With a whetstone, you can sharpen a pocket knife, chef’s knife, or just about any household blade in eight steps.

“Treat every knife like it’s already razor-sharp even when it’s not,” Mandić adds. “We sharpen ‘dull’ knives all the time, but not dull doesn’t mean the same to everyone.

A sharp knife is a safe knife. But knives also dull incrementally every time you use them. So, if you want to use a knife safely, you need know how to sharpen it.Here’s a look at all the major ...

Professional sharpening is recommended for maintaining your knife's edge, especially on high-quality knives. When cutting, always use wood or plastic surfaces to prevent blade dulling or damage.

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Here are the steps that Lau, who “easily sharpens more than 100 knives a day,” takes to revive a knife — as well as the gear you’ll need to do it at home. Step 1: Gather your materials. To sharpen a ...

You can score a great deal on this top-rated electric knife sharpener right now. It’s very similar to Garten’s model, as it has three stages and can do 15- or 20-degree blades.

KnifeAid is another sharpening service that will send your knives back razor-sharp. You'll pay about $13 per knife, but you must send a minimum of four knives to be sharpened.