How To Maintain Ceramic Knives

The biggest concern with ceramic knives is the chipping of the blade.

How to maintain ceramic knives.

I would only ever use wood plastic or bamboo as a cutting surface. Warm soapy water is best. Quick maintenance with a sharpening rod is also not possible. Always clean ceramic knives by hand.

These are much gentler on the knife s edge. Here is our officially unofficial guide on how to care for your ceramic knives. Most manufacturers will include a set of instructions with their knives but in all honestly the care instructions are the same across all knives. There are only three knives a 6 inch chef knife a 4 inch utility knife and a 3 inch paring knife but they look at lot sleeker than most of the cheaper ceramic knives.

The main advantage that ceramic knives have over steel knives is that they don t need to be sharpened as often. You should always clean your ceramic knives by hand. A professional knife smith will determine the correct angle for your knife s beveled edge. Magnetic knife racks aren t a possible storage option if your knives are ceramic.

They will reinstate its original angle by taking off very small amounts of metal from the blade to create a new edge. This method keeps your knives easily accessible while being safely off the counter. Mount a magnetic knife rack on a wall in your kitchen and store your knives vertically. Most importantly magnetic knife racks keep your knife blades stable.

Sharpening depending on how much you use your knives they need professional sharpening every 6 to 12 months. Ceramic knives have the disadvantage that they are difficult if not impossible to sharpen them yourself. The reason is that they ve got a smooth black ergonomic handle and they have a rough area near the blade to help you control the blade. This results in push back which can harm dull and easily damage the tips and blades of your ceramic knives.

And depending on usage you may be able to go months or years without sharpening a ceramic knife.