5 mistakes that dull your knives

These everyday habits quietly ruin a sharp edge. Here's what to stop, and what to do instead: 1. Cutting on glass or stone boards: they're harder than steel and flatten the edge fast. Use wood or plastic. 2. Knives in the dishwasher: rattling around dulls and chips the blade. Hand wash and dry right away. 3. Scraping food off the board with the sharp edge: it bends the edge over. Flip the knife and use the spine. 4. Tossing knives loose in a drawer: they knock together and nick the edge. Use a block, a magnetic strip, or blade guards. 5. Never honing: a honing steel doesn't sharpen, it straightens the edge. A few quick strokes keep it sharp much longer. More kitchen tips and gear guides: https://gearcookware.com