“The traditional test to see whether a knife is sharp is to reach behind your head and cut into a hair,” Jonathan Broida, owner of Japanese Knife Imports, explains at a knife sharpening demonstration ...

Sharpening kitchen knives is a skill that’s fairly easy to learn, and one you’ll never regret acquiring. I sharpen mine on a steel almost every time I cook, and do more intensive sharpening once a ...

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.

The board matters as much as the blade. Bamboo, glass, or Corian cutting boards might look nice, but they’ll dull your knife. Instead, look for endgrain hardwood (think vintage butcher block), or ...

If you’re going to spend more than $100 on a knife — and according to our research, interviews, and at-home test kitchen, we think the best knife for your money is $100 on the dot — it’s worth taking ...

The Presto 08810 Professional EverSharp Knife Sharpener is a “three-stage sharpening system” that can sharpen alloy steel, carbon steel or stainless steel knives, including kitchen knives and most ...

Get razor-sharp results every time with these essential knife sharpening tips! Learn the best tools and techniques to keep your blades in perfect condition. New information emerges decades after ...