How to Sharpen Knives

A sharp knife is a fast knife, and a dull knife is an accident waiting to happen.
 
It is crucial to keep knives sharp so that they cut through food with less slippage. Dull knives are dangerous because a dull blade requires more force to do the job and so has a higher chance of slipping and missing the mark. Plus, poorly cut food will not cook properly. A sharp knife will produce food that is evenly cut and therefore will cook at an even rate. We'll show you how to sharpen kitchen knives—it's one of the easiest ways to instantly improve your cooking