Caring for your kitchen knives is way easier than you think. In fact, it’s not time-consuming at all, especially if you have the robust Angle Pro Knife Sharpener in your drawer. Some simple additions and changes in your kitchen knife care routine can help you become better at cooking. Yes, we mean it!
Sharp kitchen knives are a vital part of preparing delicious meals. Whether you’re a simple home cook or a professional chef, we want you to realize the importance of sharp knives. Keeping your kitchen knives sharp and efficient not only reduces the chances of injuries, but it also helps you create extremely mouth-watering dishes.
Sharpening kitchen knives involves grinding the blade on a metal rod, wheel, or a gauge to sharpen the edges. On the contrary, honing is a method for aligning knife blades and edges. While sharpening increases the precision of a blade, honing uncurls any bends that may form on the blade edge due to daily wear and tear.
In this blog, we’ve discussed all the dos and don’ts of sharpening your kitchen knives. So let’s get started.
Hand-Wash Before Sharpening
Before sharpening, you must clean your knives properly. Kitchen knives can sometimes be subjected to terrible abuse, especially if you’re tossing them into a dishwasher. Your knife’s blade can get damaged due to the significant amount of movement that goes inside a dishwasher.
Therefore, avoid putting kitchen knives inside a dishwasher. Instead, use a gentle dishwashing soap and sponge to hand-wash kitchen knives. Allow it to air dry before sharpening.
Sharpening Timespan
It’s important to sharpen and hone your kitchen knives at least once a week. While expensive, professional use knives might last longer before requiring a re-sharpening, daily-use knives might need a regular fix. To keep your knife sharp for a longer time period, hone it before every use. For best results, use a simple steel rod. However, you can also invest in electronic kits if you want to make things more convenient.
Sharpening requires patience and balance; therefore, we recommend using the Angle Pro gauge and knife sharpening tool for maximum efficacy. Our knife sharpening tool is designed to help both chefs and home cooks stay on top of their knife sharpening abilities.
Store Properly
Tossing all your kitchen knives together in a drawer isn’t the best way to store them, especially after sharpening. This can lead to scratches, warping signs, and blade curls. After sharpening, all your knives will be precise and razor-like, increasing the chances of damaging each other on contact.
The best way to store knives is to hang them on a magnetic strip or place them on a rack in separate compartments. This minimizes clashing instances and also keeps the blades safe from collecting dirt and grime.
Invest in high-quality knife sharpening tools and accessories at Angle Pro Sharpener. We offer a wide range of efficient knife sharpening tools, including the Rhineland Angle Pro Sharpener and Blade gauge, to help you sharpen your knives without causing any damage to the blade. Our products are designed to maintain the structural integrity of knife blades and keep their precision intact for a long time.
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