Typically used for daily maintenance, a steel honing rod is made of hardened steel, which can also sometimes be ...

If you’re going to invest in a good knife, you’ll want to hone it frequently. The sharpening steel is a maintenance tool that, if used correctly, will restore your blade’s tiny teeth. A steel doesn’t ...

Whether you're a knife sharpening beginner or expert, there are a few tips steps that are unique to sharpening pocket knives.

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 cook's worst enemy, and easily the most dangerous tool you can have in your kitchen. Thankfully, keeping your knives in good condition to use isn't terribly difficult, and you ...

A chef the Foodist once worked with said that there are two things you must always do before cooking: Wash your hands, and sharpen your knives. The former is a no-brainer (I hope); the latter, as you ...

Here are edited excerpts from a recent online chat: Q. What is the best angle for the knife when using a sharpening steel? A. 20 degrees. To figure that, hold the knife at a 90-degree angle, cut that ...

One of the sweetest sounds (and feelings) in the outdoors is when a sharpened axe splits cleanly through the wood you are cutting with it. Learning how to sharpen an axe is key to safe and efficient ...

There's a lot happening along the edge of that chef's knife you're using to cut veggies. If the knife is nice and sharp, says N. Brian Huegel, proprietor of the Country Knives store near Intercourse, ...