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As long as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with the idea of a sharp knife. My dad, a former butcher, taught me to sharpen knives, starting around age 6. We used his sharpening stone on weekend ...

Home cooks depend on their knives more than any other utensil in the kitchen. Unfortunately, blades also need the most care, and too few of us can fully provide it. If you already invested in a decent ...