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How to Sharpen WÜSTHOF Knives WÜSTHOF knives are built to last. Their forged construction and full bolster make them strong, balanced, and reliable, but those same details can also make them tricky to sharpen well. Many home sharpeners struggle with the thicker heel, uneven or thick bevels, or dull sections that build up near the bolster. That’s where a professional approach can be wildly helpful. Bring Your Knives Back to Life Order your shipping kit today → Why Forged and Bolstered Blades Need Special Care The bolster,  that thick band of steel between blade and handle. protects your fingers and...

From WooDsom to Heirloom Products: The Next Chapter in Magnetic Knife Storage For years, serious home cooks asked for WooDsom by name. Handcrafted wood, full-length super strong magnets, and a clean, wall-mounted profile made WooDsom the reference standard for magnetic knife storage. That legacy now continues at Heirloom Products, with the same purpose and a clear path for the future. What Stayed the Same Core design: solid-wood board with a continuous magnet backbone for secure hold and zero “dead zones.” Function first: strong pull across the bar for chef knives, petty, and slicers without clashing handles. Made in the USA: domestic...

Why Every Home Cook Needs a Chef’s Press When you see a restaurant line in motion, everything is built for consistency. Heat, time, and weight are under control. At home, most of us leave one variable out: weight. That’s what the Chef’s Press fixes. Invented by San Francisco chef Bruce Hill, the Chef’s Press is a vented stainless-steel cooking weight. It helps food cook evenly, brown better, and stay flat—whether you’re pressing fish skin, searing steak, or crisping bacon. How It Works Each press applies gentle, even pressure. The vents let steam escape so moisture doesn’t get trapped and ruin your...

Vivront’s Joseph Rueter stopped by FOX9 to talk about carving pumpkins safely and effectively with the knives you already have at home. From choosing the right tools to keeping control and sharpening dull blades, Joseph’s tips make fall traditions smoother, safer, and more fun.