Tips to keep your knives Sharp Az

Sharp Az is your Mobile Sharpening Specialist and only use revolutionary new 'MIRROR CUT®' Wet Linish Technology on your knives. The knives have been honed to a scalpel finish to provide you with a knife that is a pleasure to use.

What damages your knives? Avoid these hazards where possible.

• Stainless Steel Sinks or Bench Tops

• Hard cutting boards such as Glass, Ceramic or Laminex.

• Bone and frozen food stuffs.

• Other Knives and Utensils in Dishwashers and Communal Drawers.

Buy the best knives you can afford.

The difference in pricing between good quality knives and cheaper ones is the quality of the steel. This determines how long a knife can hold a good edge. The cost of sharpening good quality or low quality knife is the same. A good quality set of knives can last a lifetime and will require less sharpening over time. Quality pays, it does not cost.

Cleaning

Newly sharpened knives should be thoroughly washed to remove any traces or residues left from the sharpening processes. Hand washing your knives individually in warm soapy water is still the best way of caring for and maintaining them. Dry them immediately and store them in a safe place to avoid damage. Dishwashers are not recommended as the excess heat, detergents and chemicals can lead to corrosion and staining of the blade. Hot Water can also lead to loosening of the handle rivets even and cracking. Clanging and banging about with other cutlery in dishwashers can lead to blade damage as well. A good rule of thumb for hot water, is if you can't put your hands in it, don't put your knives in it.

Storing your knives

After washing and drying, your knives should be stored safely away. If you are using a 'knife block' insert the knives with the cutting edge upwards. Magnetic racks are another good way of protecting your knives. Plastic or cardboard sleeves will protect the blades if they are being carried in a communal toolbox, or a knife roll is a tried and trusted method of storing and carrying your knives.

Knife Safety

Be very aware that newly sharpened knives can be like scalpels and the slightest touch will cut you. NEVER leave a knife in a sink full of dishes or dive your hands into a sudsy sink. Keep all knives away from children and away from the edge of benches and tables where young and inquisitive hands could reach.