Sharpening stones, or whetstones, have a steeper learning curve than other sharpening options, but the payoff is huge. They offer more control and precision over the sharpness of your knives.

The sharpness of your knife can really make or break your experience in the kitchen. Slicing and dicing tomatoes or cleaning the silver skin off a big hunk of meat are chores that can be made daunting ...

The best knife sharpener will extend the life of your knives and stop your tomatoes turning into a pile of pulp rather than sleek slices. We tested popular manual and electric knife sharpeners from ...

I noticed after watching Togishi, that he often name-checked Shapton as one of the whetstone brands he uses regularly. After ...

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From flat files to whetstones to bench grinders, we walk you through all the tools and tips to get the sharpest edge.