Though I’ve been a professional chef for the better part of the last decade, the knives in my home kitchen are not fancy — they include Giada de Laurentiis knives I got from Target while in college — ...

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Cory Fernandez Commerce Editor As someone who cooks at ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When was the last time you sharpened your knives? Odds are, not recently enough. According to Eric Rivera, chef and founder at ...

Katie Brown is an editor for Food & Wine specializing in kitchen product reviews. An avid home cook and baker, she has tested countless kitchen tools, appliances, and cookware over the years. If it ...

An easy way to sharpen your long-neglected knives. Clever belt-drive design. The $50 Upgrade Kit, with extra belts and additional blade guides, gives it more range. More expensive than a set of good ...

To sharpen an auger bit, you need a specialized auger-bit file. Hold the auger bit upright in a vise, then file the bit’s lip ...

If you’ve just invested on a pricey set of chef’s knives for your kitchen, then you’re going to want to make sure they’re maintained properly. Even the best knives will start to dull over time, which ...

An expert knife maker explains why your sharpening technique isn’t working—and how to fix it.