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There is nothing more frustrating -- or dangerous -- in the kitchen than a dull knife. Not only do you lose quality and consistency with your cutting, but you also run the risk of injury when using ...

A sharp knife makes a safe kitchen, but there are so many conflicting schools of thought out there that learning how to sharpen your own knives can be overwhelming. My philosophy is this: I’m a cook, ...

There are various ways to keep your knives sharp and, while some are more intense and time-consuming than others, you can definitely find one that best fits your needs. Former Commerce Content ...

The best knife sharpener will extend the life of your knives and stop your tomatoes turning into a pile of pulp rather than sleek slices. We tested popular manual and electric knife sharpeners from ...

Which knife sharpeners are best? The sharper your knife is, the safer it is to use, and the easier it will cut. Rather than efficiently dicing and slicing your produce, a dull knife actually requires ...

“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 ...

Your kitchen knives have been bearing the brunt of your pandemic culinary pursuits. And if you haven’t given them some TLC over the past few months—or ever—you might notice that it takes some effort ...

If you've ever struggled to chop an onion or slice a loaf of bread, chances are, it isn't you — it's your knife (we always blame our tools!). A dull knife is not only frustrating but dangerous too, as ...