A sharp knife is safer, faster, and far more satisfying to use—but only if you maintain it properly. After testing electric and manual knife sharpeners on everything from chef’s knives to pocket ...

As long as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with the idea of a sharp knife. My dad, a former butcher, taught me to sharpen knives, starting around age 6. We used his sharpening stone on weekend ...

If you’re like me, you’ve likely acquired quite a collection of knives over the years. You name it: hunting knives, fillet knives, fixed blades, and EDC pocket knives. I have a little bit of ...

A hands-on test of the Work Sharp guided sharpening system evaluating its precision, ease of use, and appeal for knife ...

The broad, slightly curved blade of a Japanese santoku knife is designed to cut, chop, and slice ingredients. I tested 15 ...

Keep your blades razor-sharp.

Don’t be intimidated. A new generation of knife sharpeners for home chefs makes it easy to keep your knives in shape without paying a pro. Like deep-cleaning your refrigerator or scheduling a dentist ...