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 ...

With your favorite coffee mug in hand, dull knives don’t stand a chance. ShutterWorx / Getty Images In the kitchen, a sharp knife is an extension of your hand. Knife care and maintenance are critical ...

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

A dull knife is a dangerous knife.

Martin Gravely demonstrated proper knife handling skills during a class at the University of Richmond’s Center for Culinary Arts. Much about knives comes down to personal preference, from the size and ...

A reliable field dressing knife can make or break your success after the hunt. Once the shot is made, the work begins, and having the right blade ensures you get the job done cleanly and without ...

Choosing the best knife sharpener can be difficult, given the myriad of choices. However, being able to properly maintain the edge on your cutting tools—whether it’s a pocket knife or a fillet ...

Reading Time: 4 minutesA kitchen knife can be a $7 impulse buy or a $170 long-term tool. Both cut food, but they usually ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Stephanie Ganz is a writer and recipe developer whose work has appeared in BUST, Bon Appétit, The Kitchn, ...

The MAC MTH-80 was the best chef’s knife overall in my larger tested best chef’s knives review. Ahead, learn more about why I think it’s the sharpest knife in the drawer (literally and metaphorically) ...