Sharp is Fragile — Protect that edge

Anyone how wants to keep their sharp knife sharp for as long as possible must protect the very fragile edge!

The edge of a sharp knife is about the thickness of aluminum foil, it needs to be this way in order to be sharp, and that makes the edge easily damaged. If a knife is in a drawer rattling around with other metal items, cutting on a countertop, or in the sink the sharpness will be degraded quite quickly.

I recommend leaving the knife on the cutting board until you are ready to clean up. Then, hold the knife in your hand, rinse off under the faucet, wipe dry and put away.

Putting away means putting the knives where the edge is protected, such as the traditional knife block. The picture attached to this post is a rather nifty tray, one that holds the knives properly, and is easily placed in a drawer if one wants to keep the counter open and uncluttered. Another method is to use an edge protector — which is a plastic or cardboard sleeve or cover that covers the blade of the knife — and then you can safely and properly store the knife in a drawer knowing that the

Following this suggestions will keep your knife cutting nicely for months!