| > | | | | much better ways to store knives than this. |
| Choosing the right cutlery is an important decision. | | | | You may want to choose a magnetic knife rack |
| Purchasing the cutlery that you choose can often | | | | to store knives. This keeps them in easy reach |
| be expensive. In order to prolong the life of your | | | | and you can see the knife that you are grabbing. |
| kitchen cutlery, be sure that you are storing it in | | | | When storing on the rack be sure that the blades |
| a correct manner. This will help to ensure that | | | | do not touch and that the magnet is strong |
| knives stay sharp and protect you from injury. | | | | enough to support the weight of the knives you |
| Storing cutlery in the correct manner is the best | | | | plan to store on the strip. |
| way to protect the investment that your have | | | | You will also find special trays for knives that will |
| made.The best way to protect that cutlery is by | | | | fit into a drawer. These trays allow you to store |
| choosing the correct storage method. This also | | | | knives so that they are out of site. If small |
| helps to maintain the good looks of your cutlery. | | | | children are in your home, storing knives in a |
| The following tips can help you to store your | | | | drawer allows you to lock them away for safety. |
| knives in the right manner to help the last a very | | | | Most people are familiar with a knife block. This is |
| long time. It will ensure that you get the best | | | | a nice way to safely store knives and makes for |
| service out of those knives for years to come. | | | | easy access of the knife set as you prepare the |
| One of the most important things to know is to | | | | meal. |
| keep your knives clean when they are stored. | | | | Here are a few warnings for cutlery sets. |
| Wash and dry all knives by hand. Even if it says | | | | Never use kitchen knives to cut anything besides |
| dishwasher safe, your cutlery will last longer if it is | | | | food. Any other use can damage the knives or |
| hand washed. Additionally, never allow knives to | | | | contaminate them with things that you do not |
| soak in the sink. This dangerous practice that | | | | want in your food. |
| could cause you to get injured will also damage | | | | When using a knife, you should always use a |
| the handles on a wooden knife set. The wood | | | | cutting board. Wooden cutting boards should be |
| handles will become lose and split leaving the | | | | made of hardwood so that they do not splinter. |
| knives useless. You should also wash any knife | | | | The hard surface makes it less likely that germs |
| that has been exposed to highly acidic foods such | | | | can penetrate the surface of the board. Plastic |
| as tomato or citrus juice immediately to prevent | | | | cutting boards should always be run through the |
| pitting of the knife. These juices can also cause | | | | dishwasher between uses. This will disinfect them |
| discolorization of the knife blade. | | | | and keep them safe. Always use a clean cutting |
| Do not just throw knives into a drawer for | | | | board when you change from cutting meats to |
| storage. This too is a dangerous practice and will | | | | vegetables. |
| likely shorten the life of your knife. There are | | | | |