Knife Care Tips
Learn how to keep your knives sharp, safe, and performing at their best with expert advice from Omaha's professional knife sharpening service.
Common Knives and Their Uses
Understanding your knives and their specific purposes helps you use them properly and care for them better
- Dicing and slicing fruits, vegetables, and meats
- Chopping herbs and nuts
- Mincing and crushing garlic
- Cutting through melons
- Cutting small to medium sized fruits and vegetables
- Slicing through meats and bread
- Peeling citrus fruits
- Slicing and tenderizing meat
- Chopping vegetables
- Crushing garlic
- Cutting, chopping, and slicing fruits, vegetables, and cheeses
- Trimming excess fat off meat
- Peeling skins for garnishes
- Cutting through bread and cakes without crushing them
- Slicing tomatoes without bruising or tearing them
- Slicing through cooked meat and sandwiches
- Separating meat from bones
- Cutting through cartilage
- Precisely trimming fat
- Fileting fish
- Slicing uniform cuts of cooked turkey, ham, chicken, and beef roasts
- Cutting cakes
- Slicing and dicing fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish
- Mincing garlic, meat, or herbs
- Chopping nuts
Proper Knife Care Makes All the Difference
A sharp knife is not only more efficient but also safer to use. With proper care and maintenance, your knives will stay sharp longer, perform better, and last for years to come.
Always Do
- Wash by hand with warm soapy water
- Dry immediately after washing
- Clean both sides of the blade
- Use a soft cloth or sponge
Never Do
- Put knives in the dishwasher
- Let them soak in water
- Leave them wet or air dry
- Use abrasive cleaners or steel wool
Pro Tip: Keeping your knives clean and dry prevents rust and maintains the blade's integrity.
Best Materials
- Wood cutting boards (bamboo, maple, walnut)
- High-quality plastic boards
- Composite boards designed for knives
Avoid These Materials
- Glass or ceramic surfaces
- Stone or marble countertops
- Metal surfaces
- Plates or dishes
Pro Tip: The right cutting board is much easier on your knives than harder materials and will keep them sharper longer.
Recommended Frequency
- Every 6-12 months for regular home use
- Every 3-6 months for heavy use
- Monthly for professional kitchens
Benefits of Regular Sharpening
- Safer cutting (sharp knives are safer)
- Better food preparation results
- Extended knife lifespan
- More efficient cooking
Pro Tip: Regular professional sharpening is more cost-effective than replacing dull knives.
Proper Storage
How you store your knives is just as important as how you clean them. Proper storage protects the blade and prevents accidents.
Knife Blocks
Traditional storage that keeps blades protected and organized
Magnetic Strips
Space-saving wall storage that displays your knives safely
Blade Guards
Individual protection for drawer storage or transport
Avoid Drawers
Loose knives in drawers can be dangerous and damage blades
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