An Edge In The Kitchen: The Ultimate Guide To K... May 2026

Some found the section on stone sharpening confusing or intimidating to try for the first time without a video guide.

Ward argues that most home cooks only need three high-quality knives: an 8-to-10-inch chef’s knife, a paring knife, and a serrated bread knife. An Edge in the Kitchen: The Ultimate Guide to K...

He challenges common beliefs, such as the idea that "forged" knives are always superior to "stamped" ones, or that a heavy knife is better because it "does the work for you". Some found the section on stone sharpening confusing

A significant portion of the book (about 70–90 pages) is dedicated to the theory of sharpening, covering Western and Japanese styles. a paring knife