Quality kitchen knives can last a lifetime if used and maintained properly. So, don't be surprised if a good knife comes with a hefty price tag—it's an investment! A knife is a basic tool for any cook ...

But like any important tool, you’ll get more life out of those knives with periodic maintenance. There are two things you should do to take care of your knives: honing and sharpening.

As a whole, a well-maintained knife just makes your life easier in the kitchen. It makes prep work smoother, and if you take ...

There’s nothing quite like the feel of a new, factory-sharp chef’s knife – or cook's knife as it's also known. It’s easy to fall in love with a knife as you’re slicing up tomatoes and ...

Photo by Jack Seemer for Gear Patrol Remember, these knives and multi-tools are used and may have sat for some time, meaning they might not be getting necessary maintenance. As users Rhinofly and Old ...

Make those expensive blades last with these tips to knife care provided by Haven's Kitchen's culinary director David Mawhinney. Produced by Justin Gmoser Follow BI Video: On Facebook More from ...

There are lots of tools for knife maintenance -- I'm sure you're all familiar with the honing rod and knife sharpening stone or whetstone -- but I wanted the knife sharpening process to be a ...