Knife sharpening is a capital-C Chore, but once you’re wielding a knife that cuts through tomatoes and onions like butter, you’ll know the task was WORTH IT. A lot of tools can bring dull blades back ...

“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 ...

There’s no sense in carrying a knife if it’s not going to be as useful as possible. And a blade’s utility often comes down to its ability to cut. When ripping open a box, slicing that piece of rope, ...

Chef-approved tips for razor-sharp knives. When you’re using any type of cutting tool, like a kitchen knife or pocket knife, you should always check the sharpness of the blade first. Dull blades can ...

Vincent Lau’s job is to restore and maintain the blades of hundreds of clients a week. At Korin, the Japanese knife and kitchenware emporium where Lau does his work, you won’t find him using some ...