ELECTRIC KNIFE SHARPENER - CHEF'S CHOICE

Caring for, using and sharpening Knives
- A blunt knife is a dangerous knife
- One should frequently use a sharpening steel to keep an edge on knives
- If a knife starts to fall, watch your feet and step aside; but let it fall
- Keep your mind on your work when holding a knife
- Never put a knife under vegetables where it cannot be seen
- Cut away from the body
- Do not "palm" vegetables or fruit and then attempt to cut
- Do not use knives as a can or jar opener, they will break
- The best edge will quickly dull if it strikes metal, glass or formica
- Blades should never be heated in a flame or oven. Elevated temperatures will destroy the temper of the steel
- Fine knives should be carefully stored in their own rack or in a partitioned drawer
- Dipping the knife in hot water makes it easier to cut cake or ice cream
- A stainless steel knife will hold an edge longe