All over the world, people just got new knife sets as gifts. Almost every one of these sets, especially the ones that came with the butcher-block holder, also came with a knife steel. Unfortunately, most home cooks have no idea what this very important tool is for, and it just sits in the block. Many others think it's a knife sharpener, and when the knives lose their edge, they pull it out and are sorely disappointed that "it doesn't work."As you'll hear in this video demo produced for About.com, a knife steel is NOT a knife sharpener. Once the knife is dull it's of no use. A knife steel is made to keep a knife sharp, and will do so for quite a while if used properly. Since most cuts in a kitchen are due to dull knives, this video may save you from more than a few nicks. If you don’t own a steel, they are only about $20, and are worth every penny! If your knifes are dull, take them to professional knife sharpening service (every city has one), and for a few dollars per knife you can have a beautiful edge put back on them. Then, using the techniques you learn in this video, you can keep that sharp edge for a very long time.
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