People have the wrong ideas about knives. A knife doesn’t cut like a razor or a plane iron on the push stroke. It’s somewhat like a saw with teeth that cuts in a sliding motion as it’s pushed or ...

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Knife sets, particularly those that come with a countertop block, usually include a long metal rod that is clearly not intended for cutting. Some call them knife sharpeners, and while they are used ...

I doubt he ever said it while swinging a dull axe, however. If you've ever done it yourself, you know it's a real lesson in futility. It's also dangerous, as an unsharpened edge is more likely than a ...

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