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You're probably not sharpening your knives enough.

It's all about understanding how they're different from Western knives.

There is nothing more frustrating -- or dangerous -- in the kitchen than a dull knife. Not only do you lose quality and consistency with your cutting, but you also run the risk of injury when using ...

Learn the best methods for sharpening your kitchen knives including using a whetstone or electric hand sharpener with these tips from The Pioneer Woman.

Kitchen knives naturally dull with time and repeated use, making regular sharpening a must. The best electric knife sharpeners can help keep your blades sharp and lower the risk of accidental knife ...

—it’s a dull knife. Once that blade is dull, it forces a person to misuse a knife, resulting in problems. Traps don’t get carved right. Meat doesn’t come off the bone of your deer right. And, in ...

Katie Brown is an editor for Food & Wine specializing in kitchen product reviews. An avid home cook and baker, she has tested countless kitchen tools, appliances, and cookware over the years. If it ...