The Real Difference Between Sharpening and Honing

If you've ever struggled to slice a tomato and reached for that long metal rod in your knife block, you might not realize the actual difference between sharpening and honing. Most people use those two terms interchangeably, but they're actually doing two completely different things to your blade. Using the wrong one at the wrong time won't just make your kitchen prep annoying; it could actually wear down your expensive knives way faster than necessary. ...

May 22, 2026 · 7 min · Kanowsky Enrightobrien