KNIFE CARE

We like to build knives hoping people will use them “with vigor”. Meaning we don’t like it when our knives are babied and left sitting on display. As beautiful as they are, they are most attractive when working. With some basic guidelines and occasional TLC your knife will last a lifetime and beyond.

RULE #1

Never wash your knife in a dishwasher.

Rule #2 - see rule #1. The high heat and multiple sprayers in a dishwasher make the materials of your knife move all out of wack against each other as different materials expand and contrast at different rates with different and varying temperatures, this is mainly bad for the handle construction. Washing in a dishwasher doesn’t do your edge retention any favors either as everything is all jangling around in there all knocking around banging into all kinds of things that you would never consider cutting against in normal use.

Rule #3 - Don’t let anyone put your knife in a dishwasher when you aren’t around. People putting other peoples’ knives in dishwashers is probably the reason voodoo dolls were invented.

CLEANING & STORAGE

Use regular dishwashing soap and a sponge or slightly abrasive scouring pad and wash by hand. Don’t put in a soapy sink with a bunch of other items, it’s not only dangerous but the edge can get damaged in the process, prolonged soaking also isn’t great for the handle. If your blade is High Carbon or Damascus, apply a small amount of oil to the steel after drying. Mineral Oil is preferred, but olive oil is also acceptable.

Those magnetic strips are great for storing knives as it allows them to dry completely and keeps the edge away from anything that could dull it, as long as the strip is not above your cooking area. The heat and steam can damage your knife handle. If you have a magnetic block above your stove, we recommend that you move it. Those wood blocks are ok too, drawers are the worst. We provide a padded case for every knife in case you do want to store it in a drawer you can use it to protect the edge.