Hint: One is like combing your hair. The other is like getting a haircut. Most people know they should sharpen their kitchen knives. Far fewer know what a honing rod actually does. That's because honing and sharpening serve two completely different purposes. Think of your knife like your hair. When your hair gets messy, you grab a comb. When it gets too long, you schedule a haircut. Knives work the same way. Honing Is Like Combing Your Hair Straightens the edge Doesn't remove steel Regular...

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