How to Care for Your Kitchen Knives

Taking good care of your kitchen knives isn’t just about longevity and value—it’s about safety, too.

A well-maintained knife—with a clean, sharp edge and comfortable, secure handle—is safer to use and helps you chop faster than a dull, banged-up knife. And of course, if you spend big on a nice knife, you want it to last years, even decades, right? Heck, even a $7 plastic-handle paring knife can last for a long time with proper care and maintenance. So let’s talk about the basics of knife cleaning and care.

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