It's been said that the most dangerous item in the kitchen is a dull knife, so upgrade to a sharp one. "Brand is less important than how the knife feels in your hand," explains Brown. If it's comfortable and sharp, you'll have better control and be less likely to have a mishap. To take good care of your knife, "Keep it sharp with semiannual professional sharpening, and never put your knife through the dishwasher."
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