A sharp knife is safer, faster, and far more satisfying to use—but only if you maintain it properly. After testing electric and manual knife sharpeners on everything from chef’s knives to pocket ...

I have an edged tool obsession. I collect and use everything from carving knives to axes to everyday carry blades. That also means I have a lot of edge maintenance to do, and I’m currently using a ...

In this video, I work with a yellow birch log harvested a year and a half ago. Despite scoring the bark to prevent rot damage, the wood remained punky and presented challenges in finishing.