| Owning a set of kitchen knives, regardless of | | | | Stainless steel cutlery should not rust in the |
| their type, requires certain use and maintenance in | | | | humidity and it can withstand acids that it is |
| order to keep them sharp and working correctly. | | | | exposed to in daily use. However, stainless steel |
| Whether you invested in quality kitchen knives or | | | | does not mean 100 percent rust proof. The |
| own a set of discount knives, you will want to | | | | coarser the stainless steel surface is, the more |
| keep them sharp and handling well. | | | | likely it is to corrode. To ensure your stainless |
| The first rule of use for your kitchen knife is to | | | | steel cutlery is corrosion resistant, you want to |
| be sure that your blade lands on a soft surface, | | | | purchase knives with finely ground or polished |
| such as wood or plastic, instead of a hard surface | | | | surfaces. |
| like ceramic or metal. Striking your kitchen cutlery | | | | Another option for kitchen cutlery is ceramic |
| against hard surfaces will rapidly dull the blade and | | | | knives which are durable and long lasting. |
| hinder the performance of your kitchen knife, | | | | However, ceramic knives should also not be put in |
| even if you are using high quality ceramic or | | | | the dishwasher. They are very easy to clean; a |
| stainless steel cutlery. | | | | wipe and a rinse is all that is needed to keep |
| Its sometimes tempting to use the kitchen knife | | | | them in great condition for years to come. |
| to pry something, use it as a screwdriver or | | | | When storing your knives, it is best to choose a |
| chisel and many other actions for which the | | | | knife block to protect the blades. Never put your |
| kitchen cutlery is not intended. Even using the | | | | knife into the wooden knife block wet wood |
| handle of your knife as a hammer is not | | | | absorbs water and you could introduce mold and |
| recommended, unless it is specifically built for that | | | | mildew into your knife block which could |
| task. The pins, springs and handle can loosen or | | | | effectually ruin your kitchen knives. If you are |
| break, rendering your kitchen knife useless. | | | | going to keep them in a drawer, be sure that |
| You should keep your kitchen cutlery away from | | | | they are not tossed around too much. Jostling |
| sand and gritty materials. Be especially aware | | | | against other knives or instruments could cause |
| when you are using your knives outside, for | | | | your knife blades to chip or dull unnecessarily. It is |
| instance if you are camping, fishing or just | | | | fine to keep them in a drawer, but they should be |
| barbequing outdoors. Be aware of your kitchen | | | | sleeved or in compartments to avoid colliding with |
| knife and if it gets wet, you should immediately | | | | other utensils or inadvertently cutting you as you |
| dry it. When you are washing your kitchen | | | | search in the drawer for the knife you need. |
| cutlery, do so in mild, soapy water and then dry it | | | | Forged cutlery or stainless steel cutlery should be |
| completely with a towel, instead of allowing it to | | | | properly stored to ensure it lasts a long time. |
| drip dry. You should always wash your kitchen | | | | Taking care of your kitchen knives is quite easy if |
| cutlery by hand and dry it immediately after. | | | | you follow the steps outlined above: |
| Wood tends to swell, so it you have wooden | | | | - Keep knives out of the dishwasher |
| handled knives, it is best not to immerse them in | | | | - Wash kitchen knives right after use and dry |
| water for any period of time. You can rub mineral | | | | them immediately after washing |
| oil on wooden knife handles to help them keep | | | | - Store them in a wooden knife block, in sleeves |
| their luster. You can also increase the lifetime of | | | | or in a compartmentalized drawer |
| your wooden handled kitchen knives by rubbing | | | | Taking good care of your knives and using them |
| lemon oil or furniture polish into the wood handle | | | | properly will ensure that you will have great |
| occasionally. | | | | kitchen knives for years to come. |