<p>New research suggests one in four Brits are struggling to serve up Sunday dinner because of blunt kitchen knives.</p><p>Blunt blades can make carving, chopping and filleting harder, messier and potentially unsafe, with 23 per cent of people admitting they have injured themselves while using a less-than-sharp knife.</p><p>The survey of 2,000 adults found that 24 per cent of UK households sit down to a Sunday roast every week, but many are being let down by knives that are past their best.</p><p>Swedish knife sharpening specialist <a href="https://tormek.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tormek</a> carried out the study as part of its Sharpen Up Your Sunday campaign, which also revealed that 29 per cent of people have never sharpened their knives.</p>
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<p>Tormek CEO Samuel Stenhem said: “With Sharpen Up Your Sunday, we’re encouraging home cooks to make knife sharpening part of their weekly routine.”</p><p>He added: “Blunt knives can be more dangerous than sharp ones, as they require greater force and are more likely to slip, turning simple kitchen tasks into a potential recipe for injury. Instead, a truly sharp knife makes chopping, slicing and cooking an absolute joy.”</p><p>Chef, author and baking expert Richard Bertinet said: “At the Bertinet Kitchen Cookery School, we use knives every day, so we know just how important it is to keep them sharp.”</p><p>He added: “Whether you’re learning the basics or working at a professional level, every chef will tell you that a sharp knife gives you greater control and helps you get the most out of your cooking. If you’ve invested in good knives, it makes sense to keep them sharp.”</p><p><strong>Learn to keep your knives as sharp as possible for precision and safety with our <a href="/howto/guide/how-to-sharpen-knives">’how to sharpen knives'</a> guide. </strong></p><p>Next, check out our tried-and-tested picks of the <a href="/review/best-knife-sets">best knife sets</a> and the <a href="/review/best-knife-sharpeners-test">best knife sharpeners</a>.</p>
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