Sharpening your knives is just about as appealing of a chore as, say, re-seasoning your cast-iron skillet or dusting the fan blades. It doesn't take long to accomplish, but it is oh-so tempting to put ...

You’ve got an impeccable loaf of crusty bread sitting before you, butter and other toppings at the ready. But how do you carve out the best slice? A dull butter knife won’t do and a chef’s knife is ...

Discover how to solve the problem of messy bread slices with a homemade electric knife. Follow the step-by-step process from ...

Before the baking and bread-breaking season begins, you'd be wise to make sure your kitchen arsenal is looking sharp. If your old bread knife, for starters, has seen better days (or better decades), ...

The Misen Serrated Knife is our top pick for its ability to slice crusty loaves of bread and delicate fruits alike. Real Simple / David Hattan Bread knives are an essential tool in any kitchen. They ...

You’ve got an impeccable loaf of crusty bread sitting before you, butter and other toppings at the ready. But how do you carve out the best slice? A dull butter knife won’t do and a chef’s knife is ...