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Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. I did not learn knife care from my parents, and ...

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Everything you need to know to make your knives razor sharp again.

You’ve probably heard the saying that a dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one. From prepping vegetables to carving a roast chicken, your kitchen knives get a big workout, which is why it’s so ...

A newly purchased knife is razor-sharp and swiftly cuts through any produce in sight, from cucumbers to squash to tomatoes. Over time, the blade dulls with repeated use. That tomato doesn't feel as ...