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 ...

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 ...

A lot of home cooks think they have poor knife skills, when in reality they’re just using dull knives. Even the best kitchen knife on the market is no good unless it’s sharp. But few home cooks ...

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 ...

Bon Appétit’s Brad Leone is back for episode 64 of It’s Alive, and this time he’s showing you how to sharpen a knife. Brad teaches you how to use a sharpening whetstone and transform your dull knife ...

Safety: Knife sharpeners with a stable, well-built design are preferred, since they are less lightly to cause the knife to slip during use. Similarly, those with guides or frames to hold the knife in ...