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How to properly sharpen a kitchen knife, according to experts

Keep your knives on the cutting edge with regular honing and sharpening.
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Sharpening Your Knives Incorrectly Can Damage Their Blades. Here’s How to Do It Right.

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The simple trick pros use to hold the perfect knife-sharpening angle

Keep your blades razor-sharp.
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The 9 Best Ways to Sharpen Any Knife

A sharp knife is a safe knife. But knives also dull incrementally every time you use them. So, if you want to use a knife safely, you need know how to sharpen it. Here’s a look at all the major tools ...

I Tested the Best Knife Sharpeners of 2026—These Are the Ones Worth Your Counter Space

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 ...
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Sharpening Your Knives Incorrectly Can Damage Their Blades. Here’s How to Do It Right.

Before you sharpen your knife, it’s important to know its material, its unique shape, and the angle in which to sharpen it. The material determines how often you have to sharpen a knife, the ...