Victorinox - Household and professional knives

20 | VICTORINOX HOUSEHOLD AND PROFESSIONAL KNIVES CORRECT HANDLING AND CARE THE BLADE Regular care is needed to make sure a blade remains in top condition. To make sure it lasts, clean your knife with a mild detergent under running water immedi- ately after use. Salty or acidic food parti- cles may leave marks if they are left on the blade over a long period of time. Icons on the packaging indicate whether a knife is dishwasher safe. Highly pol- ished knives should only be used for cut- ting, not for prying anything open or hacking things apart. For bones or similar materials, please use the robust Victori- nox products made for that purpose (e.g. Cleaver). SHARPENING Proper care also means that the knife should be regularly re-sharpened, de- pending on use/need, so that it retains its sharpness. THE SHARPENING STEEL Cleaning your sharpening steel keeps it hygienic and in the best condition. It should be washed with a mild detergent under running water and let dry com- pletely. Store the sharpening steel in a knife block if possible. WOODEN HANDLES (e.g. Wood) Wood is an extremely robust, hardwear- ing wood and, thanks to its naturally high oil content, is also highly resistant to moisture. To maximize the service life of knives with wooden handles, never wash them in a dishwasher. SYNTHETIC HANDLES (e.g. Swiss Classic) The synthetic handles of our household knives are generally dishwasher safe, but we still recommend you wash them by hand. EPICUREAN CUTTING BOARDS To clean your Epicurean cutting board, wash it in hot, soapy water or simply run it through your dishwasher. Its cutting surface is made from a paper composite product (except Eco Plastic items), so it can warp if left in wet or damp conditions for long periods of time. To avoid this, thoroughly dry the surface by leaving it upright and on edge before storing. Epicurean cutting surfaces are stain- resistant, but, as with most materials, there is a possibility of staining when left in contact with highly alkaline products or foods over time. A few examples are liver, papayas, and red beets. To remove stub- born stains, try a non-abrasive household cleaner. PROTECTIVE WAX This proprietary blend of mineral oil and beeswax is designed specifically to re- store, condition, preserve and maintain the luster of any wood boards, as well as the complete line of Epicurean wood composite cutting boards and kitchen tools. It can also be used for wooden knife handles or wooden tables, chairs, etc.