You may be using the wrong tool for the job.
Over time, the blade dulls with repeated use.
That tomato doesn’t feel as easy to slice anymore.
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If your knife feels dull, it could mean it needs to be honedorsharpened.
A little bit of knife maintenance goes a long way, but it’s not one size fits all.
Honing and sharpening are two completely different but critical components required to keep your knives in tip-top shape.
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Here’s what you’re gonna wanna know about honing and sharpening.
What Is the Difference Between Honing and Sharpening?
It does not actuallysharpenthe knife, even though some honing steels are confusingly termed “sharpening steels.”
Honing steels help put these bent serrations back in place.
Sharpening is recommended when honing no longer works because the metal is too fatigued.
Typically, sharpening is only required a couple of times a year.
If you have a diamond hone, use it more conservatively than you’d use one made from steel.
How Do I Know if My Knife Needs Honing or Sharpening?
If your knife feels dull, most of the time, a quick honing will do the trick.
A sharp knife easily cuts through a tomato, but a dull knife will struggle.
If the blade feels resistant or cannot create a straight line, it will need additional sharpening.
