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Four simple tests you can do to test knife sharpness at home: the paper test, the tomato test, the thumbnail test and the basil test.

What's the difference between sharpening and honing? How do you use each method and how often? Learn how to keep your GLOBAL knives performing their best with advice for our knife sharpening expert.

Global's knife sharpening guide: we answer the most commonly asked questions about knife sharpening and our GLOBAL knife sharpening expert explains how to sharpen your knife using a sharpening steel, a whetstone and a pull-through water sharpener.

At GLOBAL, we believe that if you look after your knives, they will look after you! Crafted in Japan from Cromova 18 stainless steel with an ultra-sharp cutting edge, GLOBAL blades are renowned for a longer lasting sharpness. But as with all things in life, regular use means this sharpness will need a refresh every now and then. But where to even start? I asked our resident knife sharpening expert, Matt, some questions to help guide you in the right direction for each knife sharpening type.