Handling Knives from A - J. Safety First!

Handling Knives 

Knives are one of the most common kitchen tools we use daily. We have so many types of knives e.g. the bread knife, steak knife, carving knife, boning knife etc. whichever knife you use in your kitchen, safety should always be the watch word.

 Here are a few tips to help you carve out your safety regime. 

(a) Always cut away from your body when using a knife. It can slip and cut you.

(b) Always use a cutting board

(c) Protect your counter tops

(d) Keep blades sharp

(e) Keep knives clean (including handle) – slippery handles can cause injuries

(f) Don’t put knives in a sink of soapy water – they may not be seen and accidents can occur

(g) Wash and dry carefully keeping sharp edge away from your hands

(h) Always lay them flat, never on the back or edge

(i) Don’t attempt to catch a knife as it falls – better it hits the floor than cut your hand

(j) Wash knives with warm soapy water after each use