There's a certain kind of hell in trying to slice a tomato — or any food really — with a dull knife. Seasoned chefs generally keep a sharpening stone or rod at the ready at all times for this reason.

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Keeping your knives sharp isn't just convenient; it's safe. Any chef will tell you that dull knives cause accidents. But how to keep your blades sharp without calling in the neighborhood knife ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Blunt knives are no fun, and can actually be more dangerous since they pose a greater hazard of slipping when used. These problems get ...

Proper maintenance of your tools is crucial to keeping them in good working order. Whether you’re keeping lawn tools in shape or maintaining your multitools or pocket knives, a bit of TLC goes a long ...

There are a wide variety of knife sharpeners out there, but not everyone knows how to properly use a knife sharpener in order to get the best performance out of their blade. If you’re trying to figure ...

Every spring I look forward to the weekend that empty stalls at my neighborhood farmer's market transform into a colorful bouquet of delicious bounty. The tasty new vegetables are a perfect excuse to ...