From flat files to whetstones to bench grinders, we walk you through all the tools and tips to get the sharpest edge.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Blunt knives are no fun, and can actually be more dangerous since they pose a greater hazard of slipping when used. These problems get ...

Amputating an arm to extricate yourself from beneath a boulder. Performing an emergency sidewalk appendectomy. Severing tenacious ribbons around birthday presents. A very sharp blade makes all of ...

There’s no sense in carrying a knife if it’s not going to be as useful as possible. And a blade’s utility often comes down to its ability to cut. When ripping open a box, slicing that piece of rope, ...

A dull knife is a useless tool. While electric sharpeners offer convenience, speed and power, manual sharpening stones, called whetstones, offer greater control over the angle of an edge. They’ve been ...

Has your trusted knife gone dull, and you're wondering what to do? Fret not! With these clever techniques, you can restore its shine in no time. Simply flip the mug and gently draw the knife against ...

In the long list of skills grandpa knew better than us, there’s the ancient art of knife sharpening. It takes more than a honing steel and a couple swift swipes of the blade to tighten an edge: ...