Care and treatment of knives

PROPER KNIFE STORAGE

Knives have to be stored in a safe place, protecting the cutting edge and guarding against injuries.  While many professional chefs carry their kitchen tools in their own attache case or compact knife roll, you will want a more convenient method of knife storage.

J.A. HENCKELS was one of the first cutlery manufacturers to introduce safe, easy knife storage for the kitchen.

WOODEN KNIFE BLOCKS
The most popular and suitable storage system for fine knives.

The counter-top slant block offers easy access and fits underneath kitchen cabinets.

The size of the block varies with the number of knives to be stored. Most J.A. HENCKELS blocks also have a slot for kitchen shears.

WOODEN IN-DRAWER KNIFE TRAYS
Convenient for the customer who wants the features of a knife block and wants to store knives in a drawer.
J.A. HENCKELS In-Drawer Knife Tray is designed with the same expertise as the counter-top blocks. It fits most kitchen drawers easily.

MAGNETIC WALL MOUNTS
Convenient for the customer who wants easy access but does not have counter space, J.A. HENCKELS offers magna bars.

CUTTING BOARDS AND SURFACES

Cutting surfaces should be:

• Smooth
• Easy to clean
• "Give" with contact with knife edge

J.A. HENCKELS recommends surfaces that can be easily cleaned and kept hygienic:

• Wooden cutting boards
• Quality polyethylene boards
• REMEMBER: If wooden boards are used, clean them thoroughly, immediately after use to avoid harmful bacteria growth.

Avoid hard surfaces than can damage the knife:

• China
• Porcelain
• Formica
• Tile
• Other hard surfaces