I remember my dad giving me my first Barlow pocket knife as a child. I still have it. It is also still sharp because he taught me how to sharpen a pocket knife it on the same day, along with a strong ...

Sharpening stones, or whetstones, have a steeper learning curve than other sharpening options, but the payoff is huge. They offer more control and precision over the sharpness of your knives.

—it’s a dull knife. Once that blade is dull, it forces a person to misuse a knife, resulting in problems. Traps don’t get carved right. Meat doesn’t come off the bone of your deer right. And, in ...

April 20, 2012 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google It is very hard to describe knife sharpening via text. I'd recommend searching out a few YouTube videos for tips ...

Keep your knives on the cutting edge with regular honing and sharpening.

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 ...

A dull knife is a useless tool. While electric sharpeners offer convenience, speed and power, manual sharpening stones, called whetstones, offer greater control over the angle of an edge. They’ve been ...

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, ...

I love a sharp knife. I enjoy sharpening knives. I'll admit to not being very good at it, though. I've compensated by using tools that automate the angle, but even with them I feel I'm lacking in ...

A sharp knife is the most important tool in your kitchen and can make meal prep easier, faster, and safer. But do you know how to properly sharpen and maintain your knives? A dull blade can slow you ...