Most home cooks buy sharpening stones in the wrong order, then wonder why their knives still feel dull after a careful session at the sink. If you understand how grit actually shapes and refines steel ...

—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 ...

Learn how to tell if your scissors are dull or damaged—and the simple sharpening techniques that can bring them back to life.

A good sharpening stone is an indispensable tool for keeping a sharp edge on anything from fish hooks to lawnmower blades — and, of course, all your household and pocket knives! There are different ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Chefs agree that a blunt knife is a dangerous knife. You’ll ...