Five s kitchen knives laying on a wooden board - Halil ibrahim mescioglu/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's extremely important to keep knives sharp. It make ...

Knife sets, particularly those that come with a countertop block, usually include a long metal rod that is clearly not intended for cutting. Some call them knife sharpeners, and while they are used ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kathleen Squires I used to trust my beloved kitchen knives to Mike, a guy who ...