Product Review
All knives will last longer when you use and take care of them properly.
What should you do to properly maintain your knives? Below are some important knife care tips.
Never put your knives in the dishwasher
The harsh chemicals from dishwasher detergent will pit your knives and the prolonged heat from the drying will damage your knives.
Instead, as soon as possible after using your knives, wash them by hand with a mild detergent and hand dry them. Don't allow the knives to drip dry because moisture will dull your knives.
Always use a cutting board
Wood cutting boards are the first choice however, they are not as sanitary as acrylic cutting boards.Glass cutting boards have been shown to dull your knives, also.
Keep your knives sharp
Regularly use a honing steel to maintain the edges on your knives, but learn how to use the honing steel properly. You can also have your knives professionally sharpened.
Don't store your knives in a drawer with lots of metal objects, such as your kitchen utensil drawer.
Use the correct knife for the task at hand
Don't use your serrated bread knife for chopping and dicing. Don't use your boning knife to slice your bread. Instead, use a chef's knife, also called a cook's knife or a French knife, for chopping, slicing and dicing. Use a paring knife for peeling and trimming, and for cutting and slicing small items. A utility knife is great for slicing meat and cheese. A boning knife is for cutting meat and poultry. A fillet knife is a great for cutting fish. And, as you would expect, a bread knife's best use is cutting bread.
With proper use and care, your knives will last you a long time and will help make your kitchen cutting tasks easier and more enjoyable.