The One Knife Hack Every Person Needs To Make Life Way Easier

A kitchen simply isn’t complete without a set of knives. And when you think about it, those knives are the real stars of the show. It doesn’t even matter if your herbs are fresh and your vegetables are in season. Without a kitchen knife (or five), those ingredients can’t turn into a homemade meal. Needless to say, it would be wise to get your knives professionally sharpened. You’ll thank yourself later.

Kitchen knives (& garden/office blades) professionally sharpened today.

Label me a Samurai.
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— Milan (@EthNick_) November 7, 2018

Finally had my kitchen knives professionally sharpened...Life altering.

— JasonFromCT (@JasonFromCT) August 12, 2017

As an early Valentine's Day gift my thoughtful hubs had all of my kitchen knives professionally sharpened.#thejokewritesitself

— Emily D. McKenna (@Dusteesea) February 11, 2017

getting my kitchen knives sharpened professionally today. seems like a metaphor for something on this 40th birthday.

— Dean Garlick (@dean_garlick) August 22, 2016

@michaelsantoli I take my kitchen knives to Marietta, GA Square twice a year to have them professionally sharpened. Worth the effort.

— Joseph Greiveldinger (@JosephGG) March 6, 2016

Get your knives sharpened by a pro and never cook the same way again.

It’s easy to assume that dull knives are the way to go. The blunter the object, the less dangerous it is… right?

Well, when it comes to knives, this isn’t true. Contrary to popular belief, the safest (and smartest) thing you can do in the kitchen is to use a razor-sharp knife.

It's essential that you should keep your chef's knives sharp - useful guide via @gbchefs for maintaining your cutting edge in the kitchen https://t.co/T9kAQ51r8P #knifesharpening #kitchenknives #chefsknives #howto #cuttingedge #chopchop

— Savernake Knives (@SavernakeKnives) December 3, 2018

me (5 mins ago): proper sharp kitchen knives are the way forward! dyspraxia who??? I can cut anything I like with precision and no mess!!

me (now): *running to get my third plaster whilst tryna not slip on all the onion over the floor*

— 👽 (@ronn0c) December 18, 2018

According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, in order to cut something with a dull knife, you need to apply more pressure. In turn, the knife will be more likely to slip. It’s a literal recipe for disaster.

But a sharp knife will cut food with ease. You won’t have to apply as much pressure or force. This way, you can make your food and eat it, too.

To top things off, a sharp knife can also get the job done in fewer cuts. It’s a major game-changer, especially if you’re cooking for a crowd or meal-prepping for the week.

So, do yourself a favor and get your knives professionally sharpened. You’ll not only increase the chances of walking away unscathed, but will save time in the kitchen as well. Trust us on this one.