Kitchen knives are essential tools, whether you're trimming a Thanksgiving turkey or a Christmas ham, food prepping healthy dishes, or even making your own meals for a backpacking trip. But, like all ...

How do you sharpen a knife? Any professional chef or seasoned home cook will tell you that a sharp knife is the most important tool in the kitchen. Plus, a dull knife can be dangerous: It can easily ...

Properly sharpened knives make cooking safer and more enjoyable. Master these simple techniques to keep your kitchen blades performing at their best. David Watsky Managing Editor / Home and Kitchen ...

It's impossible to get a sharp edge on a chisel or plane if the back of the blade isn't flat. If you're using glass and sandpaper, press the back side of the blade against the sandpaper and move the ...