| A quality cutlery set is a precious investment. | | | | without any pressure on the blade. This is made |
| They are household essentials that do not come | | | | easy by using knife blocks. |
| cheap. However, if you choose the right set with | | | | A knife block is basically a knife holder wherein |
| the right knives, you'll soon see yourself using | | | | the blades are inserted downwards (sometimes at |
| them for years to come. | | | | an angle) into slots. The blades are housed within |
| Knives are tough because they are mostly made | | | | the block. This serves two main purposes: protect |
| from steel. You'll almost always never see rust on | | | | the blades from the elements and hide the sharp |
| the good ones especially if you take care of them | | | | blades from accidentally cutting someone. |
| well. They will lose their sharpness for sure, but | | | | Knife blocks are usually made from wood or steel. |
| they can always be re-sharpened. With that in | | | | However, wood is porous and is therefore prone |
| mind, the only thing left for you to do is add in | | | | to moisture. Moisture can keep the blade damp |
| proper care. | | | | and make it prone to rust. |
| So, how does one properly take care of knives? | | | | Steel knife blocks do a better job of protecting |
| Simple: proper washing, drying, and storing. Wash | | | | metal because they are solid and non-porous, |
| each knife with the proper detergent after each | | | | keeping moisture away. They are also less prone |
| use. Dry the knives with terry cloth towels (or | | | | to breaking and will keep their appearance longer |
| any dishwashing towel) preferably right after | | | | because the blades cannot make "accidental" |
| washing to avoid rust and water spots. And finally, | | | | dents on them. |
| store them properly. | | | | A quality steel knife block is a good investment |
| Come to think of it, most of your knife's hours | | | | for your already well-invested knife or cutlery set. |
| are spent in storage. During storage, time takes it | | | | Protect this investment properly and you'll be sure |
| toll. To make sure your knives experience no | | | | to use them for many, many years. |
| other stresses, store them properly-face down | | | | |