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CORRECT HANDLING AND CARE

THE BLADE SY️NTHETIC HANDLES
Regular care is needed to make sure a (e.g. Swiss Classic)
blade remains in top condition. To make The synthetic handles of our household
sure it lasts, clean your knife with a mild knives are generally dishwasher safe, but
detergent under running water immedi- we still recommend you wash them by
ately after use. Salty or acidic food parti- hand.
cles may leave marks if they are left on
the blade over a long period of time. CUTTING BOARDS
Icons on the packaging indicate whether To clean your cutting board, wash it in
a knife is dishwasher safe. Highly pol- hot, soapy water or simply run it through
ished knives should only be used for cut-
ting, not for prying anything open or your dishwasher. Its cutting surface is
hacking things apart. For bones or similar made from a paper composite product
(except Eco Plastic items), so it can warp
materials, please use the robust Victori- if left in wet or damp conditions for long
nox products made for that
purpose (e.g. Cleaver). periods of time. To avoid this, thoroughly
dry the surface by leaving it upright and
on edge before storing.
SHARPENING Cutting surfaces are stainresistant, but, as
Proper care also means that the knife with most materials, there is a possibility
should be regularly re-sharpened, de- of staining when left in contact with highly
pending on use/need, so that it retains its alkaline products or foods over time. A
sharpness. few examples are liver, papayas, and red
beets. To remove stubborn stains, try a
THE SHARPENING STEEL non-abrasive household cleaner.
Cleaning your sharpening steel keeps it
hygienic and in the best condition. It PROTECTIVE WAX
should be washed with a mild detergent This proprietary blend of mineral oil and
under running water and let dry com- beeswax is designed specifically to re-
pletely. Store the sharpening steel in a store, condition, preserve and maintain
knife block if possible. the luster of any wood boards, as well as
the complete line of paper composite
WOODEN HANDLES cutting boards and kitchen tools. It can

(e.g. Wood) also be used for wooden knife handles
Wood is an extremely robust, hardwear- or wooden tables, chairs, etc.
ing wood and, thanks to its naturally high
oil content, is also highly resistant to
moisture. To maximize the service life of
knives with wooden handles, never wash
them in a dishwasher.

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