Here's How To Keep Your Kitchen Knives Nice And Sharp

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HOW TO KEEP YOUR KNIVES SHARP

Cooking with a dull knife is not only annoying; it's also dangerous. Why? Because a dull blade won't slice or cut easily, meaning you have to apply more pressure when using it. In the event the knife slips or you use too much pressure, you could end up with cut fingers or hands. It's true that kitchen knives grow dull over time. But often those knives are made blunt faster by poor treatment. Here's what you can do to keep your knives in sharp, tip-top condition for longer.