—it’s a dull knife. Once that blade is dull, it forces a person to misuse a knife, resulting in problems. Traps don’t get carved right. Meat doesn’t come off the bone of your deer right. And, in ...

A good sharpening stone is an indispensable tool for keeping a sharp edge on anything from fish hooks to lawnmower blades — and, of course, all your household and pocket knives! There are different ...

Learn how to tell if your scissors are dull or damaged—and the simple sharpening techniques that can bring them back to life.

Most home cooks buy sharpening stones in the wrong order, then wonder why their knives still feel dull after a careful session at the sink. If you understand how grit actually shapes and refines steel ...