For a long time it didn’t matter how dull our old Wusthof bread knife got, we used it anyway. Condensing loaves of bread to half of their intended height. Chewing tomatoes into pulp. Although I can ...

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 ...

Though it's a painstaking task, you don’t have to do it often. Nick DeSimone is a pasta-obsessed vegetarian chef who spent nearly 10 years in restaurants before becoming a food writer. They review ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A straight blade is easy to sharpen as it only requires a couple of passes through a ...

You’ve finally invested in a few high quality knives. You won’t regret it. Not only will a good knife make cutting easier, but the materials used will ensure your knives stay sharper for longer.

A good serrated knife is essential. It might be even more useful than your chef's or paring knife. It stays sharper longer than your other knives (since less of its blade hits your cutting board), and ...

Serrated knives are often used to cut rope and open cardboard boxes, tasks that can quickly dull the blade. Sharpen individual serrations with an inexpensive diamond hone ($7.96 on Amazon) by slightly ...