how to clean a knife
Tips and advice on knife care
Chopping, slicing, chopping: knives work hard in the kitchen and they’re bound to get dirty every time you use them. The better you clean and maintain them, the longer they will last. This may sound obvious, but it makes a world of difference. Read our tips on how to take good care of both the blade and the handle, with advice on everything from washing and drying to storing and the best cutting boards for blades.
Do not forget! Our most important advice is to stay calm and handle knives safely at all times. So clean your knives carefully to avoid accidents and injuries.
How to wash your sheet
It’s important to do this as soon as possible: salty or acidic foods can stain the blade if left uncleaned for long periods.
It’s also fine if you use just water: our stainless steel blades are highly polished during the manufacturing process, which means ingredients don’t often stick to them. The only exception is greasy foods: here a small amount of washing-up liquid on a sponge should suffice.
For maximum safety, it’s best to hold the knife blade parallel to the sink so you can see the entire surface of the blade and pay attention to the sharp edge at all times.
How to put knives in the dishwasher
The reason is that if not placed carefully, a large knife can damage the cutlery basket, which itself can cause corrosion. If this occurs, the dishwasher system may have an indirect effect on the knife steel. Hand washing can also help keep knives sharper longer, as the process is kinder to the blade.
However, if you go for the dishwasher option, we recommend rinsing the blade first and making sure the knives in the cutlery basket don’t touch other metal items.
We also recommend paying attention to the detergents you use in your machine. Aggressive or excessive detergents can stain the sheet. If you see that your dishwasher is not cleaning the blades well, we recommend that you change your detergent.
Other tips include opening the dishwasher briefly after cleaning. Steam and condensation from water can also stain and corrode sheets.
How to dry your leaf
General maintenance for knives with wooden handles
Knives with wooden handles need a slightly different treatment and should definitely not be put in the dishwasher. When you wash them under running water, try to make sure the handle doesn’t get too wet. In fact, it is better to clean the handle with a damp cloth. Avoid extreme temperatures, high humidity and harsh cleaning agents.
We also recommend that you treat the handle with a conventional cooking oil or with our protective waxfrom time to time to prevent moisture from entering and to refresh its natural color and grain. You can use a canola or flaxseed oil, and we highly recommend using a cold-pressed oil, which won’t get stuck in the fine pores of the wood and will go into the grain of the wood better.
Which cutting board is best for your blade?
Pro Tip: When you use your knife to push ingredients you’ve cut from the cutting board into your pot or pan, always flip the knife over to use the spine. This way you won’t dull the cutting edge of the blade as you scrape it across the board.
Storage
