Sharpening knives can be an intimidating part of the kitchen experience for many home cooks. Not knowing the techniques, equipment, or the best serrated knives to buy can be a one-way ticket to ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Proper maintenance of your tools is crucial to keeping them in good working order. Whether you’re keeping ...

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 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 ...

Keep your blades razor-sharp.

Anyone who’s battled a crusty loaf with a smooth-edged knife knows the sheer relief of switching to a serrated blade. Saw gently, and the bread’s airy crumb stays intact; press with a plain knife, and ...

One of the best parts of eating dinner at one of the good steakhouse chains or independent restaurants comes right before the main course, when the waiter sets out steak knives for everyone who ...