If you're getting a new knife in any capacity for the holidays, congratulations. Knives are great for cooking, woodwork, any wide variety of enjoyable activities. But a good knife comes with a ...

Sometimes you absolutely, positively need to know the angle of the cutting edge on a knife. When you do, the best tool for the job is a laser goniometer, and [Felix Immler] shows us three different ...

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 ...

We've shown you how to use a sharpening stone to keep your knives in top condition before, but sharpening flat can make it tricky to get the right angle. This stand-up jig, however, keeps the stone in ...

“A dull knife is a dangerous knife.” If you have never heard that saying before I can confirm its validity for you. It’s true because a dull knife requires you to work harder. When your knife is sharp ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Having a knife on hand when you are camping, hunting, or hiking is just good form. But if your knife blade is dull, then you may ...

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

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 ...

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 ...