly as many knife sharpening enthusiasts. This means many knife owners are walking around with dull pocket knives, and they’re not ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A straight blade is easy to sharpen as it only requires a couple of passes through a ...

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It doesn't matter how fancy or expensive your kitchen knives are if you're making this mistake with them. An expert told us ...

Admit it: You loathe cooking. It is easy to see why so many people hate preparing food, opting to overspend on pre-chopped and processed ingredients to save time and effort. As a society, our knife ...