You can sharpen a knife with all manner of everyday objects, from sandpaper to coffee mugs. But there are some downsides that ...

Before beginning the sharpening process, be sure to start with a clean, dry knife, a prepared whetstone (or sandpaper), and a towel for wiping your blade. Because there aren’t any shortcuts in ...

you might consider taking some sandpaper to them, but usually I find time smooths the wood, not the opposite. The wood should ...

Obviously you can’t just sharpen something with sandpaper – [shopbuilt] suggests mounting the paper to the flattest surface you can find. The use of a tempered glass panel from a fridge shelf ...

As far as routine chores go, we put sharpening knives on par with flossing. We all know we should be doing it more frequently ...

As far as routine chores go, we put sharpening knives on par with flossing ... First, we dulled the knives by scraping them against 80-grit sandpaper for two minutes. At this point, they barely ...

Few things are as frustrating in the kitchen as a dull knife. [Becky] and her chef friend collaborated to build a Bluetooth module to tell you when you are sharpening a knife at the optimum angle.

Most importantly, both processes will ensure a long life for your knife. While you only need to sharpen your blades a few times a year, honing them weekly is wise. If you don't already have one ...

As with any kitchen tool, what you put in is often what you get out: A little over $10 can get you measurable improvements to your blade, while spending a lot more will get you a knife sharpening ...

Unless you’re a professional chef prioritizing knife maintenance above all else, chances are your kitchen knives might be due for some sharpening... You can take your set to a kitchenware store ...