Essential Care Tips for Your Custom Knife

Whether you've bought a ready-made or custom knife, learn how to maintain the quality and longevity of your knives with our expert knife care tips. Protecting the blade and cutting edge is essential for ensuring peak performance and durability.

Proper Knife Storage

When not in use, store your knives in a knife block, on a magnetic strip, or in a sheath to prevent damage to the blade. What to Avoid: Drawer Tossing

Regular Cleaning

It is important to clean your knives after each Use Mild Hand-Wash & Dry Immediately. Avoid dishwashers as the heat and detergent can damage the blade and handle. Discolouration from certain foods/vegetables/ fruit, can occur on some blades. These are tomato, pumpkin, lemon, oranges, grapefruit, blood from slicing raw meats.

Sharpening & Honing for a Razor-Sharp Edge 

 

  • Honing vs Sharpen

  • When & How Often to Sharpen

  • Using a Sharpening Stone or Steel

  • Recommended Frequency for Home Cooks
  • For a professional edge use a bench clamped device like Lansky

 

 

Blade Protection – Avoid These Mistakes

Proper Storage to Protect the Blade Edge

 

  • Don’t Cut Acidic Foods on Bare Blade
  • Avoid Tomato, Citrus & Acidic Foods

  • Use Plastic or Wood Cutting Boards

  • Knife Blocks, Magnetic Strips & Sheaths
  • Drawer Storage = Bad Idea

 

Rust Prevention & Oiling for Carbon-Steel Knives

  • Dry Bone-Dry Before Storing
  • Optional Food-Safe Oil Application