Now that we know what knives we have and what they are used form the next step is learning how to care for them and keep the blades sharp. There is nothing worse than trying to cut with a dull blade!
Knife Sharpeners
Sharpening Stone (or Honing Steel)
- All knives are great until they lose their edge. A dull knife is useful for nothing more than mangling whatever it is you need to cut or chop. Always sharpen your knives before you use them.
A honing steel looks like a long steel rod with a handle attached. It is rough and designed to sharpen your knives. With the honing steel in one hand, grasp your knife by the handle. From the handle to the tip of the knife, slide the edge of the blade along the steel in a slightly upward motion. Do this on both sides of the blade until the knife is once again razor sharp.