July 09, 2012
Taking Care of Your Knives
As you know—kitchen knives demand constant inspection for efficient performance. Here are a few tips on keeping your knives in excellent condition…from our friends at Dexter Russell.
- Select the right knife for the intended job.
- Keep all knives in a rack or a block to prevent direct contact with each other or other hard objects (or your fingers).
- Don’t toss them around or use to open cans, remove jar and bottle caps or cut string, cones, metal or paper.
- Always use a cutting board or proper cutting surface when chopping, slicing, or mincing. Never cut on metal, glass or porcelain.
- Knives of carbon steel should be washed and dried immediately after use to prevent rusting.
- Never permit knives to soak in water.
- For efficient performance, keep knives sharp; a dull knife can be dangerous.
Chop safe!
