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After investing some of your hard earned money in a set of quality kitchen knives you should do your best to look after them. If you do then they will last you for a very long time so may be one of the best investments you have ever made.

Here are the top 3 things you can do in order to keep your quality kitchen knives in tip top condition.

Use a Chopping Board

You should always use a chopping board, not just for hygiene reasons, but because it will help to protect the blade on your knives. Where possible you should use a wooden one as these are somewhat self healing so shallow cuts in the wood will repair themselves. Also, they will help to protect you in case the knife slips, rather than doing it on a slippery work surface.

Regular washing and drying – by hand

Of course, you are also going to want to clean them after use. It doesnt take much to give them a thorough clean as they are quite easy surfaces to wipe down but you should also try to dry them afterwards too. Avoid using a dishwasher if possible as even the top shelf can take a layer off the knives and can also lead to premature rusting.

This isnt a sign of a bad quality knife – its what dishwashers do!

Sharpen them as needed

You can keep your knives as sharp as when you first got them by using a sharpening steel. However, every now and again you will need to take them to a professional knive sharpener. This is usually when you need a new edge. Of course, if you do not feel comfortable using a sharpening steel then you can always take them to the same place once in a while to have it done for you!

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