From flat files to whetstones to bench grinders, we walk you through all the tools and tips to get the sharpest edge.

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 ...

At a party, dull is a drag. In the kitchen, dull is dangerous. Keeping your knives sharp is essential so you don’t risk slipping or twisting your wrist (and hurting yourself more) when cutting through ...

Most knife enthusiasts have a whetstone or other type of knife sharpener, but a serrated knife requires a specialized ...

The key to good meal prep is all in the tools. Without a decent chopping board, fully operating appliances and blades, you’ll soon notice the difference on your plate. Chefs agree that a blunt knife ...

If you’ve just bought a really great set of knives for your kitchen, then you’ll want to make sure that they stay in good condition. Even the most premium of blades can grow blunt with use, so it’s ...

Where a sharp mower blade slices cleanly through grass, leaving smooth, sharp edges that recover quickly and resist disease, ...