If you’re well versed in the culinary arts, you undoubtedly have a great deal of appreciation for your equipment. And no implements are more important in the kitchen than a well-honed set of kitchen knives. But getting your knives sharp is only half the battle; keeping them that way is often the challenging part. Using a knife sharpener is obviously the best way to ensure a keen edge, but nobody wants to pull out the whetstone every time they want to cut a tomato. Here are a few tips to keep your blades razor-sharp:

~ Store your knives in knife blocks instead of the drawer
~ Always hand-wash your knives
~ Wash knives immediately after use, especially when slicing acidic foods like tomatoes
~ Use knives for their intended usage, i.e. serrated knives for slicing, paring knives for detail work