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 knives can be intimidating. To achieve the best result, you need to maintain a consistent angle between the blade and your sharpening tool, and different angles impact the performance of ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Not too long ago, sharpening meant a whetstone, patience, and ...

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Believe it or not, a dull knife is actually more dangerous than a sharp one. They’re more likely to slip when you’re slicing and dicing, quite literally putting your fingers in harm’s way. The good ...

This is how chefs sharpen serrated knives at home.

If you’ve invested in a high-quality set of knives, you know how much easier they make slicing, dicing, and chopping for your favorite recipes. But if the blade gets dull, even the best knife can ...

I’ve used hundreds of knives—in culinary school, in professional kitchens, and now at home as the resident chef—and I can tell you that the real magic isn’t always in the knife so much as in the ...

Though I’ve been a professional chef for the better part of the last decade, the knives in my home kitchen are not fancy — ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Spending big on the most expensive chef’s knife doesn’t mean ...