Sharpening knives is a necessary part of owning a knife and is a maintenance task that we all need to perform to keep our knives in peak operating condition. Whichever method you choose to sharpen your knife it will involve passing the knife over the gritty surface of the sharpener. What does this do to …

Japanese knife makers have a knife design for every function in the kitchen. A Set of Japanese kitchen knives could have in excess of 10 knives, each with its own function and purpose. The santoku and the funayuki are two such Japanese design knives of similar size. So what is the difference between a santoku …

Whetstone sharpening of a knife takes time and practice to master. It is one of the most popular sharpening methods because of the control that you have to get the edge on your knife exactly the way you want it. If you are new to sharpening a knife on a whetstone, you may have some …

The Japanese are famous for making quality knives and a different knife for each cutting duty in the kitchen. Their attention to detail and function has made these styles of knives popular among western chefs and in many other kitchens around the world. Well-made Japanese knives fetch a high price in the west, but are …

There are many styles and varieties of knife sharpeners available to the knife owner or knife maker. These can be in the form of stones, pull sharpeners, or honers such as a knife-steel. As a knife owner, you most probably already own such a sharpening device, and you may wonder how long these gadgets last. …

Having many knives in the kitchen is a good thing since it is wise to use a knife for the purpose for which it was built. However, having a bunch of sharp knives around poses a danger unless they are stored safely and correctly. One way that many people store their knives is on a …