When was the last time you sharpened your kitchen knife? If the answer is “gee, I really can’t remember, it was so long ago,” your reputation as a chef might be in danger.

If dogs are a man’s best friend, knives are a chef’s best friend. The way you store your prized knife set is reflective of the care you provide your most valuable kitchen tools. 

Every superhero has one item in their kit that makes them feel truly invincible: For Spiderman, it’s his spidey suit. For Wonder Woman, it’s her tiara headband. For a chef (like you!), it’s your knives. “Japanese chefs believe our soul...