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.

Raise your hand if your kitchen knives are all sharpened right now. Nope? That's what we thought. So when we saw this handy little $6 knife sharpener on Amazon, we ordered it immediately. After poring ...

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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. There are some tools you should never forget to take care of. These are the tools that, when life ...

Hold the blade at a 15-20° angle. Draw the knife across the steel, alternating sides about 5-10 times. Wipe and store safely.

I got my first pocket knife when I was five years old, and it didn’t take me long to say, “Hey, this thing doesn’t cut so well anymore.” However, it was several years before I got serious about ...

So you’ve invested in some high-quality knives and now, you want to make sure you don’t halve their lifespan by neglecting to care for them properly. After all, no one wants to shell out on a premium ...