Its an important kitchen guideline we should all keep in mind.

If you dont have the tools that you need, youre cooking at a disadvantage.

Such is especially true when it comes to knives.

Ina Garten side by side image with Jennifer Garner

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Not only aresharp knivescrucial to preparing ingredients correctly; theyre also, ironically, safer in the kitchen.

(Dull knives are much more likely to slip and injure you!)

And when it comes to the experts, we often turn to Ina Gartena seasoned profor her input.

Turns out, were not the only ones.

How often do you sharpen your knives, Ina?

actress and Southern sweetheartJennifer Garnercommented.

She added, Also I miss you, Im calling you today!

Garten and Garner are real-life friends, as Garner hasgushed.

(The two made Inas Brown Butter Skillet Cornbread and the ultimate Garner and Garten Pizza.)

Garten has also video-called into Garners adorable “Pretend Cooking Show.”

Theres just something about this charming friendship thats wildly heartwarming and authentic.

Garten replied to Garners question.

Garten has raved about the sharpener in the past.

She used the freshly sharpened knife to cut easily through an onion (kitchen swoon!)

In between, it’s possible for you to use a honing rod to preserve your knifes fine edges.

What a treat to have the Contessa herself answer ourand ourfavorite West Virginia galsmost-pressing cooking questions!