How Long Should a GLOBAL Knife Last? A Lifetime Guide
With the correct care and sharpening your chosen GLOBAL knife has the ability to outlast you! A well looked after GLOBAL knife should last for decades and often a lifetime.
But of course, how you use your knife in the meantime will ultimately affect its longevity. Within the first year with your brand new GLOBAL knife, very little maintenance should need to be done - that is for everyday regular home cooking. However, not everyone is so careful...
What shortens a GLOBAL knife’s life?
Make sure you avoid these common everyday mistakes, not only to look after your knife, but ensure your lifetime guarantee is valid!
- Putting it in the dishwasher - NEVER put your GLOBAL knife in the dishwasher as this immediately begins to dull the ultra-sharp cutting edge (read more)
- Storing it loose in a drawer where the edges hit other utensils
- Using glass, marble or granite cutting boards
- Cutting frozen foods or into bones
- Twisting the blade while cutting
- DO NOT USE an electric knife sharpener
How to maximise a knife’s lifespan?
There are things you can be doing regularly to ensure that your specially chosen GLOBAL knives perform to the highest standards for decades to come!
- Hand wash and dry immediately after use to avoid rusting and corrosion
- Store your knives safely in a block, magnetic rack, drawer dock or sheath to protect the blade edge
- Use wooden chopping boards - we recommend our Cherry Wood Chopping Boards
- Ensure you are using the correct knife type with the correct cut and hold for the correct cutting task – check out our Knife School
- Sharpen regularly and as you see fit using a whetstone or pull-through sharpener – make sure to read our sharpening guide to clarify these techniques if you are unsure
- If you encounter chips or dinks in your blade edge, make sure a professional sharpens and fixes it back to factory quality (we recommend Knives From Japan)
Bottom line is, a well-cared-for GLOBAL knife should last for decades and often a lifetime. For regular home cooks, combining regular sharpening, hand washing and safe storage will ensure your everyday kitchen knife will become a family heirloom.