use and care of knives

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Use and care of knives

Knife Care

SharpeningTruingSanitizing Storing

Knife Sharpening

Using a whetstoneHold knife at 20° angle Draw knife across stone

Knife Trueing

Draw the knife blade slowly along the entire length of a steel at a 20° angle

Knife Sanitizing

Wash in hot soapy water after each task

Air drySanitize after each use to prevent

cross contamination and the spread of microorganism

Storing Knives

Slotted knife holder Knife KitCustom built drawer Magnetized bar

Knife Storage

Do not store in utensil drawer

Knife Safety

Correct Knife for taskKeep knives sharpBlade away from bodyMake a claw out of holding handUse cutting boardCarry a knife with blade pointed downDon’t catch a falling knifePass carefullyNever leave in sink filled with waterWash and sanitize before you put awayStore properly

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