The angle with which you sharpen a knife blade can determine the effectiveness and sharpness of the knife. No matter the type ...

If you’re going to invest in a good knife, you’ll want to hone it frequently. The sharpening steel is a maintenance tool that, if used correctly, will restore your blade’s tiny teeth. A steel doesn’t ...

Inspired by conversations on the Food52 Hotline, we’re sharing tips and tricks that make navigating all of our kitchens easier and more fun. Today: Treat your knives well, and they’ll love you back.

Keep your knives on the cutting edge with regular honing and sharpening.

Whether you cook from scratch daily or you're more of a weekend chef, knowing how to sharpen a kitchen knife is an absolutely essential skill. Chopping with a blunt knife isn't just frustrating, ...

A dull knife is a cook's worst enemy, and easily the most dangerous tool you can have in your kitchen. Thankfully, keeping your knives in good condition to use isn't terribly difficult, and you ...

Knife steel talk gets weird fast because guys treat it like a status symbol. In real use, it comes... The post 15 pocket ...

A chef the Foodist once worked with said that there are two things you must always do before cooking: Wash your hands, and sharpen your knives. The former is a no-brainer (I hope); the latter, as you ...

There's a lot happening along the edge of that chef's knife you're using to cut veggies. If the knife is nice and sharp, says N. Brian Huegel, proprietor of the Country Knives store near Intercourse, ...