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The Difference Between Honing and Sharpening Your Knives (and Why It Matters)
I did not learn knife care from my parents, and that is a good thing. Their preferred method of knife maintenance is simple: Buy a block of knives from a big box store and use them until they are dull, then buy a new block of knives from a big box store. It seems to…
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Why Do Some Knives Have Dimples?
When buying a knife, there’s a lot to consider: Blade length, blade material, handle material, blade shape — there is a good bit going on, but most of us understand their purposes. But then there are blades with dimples, divots, and depressions. Why are those there? And do you need a dimpled blade?
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How to Chop a Potato Without It Sticking to Your Knife
Most potatoes need a little knife work before you cook and eat them; unless you are baking whole spuds to consume alongside a juicy steak, slicing and dicing is just part of the process. The premise behind chopping a potato is simple: Steady the potato on a cutting board and push or drag your knife…
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The Safe, Correct Way To Use A Mandoline Slicer
Mandoline slicers are the tool for slicing and dicing with utter uniformity and precision, but they can be quite dangerous. The above video shows you how to safely wield a mandoline so you can consistently slice all sorts of foods (and not your hands).