How often should I be sharpening my knives, anyway? And can that honing rod that’s been sitting in my knife block for years ...

But no matter how good the heat treat on the blade, or how sharp the factory edge, every knife will need to be sharpened. So where to begin? Sharpeners are available anywhere from five bucks to over ...

A note: This list is just for chef's knives. Other types of knives, like hunting or serrated knives, will need a different sharpening kit or sharpening tool to combat a dull blade.

Sharpening knives at home may seem daunting, but it's easy once you develop your technique. Below, you'll find a step-by-step guide for properly sharpening and honing your best kitchen knives.

Most people have seen a knife butchered (pun intended) by someone using a power tool to sharpen a knife. That’s because most tools that get pressed into service as an electric knife sharpener are ...