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 ...

If you don't have a knife sharpening kit and you're in between taking knives down to the cutlery store to get sharpened, you can put a little bite back into your knife with a coffee mug. Photo by ...

Most home cooks buy sharpening stones in the wrong order, then wonder why their knives still feel dull after a careful session at the sink. If you understand how grit actually shapes and refines steel ...

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Learn where your knife falls on the HRC scale—it matters more than you think. Even amateur home cooks know that there can be a significant difference in performance from one knife to another. This can ...