This is Why You Need a Knife Sharpener

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One of the first things most people learn about kitchen safety is knife safety. Learning the right way to hold a knife and the food that you’re chopping is super important, but what is arguably just as important is the sharpness of your knife.

If you are chopping with a dull knife, the chances of an injury increase drastically. That’s because when you use a dull knife, you often have to use more pressure to cut things. When you use more pressure, if you slip, you will hit something else with even more force. Not only that, but using a dull knife means it’s harder to break through tougher foods, so the chances of the knife slipping instead of cutting through the food is more likely. Yikes!

This is exactly why you should invest in a knife sharpener for your own kitchen. While it sounds like a luxurious and unnecessary product, there are a lot of affordable options and they’re super important. Knife sharpeners are great because they are usually small and easy to use in your own kitchen. All you need to do is strike the knife through the blades a few times, and it’s as if you’re cutting with a brand-new knife. Say goodbye to injuries and hello to hassle-free chopping!