Sharpening a regular knife blade is relatively straightforward, especially if you are using a pull-through sharpener. Though, even if you are using a whetstone, the long, continuous strokes required ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Serrated knife on a cutting board - Pawel Kacperek/Getty Images Sharpening knives can be an intimidating part of the kitchen ...

For best results, you can send them to a knife-sharpening service where an expert can restore the blade to almost new ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You need to approach the sharpening process as though you are working with several individual blades, sharpening each gullet, or ...

August 28, 2011 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Serrated knives are often used to cut rope and open cardboard boxes, tasks that can quickly dull the blade.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Since traditional sharpeners don't work when used on serrated knives, most home cooks find these blades difficult to keep sharp.