You may be using the wrong tool for the job. Honing realigns your knife’s edge, keeping it sharp for longer with regular use. Sharpening removes fatigued metal, restoring a dull knife to its original ...

A newly purchased knife is razor-sharp and swiftly cuts through any produce in sight, from cucumbers to squash to tomatoes. Over time, the blade dulls with repeated use. That tomato doesn't feel as ...