subject: Professional Chef Knife Care Guarantees Lifetime Use [print this page] Professional Chef Knife Care Guarantees Lifetime Use
An educated guess would tell me that you own a vehicle or, at least, ridden in one. Vehicles are a great toughpiece of machinery. You mustprovide it withthe proper maintenance so it can perform toyour highest expectation and besides that, not leave you on the side of the road. The same applies for your Professional chef knives. These knives require some love and care maintenance if you expect them to last you a lifetime.
Basic instructions, in the proper care of your knives, includes: cleaning,storage, and cutting guidelines.
The owners, of these knives, have two options in their cleaning .They can be hand washed or placed in the dishwasher. Manufacturers will state that they are dishwasher safe, however, washing them in this manner may be a gamble. Dishwashers can cause items to bang against each other causing a nick in the blade and damaging the knife. It is preferable that they be hand washed in soapy water and dried as soon as possible. After all, some of these knives can be rather expensive and it would be a shame to ruin them.
A few of these knives are designed with wooden handles. In order to preserve them, occasionally, mineral oil should be applied to them to keep them beautiful and moisture free. The moisture, in the long run, can cause the handles to deteriorate, therefore, keeping them dry will be a great contributor to their preservation.
The way these knives are stored is also important in protecting your investment. There are a few storage options. The most popular is a storage block. This item is usually included with the purchase of a set of knives. This is a good choice because the knives will be readily available for the cook and out of harms way. Another option would be a special knife tray. This tray goes right into a draw ,keeping the knives organized. Lastly, a magnetic wall strip can be purchased. This is something that could be considered if there isn't enough counter space. The metal strip can be put up on any wall. just make sure that these knives and the strip are free from oil. If the knives or strip are oily, the knives will not adhere to the strip.
When it comes to cutting, cutting boards made of wood, bamboo, or polypropylene are a must. Please refrain from cutting on granite, marble or acrylic. These materials can damage the cutting edge on your knife as well as your counter tops.
Following these tips will guarantee that you will get lifetime use from your Professional chef knife.
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