Even amateur home cooks know that there can be a significant difference in performance from one knife to another. This can be due to the knife shape, the sharpness, age, or even the type of steel it's ...

Inspired by conversations on the Food52 Hotline, we’re sharing tips and tricks that make navigating all of our kitchens easier and more fun. Today: Treat your knives well, and they’ll love you back.

Kitchen knives are essential tools, whether you're trimming a Thanksgiving turkey or a Christmas ham, food prepping healthy dishes, or even making your own meals for a backpacking trip. But, like all ...

When you're using any type of cutting tool, like a kitchen knife or pocket knife, you should always check the sharpness of the blade first. Dull blades can slip off the target surface, putting your ...

Whether you cook from scratch daily or you're more of a weekend chef, knowing how to sharpen a kitchen knife is an absolutely essential skill. Chopping with a blunt knife isn't just frustrating, ...

July 19, 2011 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google A dull knife is a cook's worst enemy, and easily the most dangerous tool you can have in your kitchen. Thankfully, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Your knife is too dull. How do I know this? For one, you clicked ...

A chef the Foodist once worked with said that there are two things you must always do before cooking: Wash your hands, and sharpen your knives. The former is a no-brainer (I hope); the latter, as you ...