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

Sometimes you absolutely, positively need to know the angle of the cutting edge on a knife. When you do, the best tool for the job is a laser goniometer, and [Felix Immler] shows us three different ...

We've shown you how to use a sharpening stone to keep your knives in top condition before, but sharpening flat can make it tricky to get the right angle. This stand-up jig, however, keeps the stone in ...

If you're getting a new knife in any capacity for the holidays, congratulations. Knives are great for cooking, woodwork, any wide variety of enjoyable activities. But a good knife comes with a ...

Sometimes you absolutely, positively need to know the angle of the cutting edge on a knife. When you do, the best tool for the job is a laser goniometer, and [Felix Immler] shows us three different ...

Hold the blade at a 15-20° angle. Draw the knife across the steel, alternating sides about 5-10 times. Wipe and store safely.

When was the last time you sharpened your knives? Odds are, not recently enough. According to Eric Rivera, chef and founder at Addo in Seattle and former Director of Culinary Research at Alinea, you ...

As someone who cooks at home regularly, I stand by the idea that the most dangerous tool in a kitchen is a dull knife. Regardless of your experience level, a dull knife makes it easy to accidentally ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. As someone who cooks at home regularly, I stand by the idea that the ...