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Chef knife and santoku side by side with sliced vegetables
Chef Knife vs Santoku: Which Should You Buy?
Both are all-purpose kitchen knives. The difference is in blade shape, length and cutting style. Here is how to choose. Read more...
Ceramic honing rod, steel rod and chef knife on a walnut board
Honing vs Sharpening: What Is the Difference?
Honing straightens an edge; sharpening makes a new one. Here is how to tell which your knife needs and how often to do each. Read more...
Sharpening a chef knife on a wet whetstone
How to Use a Whetstone: A Beginner's Guide
A step-by-step guide to sharpening a kitchen knife on a whetstone: prepping the stone, holding the angle, raising a burr and finishing the edge. Read more...