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When it comes to clean-up, knives are best washed right away. Soaking them for prolonged periods of time is a huge no-no, especially if they come with wooden handles.
Avoid Dishwashers
Dishwashers are also best avoided when it comes to certain types of knives. They may chip, dull, or even corrode inside this kitchen machine, so it’s best to wash them by hand.
Stick to Food
Your kitchen knives were designed with food in mind, and that’s what you should use them for. They can technically be used to cut all sorts of other things, but don’t expect them to stay sharp for too long if you do this.
Right Cutting Board
The cutting boards play an important role in prolonging the life span of your knives. You should always go with wooden ones since they can preserve the knife’s blade.
Proper Storage
You should consider having a separate place for storing your kitchen knives, because they may damage other cutlery if they’re constantly bumping into each other.
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You can’t cut everything with the same knife. So, the first step to cut fruits and vegetables like a pro is owning more than one knife in your kitchen. Different types will be useful for different produce.
Use Damp Paper Towel Under Cutting Board
Often the cutting board can move while you’re cutting. To prevent that, get a damp paper towel and place it under the board. This will save you time and nerves.
Use Two Plates For Small Round Fruits And Vegetables
This is a very useful trick because it only requires two plates. Place cherry tomatoes, grapes and other small produce between two plates and use a large knife to cut them in half.
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This means that you should either curl them or use a glove. In the beginning, you might want to try wearing a glove, and once you’ve practiced more you’ll simply curl your fingers to protect them.
@veganchomp A sharp knife cuts better, therefore you will not need much force for cutting. For certain food ingredients the weight of the blade is almost enough, others require some minimum pressure. When applying less force we damage food ingredients less, we tend to be more precise reducing the likelihood of getting cut. When the knife cuts off a piece of a food ingredient it strikes the cutting board. These strikes also influence the sharpness of the blade. **pro tip** Most most knife-friendly cutting boards are those with the growth rings turned upwards, similar to a cut tree stump. **Another little advice when choosing a cutting board: you need at least two – one for raw meat and fish, and the other for vegetables and fruit.** . . . #cuttingboard #veganchomp #vegan #cuttingveggies #onioncuts #onioncutting #howtocutonions #sharpobjects #sharpening #sharpedgeshop #sharpening #sharpknife #knifesharpening #bunkablack #zdp189bunka #zdp189steel #zdp189 #zdp189knives #zdp189knife #zdp189jeklo #knifeskills #knifeskillsonpoint #knifecommunity #knifenerdsTrim Your Knives
Make sure that the knives are always ready to chop. It’s another basic tip to help you cut fruits and vegetables like a pro.
Finished with beautiful Masur birch, this knife is durable, and styled with traditional wood finishes. 
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