See the fascinating process of crafting a carbon steel chef cleaver, from raw steel bars to a razor-sharp, stylish knife.

Following an illustrious 35-year career with Popular Mechanics, he imparts his wisdom on life and all things DIY.

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In its simplest form, a knife’s edge is a pair of angles ground into steel. Keeping those angles consistent while sharpening, then, is the key to restoring the cutting ability of the place where they ...

Garth Proctor and Kevin Scheuring are professional knife sharpeners, part of a dwindling number of local craftspeople who ...

If you're buying kitchen knives for the first time, this expert advice will help you get the most for your money.

Soft tomatoes and crusty bread require a serrated knife to properly slice.

You can get your knives professionally sharpened, of course, but we’re of the opinion that you should only do that once a year, max—think of a professional sharpening as a haircut, whereas ...

There are two primary choices when dealing with a dull knife: electric sharpeners and hand-sharpening stones. Each option has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. For example, an electric ...

The best chef's knife can be used for almost every kitchen cutting task. We've tested the most popular chef's knives from well-known brands, including Global, Lakeland, ProCook and Robert Welch, ...

Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney look at some of the highlight machines for this weeks FTMTA Farm Machinery Show, held ...