Sharpening knives at home may seem daunting, but it's easy once you develop your technique. Below, you'll find a step-by-step guide for properly sharpening and honing your best kitchen knives.

like bread or steak knives. These can't be sharpened on whetstones or most knife-sharpening devices (regardless of whether they're manual or electric) — you need a sharpening steel or rod ...