Are your familiar with the best way to take care of your kitchen knives? Many people are not aware of the fact that you shouldn’t put your kitchen knives in the dishwasher. These tips can help you to keep a better edge on your knives.
Hand wash your knives with soap and never put them into a dishwasher. This is a double whammy for your knives. The blades can be damaged and dulled from being bumped across and into other things in your dishwasher. High temperatures in the dishwasher can also reak havoc on knives with wooden handles. Continual washing will most likely cause the wood handles to split. Frequently oil wooden handles that are on your knives. The oil helps prevent cracking of the wood and keeps them in top condition through the years. You can apply a mineral oil or a nut oil to your wooden handle, after you have washed and throughly dryed the knives. You can also use a good cutting surface such as bamboo, wood, or polyethylene. These materials will not damage the blade of your knives helping to keep them sharper longer. Avoid cutting on glass and marble cutting boards. These boards are great for presentation, but are horrible on your knife blades. You should store your knives so they are not able to nock into other knives or utensils. Knife blocks are ideal as they hold each blade safely, minimizing damage. You can also purchase cases for holding your knives safely. If you are going to be purchasing high quality knives you had best know how to take care of them. If you are paying the high price tag for a higher quality knife set, you want to make sure to take care of them and keep their blades pristine.
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