Knife sets supply some of the most essential tools to a home kitchen—after all, it’s near-impossible to make meals without a few sharp blades to chop vegetables, slice meat and mince herbs.

Who wants to shred and splinter their way to a meal anyway? However, daily food prep can blunt a sharp blade, so a knife sharpener can be an essential tool in regular chef knife maintenance.

Investing in the proper knife-sharpening equipment will significantly step up cooking prowess in the kitchen. The primary way to keep your knives sharp is to use a honing rod or sharpening stone.

A sharp kitchen knife is safer and more efficient. Learn the best techniques to keep your blades in top shape for effortless slicing and dicing. David Watsky Senior Editor / Home and Kitchen David ...

Each knife in this 20-piece set is one single-piece stainless steel and has a razor-sharp edge. They have an ergonomically designed triple-riveted handle that ensures an extra secure and ...