Knife sets, particularly those that come with a countertop block, usually include a long metal rod that is clearly not intended for cutting. Some call them knife sharpeners, and while they are used ...

Five s kitchen knives laying on a wooden board - Halil ibrahim mescioglu/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's extremely important to keep knives sharp. It make ...

Knife sharpeners are relatively straightforward to use, so when deciding which to buy, much of it comes down to how frequently you’re likely to use it. A small device you can keep on the counter or in ...

You know that feeling when you break out a new chef's knife that's razor-sharp and cuts through everything like it's angel food cake? Ah yes. I love it, too ... but it only lasts so long. Eventually, ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kathleen Squires I used to trust my beloved kitchen knives to Mike, a guy who ...

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 ...

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 ...