Knife Care Instructions

 Please read BEFORE using your knife 

* Hand wash and dry your knife before first use. 

* Remember your knife is sharp, so handle with care and keep it out of reach of children as it can cause serious injury. 

* After each use, wash your knife by hand with a soft sponge and mild detergent. Avoid detergents with any form of chlorine. 

* If you cut fruits and vegetables which are quite acidic (example: lemons, oranges, tomatoes), make sure you rinse your knife immediately after use. 

If you do not it may result in staining and corrosion of the blade. 

* After washing, fully dry with a clean cloth and do not store unless fully dry. 

* Your knife is rust resistant but not rustproof. This is not a fault of manufacture. It is merely a characteristic of the metal that also gives your knife 

the ability to maintain a super sharp edge. If your knife is left in contact with water it will most likely develop rust spots. Never leave your knives to 

drip dry. 

* Remember your knives do have limitations and are not indestructible. Do not use your knife as a screwdriver, can opener, jimmy, hammer, oyster 

opener or chisel. (You can buy all of these tools at your local hardware store for much less) 

* Never use your knife to cut through frozen foods, bones or very hard materials as you will break or chip the blade. There are special purpose 

knives for these tasks. 

* Never wash your knife in the dishwasher. The harsh chemicals and hot temperature will ruin the quality of the blade. 

* Always use a wooden or soft plastic chopping board - NOT a glass or ceramic board. Never cut directly on your bench top, stainless steel sink or 

plate. 

* Always cut straight through with a smooth action and never twist the blade. This may result in blade damage. 

* Store knifes in a purpose made block or on a knife magnet. This is safer for you and better for your knives. 

* Find a reputable sharpening company. Bad sharpeners will use grinders which cause the blade to get very HOT and you may see a lot of SPARKS. 

Any excess heat will ruin the hardness of your knife. Chef’s Armoury offers a premium sharpening service – Check their website for details.