—it’s a dull knife. Once that blade is dull, it forces a person to misuse a knife, resulting in problems. Traps don’t get carved right. Meat doesn’t come off the bone of your deer right. And, in ...

You may have seen a hack for sharpening your axe on YouTube, but our expert carpenter says you should avoid the method, and follow some simple advice instead.

Keeping your knives sharp isn't just convenient; it's safe. Any chef will tell you that dull knives cause accidents. But how to keep your blades sharp without calling in the neighborhood knife ...

I love splitting wood by hand. For me, it takes me back to a time in my life with my father and brothers when we would put in a few hours together on a Saturday morning reducing logs to carefully ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Chefs agree that a blunt knife is a dangerous knife. You’ll ...

If you’ve just bought a really great set of knives for your kitchen, then you’ll want to make sure that they stay in good condition. Even the most premium of blades can grow blunt with use, so it’s ...

At a party, dull is a drag. In the kitchen, dull is dangerous. Keeping your knives sharp is essential so you don’t risk slipping or twisting your wrist (and hurting yourself more) when cutting through ...

A good sharpening stone is an indispensable tool for keeping a sharp edge on anything from fish hooks to lawnmower blades — and, of course, all your household and pocket knives! There are different ...

“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 ...