| Ceramic Kitchen Knives |
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| •How do I sharpen ceramic knives? |
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| •Will a ceramic knife break or shatter if I drop it? |
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| •How can I damage a ceramic knife? |
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| •Can I put my ceramic knife in the dishwasher? |
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| •Why are ceramic knives so expensive? |
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| •Where should I store my ceramic knife? |
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| How do I sharpen ceramic knives? |
You can resharpen your ceramic knife by sending it back to us or by bringing it to a qualified knife shop, which has a powered diamond sharpening wheel.
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| Will a ceramic knife break or shatter if I drop it? |
| No (with the possible exception of the tip). Zirconium oxide is a very strong material. Like a forged steel knife, however, you can break the tip if the knife lands on the tip. |
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| How can I damage a ceramic knife? |
| Two ways. First, you can chip the edge if you cut into bones. Second, you can break off the tip or snap off the handle if you use it to pry. |
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| Can I put my ceramic knife in the dishwasher? |
| We do not recommend this for several reasons. First, it's dangerous if someone forgets about the knife or reaches in the wrong way. Second, violent motion against other objects, especially hard plates, could chip the objects and/or the knife. Third, dishwashers ruin wood handles. Finally, ceramic knives are very easy to clean with a quick wipe since food does not stick to the blade. |
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| Why are ceramic knives so expensive? |
| Two reasons. First, zirconium oxide is a relatively new, advanced material which costs more than steel. Second, the E.U. and U.S. government charges an unusually high import duty on advanced ceramic products. |
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| Where should I store my ceramic knife? |
| You can store your ceramic knife in a conventional knife block, in an in-drawer tray, or in the package. |
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