How do I increase the lifespan of my Chef's Knives?
After spending a small fortune on quality knives, who can blame you if you want to be sure they last a lifetime? Keeping your knives sharp keeps them effective and with a few simple pieces of equipment you can keep your knives in the best possible condition.
Knife Sharpeners
- The knife guide is designed to precisely sharpen both sides of the blade edge.
- Running your knife through the guides aligns the blade with the sharpening grinders that sharpen it.
- Grinders should be replaced if they seem ineffective which only occurs occasionally.
- Knife steels are used to hone and clean knives. After sharpening a blade, pass it across the steel three or four times in order to remove microscopic metal shavings.
- Shine an overhead light across the edge - the areas you see reflecting light are dull and need sharpening.
Knife Racks
- Use Knife Racks to hold your knives conveniently.
- Racks are designed to keep your knives readily at hand while preserving the points and blades.
- Inserts are available for a variety of different knives.
Knife Sanitation Systems
- Knife Sanitizers - also known as Cutlery Sanitation Systems - are Knife Racks that allow complete submersion of knife blades in cleaning solution.
- These simple time-saving devises preserve the points and blades of your knives while keeping them clean and safe.
- Grinders should be replaced if they seem ineffective which only occurs occasionally.
- Cutlery Sanitation Systems are designed for wall mounting.
- Some models are equipped with drainage tubes for easy filling and emptying of the sanitation tank.
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