The modified drop-point blade is uniquely shaped, almost resembling a tanto. The result is a knife tip great for piercing and a blade belly ready for slicing. DROP POINT PLAIN EDGE BLADE ...

Most likely they're honing, not sharpening, their knives -- but it's helpful nonetheless. It sounds crazy, but we've tried this ourselves. Flip a ceramic mug over, so its bottom faces upward.

If you store your knives in a customary butcher's block, the wood edges can impact your knife set. Garten recommends flipping the knife blades side up when storing in such a block. This practice ...