A brief introduction to knives

How often a knife needs sharpening depends on its use and wear . With frequent use, it may be necessary to sharpen the knife every few weeks or months. Less frequently used knives may only need sharpening once a year or less often.

The importance of properly sharpening a kitchen knife blade is often underestimated. Using the wrong technique can completely ruin the edge of any knife. Therefore, knife sharpening should be left to a professional or learned correctly.

In addition to using a professional sharpening service , we therefore recommend sharpening devices with guide slots (depending on the model) for the knife, i.e. an auxiliary device that ensures that the cutting edge of the knife rests on the grinding stone at the correct angle.

To prevent rust from forming, knives should be cleaned by hand with mild dish soap and lukewarm water, then dried thoroughly. Avoid cleaning them in the dishwasher. This is because dishwasher salts can damage the blade, causing knives to become dull much faster. If your knife has a wooden handle, prolonged exposure to water can also damage it.

Depending on how often a knife is used and what material it is made of, its blade will wear down at different rates. But with proper, good care, any blade can give you years of enjoyment. So how do you clean a knife properly? That depends very much on the knife itself.