Knife Care

You own high-quality EDC knives, outdoor knives, or kitchen knives and want to ensure that they are always in top form? Proper knife care is considered key to maximizing the performance and lifespan of cutting tools. At Meister Messer, you will find a wide selection of care products designed to keep your knives in top shape.

Why You Should Take Care of Your Knives

You may be wondering why knife care is so crucial? Maintaining the cutting tools is primarily aimed at preserving their functionality. Neglected knives not only quickly lose their sharpness, but can also rust faster.

By regularly maintaining your knives, you ensure perfect cutting performance and at the same time increase the lifespan of kitchen, outdoor, or everyday tools. With good care, high-quality knives often last a lifetime, which is why it is recommended to invest in quality.

Basics of Knife Care: Little Effort with Great Impact

Basic care is simple yet effective: Clean your knives thoroughly with warm water and a cloth or sponge after each use. You can use a dish soap, but avoid aggressive cleaning agents to prevent damaging the blade surface. Then carefully dry the cutting tool.

Important note: Knives with high-quality blades - whether Damascus kitchen knives or Santoku knives - should always be cleaned by hand, just like knives with wooden handles or aluminum rivets, as they can quickly be damaged in the dishwasher. On the one hand, cleaning salts can damage the knife blade. On the other hand, there is a risk of scratches or chipping because other cutlery items may hit against the knife.

The role of blade oil: Of crucial importance for flawless knife care

Blade oil for knives - such as Billastrol blade oil - plays a central role in the care of cutting tools. A knife oil not only lubricates the blade, but also acts as a protective layer against corrosion. The application is child's play. You just have to drip some oil on the blade and evenly distribute it with a clean cloth.

By the way, with a universal oil you can not only treat the knife blade, but also use it for wood and leather care - for example, for maintaining the knife handle. The oil, not only designed for knife care, also impregnates and deepens the wood grain at the same time. For lubricating the moving parts of pocket knives, for example, a workshop oil is recommended.

More tips for knife care

In addition to cleaning, there are some other things you should consider to ensure your knife lasts as long as possible. These include:

• Proper storage: Knives should be stored in a dry place, as moisture promotes rust formation. In addition, it is recommended not to store the cutting tools in a cutlery tray. Better suited are a special knife block or a magnetic strip. If the knives still need to be stored in a cutlery drawer – for example, due to space constraints – it is advisable to provide them with a blade guard.
• Suitable cutting board: When cutting, you should ideally use a plastic or wooden board. Hard surfaces such as glass, granite, or marble - but also ceramic or porcelain plates - cause the blade to dull quickly.
• Regularly sharpen knife blade: Even the best blade eventually loses its sharpness. Therefore, you should sharpen your knives from time to time - especially with intensive use. In general, you can use both sharpening stones and honing steels or special knife sharpeners. However, the most suitable method also depends on the cutting tool. Therefore, consider the manufacturer's instructions.

Order knife care products cheaply on Master Knives

With just a little effort, you can significantly extend the lifespan of your knives and maintain their performance. Whether you are looking for a solution to remove dirt or corrosion, want to impregnate the blade, or oil a lock: Everything you need for knife care is available at Meister Messer.

In addition to knife oils, our product range also includes impregnating spray and bluing agents, as well as rust erasers and polishing rubbers - So discover our range now and invest in high-quality care products. Your knives will thank you with long-lasting sharpness and a flawless appearance.