How Do You Properly Care For Kitchen Knives?
Depending on the type of kitchen knife you buy, it can be quite an investment. Kitchen knives range from the high end carbon steel and high carbon steel with one piece handles to the low end stainless steel with plastic handles. The carbon steel and high carbon steel kitchen knives are the best type and the most expensive. If you choose to make your kitchen knives an investment in both quality and money, you want to care for them properly in order to have them for a long time. Use kitchen knives only to cut food. Kitchen knives are not meant to cut paper, string etc. Cut only on cutting boards made from soft woods. Plastic, hardwood, ceramic and composite materials dull kitchen knife blades. Hand wash kitchen knives. Dishwashers will cause handles to crack and separate from the blade. Washing in the dishwasher can also cause certain knives to rust. Dry your knives before putting them away. Never store a wet knife it will cause rust. Store kitchen knives in a wooden block made specifica
