Blog — knife sharpening

Sharpening Your Kitchen Knives: A Comprehensive Guide to Multiple Options Sharp knives are essential for any kitchen. They make cooking easier, faster, and safer. Dull knives are more likely to slip and cause injuries, and they can also make it difficult to cut food evenly. If you're not sure how to sharpen your knives, you're not alone. There are many different methods and tools available, and it can be overwhelming to know where to start. In this article, we'll cover the basics of knife sharpening, and we'll explore several different sharpening methods, including: Steel Honing Steel Sharpening Steel Whetstones Electric...

Confession: I've never sharpened my knives. Not my two-year-old IKEA chef's knife, not my who-knows-how-old paring knife. None of 'em. But last week, I found myself on the New York City subway with a purse-full of my dullest kitchen knives and the promise that these glorified pestles they could still be saved. Photo by James Ransom When Bob Kramer, a legendary knife guru and one of fewer than 200 people in the world to be certified as a Master Bladesmith, arrived at our office that same day for a sharpening tutorial, he came with a bag of tricks. In our team kitchen, he laid out...

A nice kitchen knife will cost you a hefty sum, but it’ll reward you with the easiest chopping experience of your cooking life. Not only does it make dicing onions a whole lot more fun, but it’s also way safer — a dull knife is actually dangerous. Before you take the plunge and invest in a sharp blade, there are a few things you should know. A good knife is no ordinary kitchen utensil — it’s your right hand in making meals possible — so you must treat it with the utmost care. No matter how sharp a blade is, it’s a fragile...