Knife Care & Maintenance

1. Wash and dry the knife before its first use. It is recommended the blade is run under cold tap water with a light detergent. Lightly wipe down the blade and handle, avoiding the sharp edge. Ensure the knife is towel-dried immediately.
   
   
2. Cleaning, polishing, and lubricating help the knives' performance, safety, and longevity.
   
   
3. Do not let your knives air dry, as this can result in limescale spots on the blade.
   
   
4. The knife is very sharp; therefore, use it carefully and keep it out of reach of children.
   
   
5. For maximum safety, it's best to hold the knife blade parallel to the sink so you can see the whole surface of the blade and keep an eye on the sharp edge all the time.
   
   
6. After utilising the knife, wash it by hand with a soft sponge & towel dry.
   
   
7. If your knife has been in contact with citrus-based and or salty food products – Please rinse immediately with running water – to avoid stains or corrosion of the blade.
   
   
8. The knives are not entirely resistant to rust because it is a characteristic of metal and tempering processes that allow the ability to maintain a super sharp edge. If you leave your knife in contact with water, it can start creating rust stains.
   
   
9. Use each knife blade with the purpose for which it was designed & function, i.e. do not use a peeling knife to cut bread.
   
   
10. It is advisable to seek a professional to sharpen your knives; misuse of sharpening will cause the blade to overheat, and high temperatures can destroy the hardness of your blade. If the blade is not sharpened correctly, it could damage it more, making it impossible to get the sharpness desired.
    
    
11. Never expose a blade to heat or flame; high temperatures can destroy the temper of steel.
    
    
12. Never put knives loose in a drawer; doing this allows knives to hit each other, causing damage to the blade & handle.
    
    
13. It is best to store knives in a knife block, on a magnet hanging board, or in a kitchen drawer where they cannot be scratched.