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Knife Care

Guidelines on how to keep your Wüsthof knives in top condition

Storage

There are a number of options for safe and easy storage of knives; we recommend you choose from one of the following –

Knife Blocks

Available in a variety of shapes, colours and configurations. The handy knife block provides protection for your blades as well as a visual compliment to your kitchen decor. Knife blocks are available either empty or ready-filled with a selection of key knives.

Magnetic Rails

Available in wood, synthetic material or aluminium. Two extra strong magnetic segments provide a safe, easily visible and space-saving storage option. Mounting materials are included with each magnet bar to secure your fixture to a wall.

WT7223-30 Magnetic Holder

WT7225-30 Magnetic Holder

WT7227-30 Magnetic Holder

Cook’s Cases

Available as either a roll or briefcase style. This is the ideal method for professionals to store their tools and transport them safely.

WT7374 Knife Roll

WT7378 Cook's Case

WT7381 Cook's Case

Cleaning

If you value your Wüsthof tools, we recommend washing your knives with warm, soapy water after each use. Rinse carefully and dry with a towel.

Technically, Wüsthof knives are suitable for cleaning in the dishwasher (except knives with wooden handles), but there are a number of reasons why precious knives should not be cleaned in a dishwasher:

Many dishwashers have a cutlery basket into which knives, cutlery, and other utensils are placed. With both the loading and unloading of this basket, as well as the force of the water pressure, there is the danger that the blades will hit against one another or against other objects in the dishwasher and become damaged.
With dishwashers that have a cutlery drawer, the loading and unloading process may damage not only the knife blades, but also the covering of the cutlery drawer so that the coating can no longer provide the protection for which it was designed, causing rust to set in. This can lead to foreign rust deposits on the blade.
If the dishwasher is not used for a number of days, and the knives are not cleaned directly after use, the effect of caustic food particles such as pickles, spicy sauces, citrus fruits, and vegetables that remain on the blade can lead to unsightly spots and corrosion. For added protection we recommend routinely polishing your knives to remove any unsightly stains or blemishes.

WT7900 Care Set

PK33200 Peek Polish 100g Tube

PK33700 Peek Polish 250ml Can

Sharpening

When it comes to maintaining your knives, the right sharpening tool is essential. Look at our explanation of sharpening for advice and suggestions. Sharpening Advice