Kitchen Knife Care: Cleaning, Sharpening and Safe Storage

Good knife care comes down to a few habits: cut on a suitable surface, wash the blade by hand, dry it immediately and store it safely. This avoids unnecessary stress and helps maintain the edge in everyday use. When sharpness declines, choose a suitable sharpening tool.

Using kitchen knives correctly

• Suitable ingredients: use kitchen knives for the foods specified on the product page. Do not use fine blades for bones, frozen food or levering.
• Suitable chopping board: use a clean, stable board, for example wood or suitable plastic. Very hard surfaces such as glass put stress on the edge.
• Controlled cuts: work calmly and avoid sideways twisting. If you need to press hard, check sharpness, the ingredient and your choice of knife.

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Cleaning knives: handwash rather than dishwasher

After use, clean your knife with warm water, a little washing-up liquid and a soft cloth or sponge. Keep clear of the edge and thoroughly dry the blade and handle afterwards. Do not leave the knife soaking in washing-up water.

We recommend handwashing Prusseiton kitchen knives. Dishwasher detergent, moisture and contact with other objects can put stress on blades and handles. Even stainless steel is not protected against corrosion in every condition.

Storage: magnetic strip, knife holder or blade guard?

Choose storage that prevents edges from hitting one another or other objects. A dry location, suitable dimensions and a secure position out of children's reach are important.

• Magnetic strip: keeps suitable magnetic knives accessible on the wall and frees up worktop space.
• Knife holder: gives knives a designated place. Check the design, dimensions and suitability for your blades.
• Blade guard in a drawer: can protect the edge from direct contact. Do not store knives loose among utensils.

Is a magnetic strip bad for knives?

A suitable, securely installed magnetic strip is one storage option for magnetic kitchen knives. Ensure the holding strength, surface and fixing suit your knives. Leave enough space between blades and avoid striking the edge. Follow the strip's instructions when placing and removing knives.

Choose a dry, accessible location away from direct hob heat and splashing water. Installation must suit the supporting surface and the knives' weight; drill-free installation is suitable only where explicitly provided for.

View the stainless-steel magnetic strip in 30, 35, 40 or 45 cm · Compare the stainless-steel knife holder.

Which sharpening stone do I need?

Grit indicates how fine an abrasive is. Lower numbers usually mean coarser material removal; higher numbers mean a finer finish. Choose according to the edge's condition and the knife and stone instructions. Not every blade can be treated in the same way with every tool.

This is a selection guide, not a fixed sequence every knife must undergo. Large chips and special edge geometries may need professional attention.

Choose a combination water stone with a suitable grit.

When is an angle guide useful?

An angle guide can help you hold the blade more consistently. It does not replace the sharpening tool's instructions. Work on a stable, nonslip surface and maintain an angle suitable for the knife. Soak only stones whose instructions require it; water stones and diamond abrasives can have different usage requirements.

View the diamond sharpening stone with an angle guide. Different grits and combinations are available; check the exact contents of your selected variant.

Do I need to sharpen after every cooking session?

No single schedule applies. Edge wear depends on factors including use, cutting surface and blade construction. Clean and dry your knife after every use; sharpen as needed with a suitable tool. Use honing rods only if they are suitable for the particular knife and edge geometry.

Caring for Damascus knives and decorative Damascus patterns

At Prusseiton, Awabi, Mikkusu and Puro have a VG10 core with 67 layers. Mokuzai and Jushi use single-layer steel with a decorative Damascus pattern. For every range: handwash, dry immediately and store safely. Choose tools according to the specifications of the individual knife.

Compare sharpening stones and knife-care accessories. Find storage accessories under kitchen accessories.

Unsure about grit or storage? Tell us about your knife and how you use it at service@prusseiton.de or call +49 375 56005337.