Electric knife sharpeners promise to make knife sharpening super quick and easy. But do they really work? I’ve tested out a lot of different sharpeners, on a lot of different knives. And whilst electric knife sharpeners certainly have their benefits, there are some cons too. The Quick Answer Electric knife sharpeners do a decent job …
Carbon steel is subject to rust, just like most other types of steel (outside of stainless). The best way to keep your kitchen blades from rusting is to take good care of them by washing, cleaning, drying, applying oil, and potentially adding a patina. Vinegar will remove rust from carbon steel, but you can’t just …
Wüsthof knives are some of the best kitchen knives money can buy, regardless of whether or not you’re a home cook or a commercial chef. Well-made, durable, and razor-sharp, these knives hold an edge for what feels like forever. Wüsthof knives will need to be honed and sharpened on a regular basis. This means honing …
Like anything else, with daily usage kitchen knives are going to start to show signs of wear and tear. Luckily, though, a quality knife sharpener can bring that edge right back to better than brand-new condition. But do knife sharpeners themselves wear out? Do they have a finite lifecycle? How do you know if your …
Keeping knives clean, sharp and ready to use will make your time in the kitchen easier and more fun. Hone your knives often, sharpen them when blunt, and consider using a professional sharpening service a couple of times each year for optimum performance. Knives should be sharpened when they become blunt and their performance cannot …
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I usually find that the main marketing feature of standard kitchen knives is stainless steel, the kind of generic knives you’ll find in your local department store. It’s the one feature that’s most highlighted for standard knives and especially cutlery. But if you start talking to chef’s, or anyone in the knives industry, much more …
Ceramic knives have a reputation for being sharp. It’s kind of the whole point of ceramic knives really. And it’s a very good selling point. Personally I’m a big fan of using ceramic knives for certain tasks in the home kitchen, they have many benefits on steel knives if used correctly. So, how about that …
There is a lot of confusion surrounding honing steels and sharpeners and exactly what the difference is. I often see honing steels mistakenly labeled as sharpening rods even when they are being sold, especially online. The truth is that honing steels and sharpeners are different tools for very different jobs. If you’re not sure what …
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A good quality chef’s knife is one of the most important tools in your kitchen. A chef’s knife is by far the most used knife in most home kitchens. That’s why it’s important to take care of your chef’s knife, to keep it sharp and to make it last as long as possible. A well-kept …
When it comes to sharpening our knives, there is one in particular that often gets forgotten, the serrated knife. It’s no immediately obvious that serrated knives can be sharpened, but they can. In fact, serrated knives can be sharpened to a razor-sharp edge, and you don’t even need any super-specialized tools. In this article we’ll …
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