Butchers Knife Proper Care Guide
Do you own an expensive butchers knife? If yes, proper care and cleaning must be applied to ensure long years of service. Keep in mind, a rusty butcher knife would make cutting a struggle and less hygienic. Below is a quick guide on how to keep your collection of knives in top condition.
Best practices on knife care
- Avoid putting the butcher knife in the dishwasher. Even if you are in a hurry to clear the mess after food preparation, avoid putting the butcher knife or any type of knife in the dishware. Why? If you leave the knives soaked in the dishwasher, excess water could result in rust formation. Besides, exposing your knives to longer washing cycle in hot water could damage the blades.
- Hand-wash knives. The best way to clean knives is through hand-washing. Make sure after using the butchers’ knife that you wash it quickly until traces of dirt are completely removed. Don’t let the knife stay in the sink too long with particles of meat, fat or dirt. Use a clean cloth to dry the knives.
Cleaning techniques
- Use a sponge or dish towel. When it comes to washing any type of knife including meat tray, use a sponge or dish towel. Start slowly with the blade, ensuring the blade is pointed away from your direction to prevent accidental cuts. Warm soapy mixture is the ideal cleaning agent or you can check the recommend butchers cleaning products for knives. Another washing technique that you can apply is a place the knife flat on the counter surface and with the use of a sponge or dish towel start scrubbing. Once done on one side of the blade, turn it over and do the same on the other side.
- Repeat the washing process. If there are still traces of dirt repeat the washing process, then, rinse and dry with clean cloth. See to it the knife is completely dry to prevent excess water from staying on the blade that will lead to rust.
How to care the knife handles?
If the handle of your butcher knife is made from wood, pay attention when drying because excess water could be damaging to the wood. Besides, if the wooden handle is soaked too long, it may swell and eventually lead to cracking. Keep in mind, a rusty blade has a solution, but, damaged or cracked handle means buying a new one.
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