The knife is one of the most important work tools in your kitchen, and its quality is as important as that of the products you cook, that’s why we share these tips so that you can take the best care of them.

1. Keep your knives sharp

A badly sharpened knife can result in kitchen accidents and make work harder. You can sharpen it yourself with a professional steel knife sharpener called chaira, or you can take them to an expert to ensure a good result.

2. Use them correctly

Using a proper knife for each cut is also very important being that if you use them for another cut, you can damage your knife and even have an accident.

3. Cleaning

After using your knives it is important to wash them with soap and water, since other chemicals can damage their material. It is also important to dry them immediately after to avoid them from rusting or to avoid the deterioration of the edge or the handle.

 

4. Storage

Storing the knives in a drawer can cause the blades to bump into each other and damage themselves. There are various ways to take care of them while storing them correctly, such as sheaths, knife cases, wooden dowels, magnetic holders and more.

Now you know how to take better care of your knives so they last longer in the best condition and to avoid kitchen accidents.

Sources:

https://www.aceros-de-hispania.com/infer.asp?ac=12&trabajo=listar&pa=mantenimiento-cuchillos-cocina&sg=mantenimiento-cuchillos-cocina

https://carnicoblog.es/mantenimiento-de-cuchillos/

https://www.cuchillalia.com/5-consejos-basicos-para-usar-y-cuidar-los-cuchillos/