As we know, the different utensils that you use in the kitchen are a relevant part of the cooking process and the knives are one of the most important items of a flatware and consequently for those who like to cut a good steak.

There are several types of knives and it is essential to keep his sharp so that they cut meats, bread, vegetables and others, with less slippage. To do that, you need to know how to keep a knife sharp and it is important to have some care.

Here are some ways to keep your kitchen knives sharp and ready for use.

Wash immediately

It is much easier to clean the blade if you wash the knife in a straight line after using it, before the food hardens and dries. Citrus fruits, tomatoes and onions leave an acidic residue that can damage the blade if left for long periods.

It must pass through water immediately.

You can’t put the knives in the dishwasher

If you want your kitchen knives to stay sharp, never put them in the dishwasher, because the heat, moisture, and detergent, combined with the rattling of the machine, can cause serious damage to good knives.

Hand clean

The best way to clean a blade is actually by hand. Hold the knife and place it under cold running water and rub the width of the blade with your fingers without touching the sharp edge. You can also use a towel or a sponge, but be sure they are clean to not scratch the metal surface of the blade.

Use water

A knife blade is perfectly polished and tempered so that it does not lose the wire and the food slides easily. The food remains can be washed with running water, rubbing lightly. The only exception are fatty foods, use a small amount of soap to eliminate fat residues.

Cutting Board

You have to choose the right cutting board that improves the knife’s ability to stay sharp. Wooden cutting board, like bamboo, who is made from no pesticides organic material, that resists to bacteria growth and staining, is the best choice for keeping the knife’s sharp, because allows the knife to side between the vertical wood fibres, without excessive wear and tear.

Bread Slicing

When the theme is bread slicing, we must pay attention to the correct use of knives, and the serrated blades are designed for cutting this type of food. If you use a non-serrated blade, it may slide when trying to cut the bread’s crunchy exterior, losing cutting accuracy and honing.

Frozen Food Slicing

If you want to cut frozen food, be patient and wait for them to thaw, because the blade could be damaged when it hits them hard.

Properly Storage

One of the reasons why knives can lose their blade’s sharp is their improper storage and it is all due to lack of care at the time of separation of kitchen utensils.

Knives must have a drawer or a knives block dedicated to them so that they do not damage, keeping their perfect blade’s sharp.

Conclusions

Knives are a very important utensil in your kitchen, so we must take care of them, prolonging their sharpening and ensuring that they are in good condition.