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.

“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 ...

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 ...

Sharpening a knife with a stone may look intimidating, but it is easier than you think. With the right angle and steady pressure, you can bring a dull blade back to life. A sharpening stone gives you ...

April 20, 2012 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google It is very hard to describe knife sharpening via text. I'd recommend searching out a few YouTube videos for tips ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are plenty of pocket knife enthusiasts in the world, but not nearly as many knife sharpening ...

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 ...