Daily maintenance of cutting tools

The cutting tools are suitable to be stored in a ventilated, dry, normal temperature and non direct sunlight place. It is better to have a professional temperature control and dehumidification storage cabinet.

① Knife oil: the most commonly used tool oil for tool maintenance can also be replaced by edible oil. It can block air and delay oxidation.

② Knife powder: the main function of knife powder is to remove moisture, wipe the knife easily and find rust and damage easily. Traditional knife powder uses fine powder such as antler powder or bone powder. Now it seems unrealistic for ordinary people to find the above two, and the price must be high. However, substitutes can also play the same role. The use of industrial talc powder can be completely replaced, but the quality improvement must be exquisite.

③ Maintenance cycle: if it is routine maintenance, the new knife should be maintained every three days, preferably no more than seven days. After a long time, it's OK to have a longer maintenance cycle. If you play with it often, a carbonaceous protective layer will be formed on the blade surface, which is bright and aura.

Maintenance after using tools

Stainless steel knives will never rust, even if they are the biggest enemy. As long as the conditions are appropriate, rust spots will appear on the stainless steel surface.

① Avoid humid environment and contact with corrosive articles: corrosion can destroy high-quality cutting edge materials. Even the best stainless steel cutting edge materials will rust if the knife is in a wet state.

② Clean up in time after use: the knife must be scrubbed and cleaned in time after use, and then sharpen the knife, wipe off the stains and apply knife oil. If convenient, you can use mild detergent to clean thoroughly, and then apply a thin layer of knife oil on the blade.

③ Do not work with a knife: pay special attention to avoid using any knife to carry out screwdriver type work, so as to avoid * * damage to the knife.

In order to improve cooking efficiency, many families choose expensive kitchen knives. Good quality kitchen knives can indeed make kitchen cooking more convenient, but we can't ignore the maintenance of knives. The better knives need our careful maintenance.