When you're using any type of cutting tool, like a kitchen knife or pocket knife, you should always check the sharpness of the blade first. Dull blades can slip off the target surface, putting your ...

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 ...

“A dull knife is a dangerous knife.” If you have never heard that saying before I can confirm its validity for you. It’s true because a dull knife requires you to work harder. When your knife is sharp ...

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When you are on the job site, camping, hiking, or simply working around the house, having a pocket knife on hand can make quick work of some otherwise annoying tasks, like cutting through plastic ...

Like any professional service, whether it's dry-cleaning or lawn mowing, using a knife sharpening service will save you time and hassle. While folks regularly hire trusted professionals for a wide ...

Vincent Lau’s job is to restore and maintain the blades of hundreds of clients a week. At Korin, the Japanese knife and kitchenware emporium where Lau does his work, you won’t find him using some ...

There’s no sense in carrying a knife if it’s not going to be as useful as possible. And a blade’s utility often comes down to its ability to cut. When ripping open a box, slicing that piece of rope, ...