We’ve mentioned it before and we’ll mention it again, a man’s kitchen is only as good as his equipment. Caring for that equipment is not only good form, but it’s also how you achieve longevity. I ...

Maintain your knife’s precious edge between sharpenings with our top picks. Food & Wine / Marcus Millan Honing with a honing steel or rod is part of regular knife maintenance that keeps your blade in ...

Ceramic, steel, or diamond? Here's what worked best. Greg Baker is a chef, restaurant consultant, and writer with almost 40 years of experience in the industry. As an expert in outdoor cooking, Greg ...

Learn where your knife falls on the HRC scale—it matters more than you think. Even amateur home cooks know that there can be a significant difference in performance from one knife to another. This can ...

You may be using the wrong tool for the job.

To use a sharpening steel — a long rod you'll often see chefs rub against their knives before cooking demonstrations — requires taking lessons from an expert in how to maintain the perfect angle of ...