It’s time to start hand-washing your knives.
So how do you care for your knives?
Storing them properly is also importanta knife block works great, as does amagnetic knife strip.
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But what about washing them?
Many people swear by hand-washing their knives, while others have no problem tossing them into the dishwasher.
But are you unknowingly doing damage to your knives by washing them in the dishwasher?
Let’s dive into the details.
How Dishwashers Work
Dishwashers use a three-way punch to clean your dishes.
And finally, the whole unit may heat up extra hot to dry everything off.
What Are Kitchen Knives Made Of?
We chatted with Bobby Griggs, the vice president of Heritage Steel, which makesHammer Stahl cutlery.
He shares that knives are made from different types of material including stainless steel, carbon steel and ceramic.
So What Happens to Knives If You Wash Them in the Dishwasher?
Is It Ever OK to Wash Your Knives in the Dishwasher?
Griggs says, “Kitchen cutlery should always be washed by hand, dried immediately and put away.”
But we are a little less proscriptive.
Kitchen knives that are crafted entirely from metal will not suffer handle damage in the dishwasher.
