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Fine Cutlery

Because fine cutlery can cost quite a bit, it is important that a person is willing to protect his investment by maintaining the cutlery. He can maintain the cutlery by doing the following:

• Hand wash – Fine cutlery should be washed by hand immediately after it is used. Only mild soap and warm water should be used. Harsh detergents could damage the fine cutlery.

• Wipe off – Not only should the fine cutlery be wiped dry after it is cleaned, but any fingerprints that are left on it should also be wiped off. The oil from a person’s skin could potentially stain the fine cutlery. Some people will wear white latex gloves when handling fine cutlery to avoid leaving fingerprints on the knives.

• Sharpen by hand – A person who owns fine cutlery must take special precautions to make sure that the cutlery stays in good shape. Sharpening by hand is one of these precautions. A person who sharpens by hand is more likely to sharpen the knife precisely.

• Store separately – When fine cutlery is stored, it is important to make sure that the cutlery is stored in such a way that one item does not scratch another item. Some people will place the cutlery in a block to avoid the scratching. Others, who want to make sure that that the knives do not scratch each other, will use sleeves in which the knives can be placed. Thanks to these sleeves, fine cutlery can even be placed in the silverware drawer without the worry that they will be scratched.

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