Good kitchen knives are probably the most important item in your kitchen since you will use them to make virtually every meal!
Yes I use my knives constantly. I should learn how to keep them sharp because they get dull fast.
Keeping sharp knives is definitely important.  You can actually use sandpaper or even the bottom of a mug to sharpen them!
Really? How do I use a mug to sharpen a knife?
It's actually quite easy.  If you turn the mug upside down, you can use the unfinished edges the same way you would a regular sharpener.
Interesting. I will have to try that sometime.  I cut my hand really badly last spring with a kitchen knife, so I'm kindof scared to deal with them.
Knives can definitely be intimidating, especially after you cut yourself.  Make sure you always cut on a flat surface, only cut foods, and don't put a sharp knife in a sink full of dishes.
Yeah, my mistake was to not cut on a flat surface.  That was a bad idea. I've bought a few extra cutting boards so that it isn't a problem anymore.
Cut resistant gloves can also keep you safe from slicing your fingers.  They're pretty lightweight and comfortable, so they won't hamper other food preparations.
I've never heard of those.  I wonder how they work.