Most knife enthusiasts have a whetstone or other type of knife sharpener, but a serrated knife requires a specialized sharpening rod. A ceramic rod will suffice for maintenance, but we recommend using ...

So you’ve invested in some high-quality knives and now, you want to make sure you don’t halve their lifespan by neglecting to care for them properly. After all, no one wants to shell out on a premium ...

Q–Someone recently offered to ”hone” my aunt`s lightning rods for $400. Is that a reasonable price? What does honing do? Is it necessary? For that matter, are lightning rods necessary? A–One sure sign ...

There’s a reason experienced home cooks and professional chefs alike spend time perfecting their knife skills. Uniformly cut food makes everything cook evenly, and knowing how to quickly break down ...