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Oct 03, 2025 - 11:43 AM
Proper maintenance and care extend a chef's knife's lifespan and performance. Key practices include hand washing, regular honing, and periodic sharpening. Avoid dishwashers to prevent damage and use a honing steel to maintain the edge between sharpenings. For example, the Messermeister Oliva Elite 8 in. Chef Knife requires occasional wood oiling for its handle, while the Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8 in. Chef Knife is low-maintenance and responds well to honing. A range of knives with different maintenance needs is available, ensuring you find one that fits your lifestyle. Carbon steel knives, like the Kikuichi Carbon Elite Chef need to be dried immediately after use to prevent rust. The blade should be oiled in between uses if you live on the coast or plan to go a long time without using the knife. Some stainless steel knives, like the MAC MTH-80, will also benefit from being dried immediately after use. These high-carbon stainless knives wont fully rust like a carbon blade, but they can develop spots of discoloration if hard water is left on the blade.
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