Sharpening stones, or whetstones, have a steeper learning curve than other sharpening options, but the payoff is huge. They offer more control and precision over the sharpness of your knives.

In New York, there is a premier knife company, Korin, that not only sells some of the best knives but has master sharpeners ...

At a party, dull is a drag. In the kitchen, dull is dangerous. Keeping your knives sharp is essential so you don’t risk slipping or twisting your wrist (and hurting yourself more) when cutting through ...

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 ...

Learning to use a water stone is the best thing you can do for your knives, especially nice ones, but learning how can be tricky. Luckily, this (very detailed) guide from KnifePlanet teaches you how, ...

The best knife is a sharp knife. Here are 10 chef-recommended whetstones to keep your knives sharp for everyday use. Photo: Getty Images/ Capelle.r Eitan Bernath is a chef and author with over six ...

Charles Allen recently had me and Ron Spomer down for a multi species hunt in Texas. We had deer, duck and squirrel hunts ...

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