{"id":12132,"date":"2025-06-30T10:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T08:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.arcos.com\/?p=12132"},"modified":"2025-06-30T10:04:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T08:04:39","slug":"how-to-stop-your-knives-from-losing-their-edge-so-quickly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.arcos.com\/en\/how-to-stop-your-knives-from-losing-their-edge-so-quickly\/","title":{"rendered":"How to stop your knives from losing their edge so quickly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;background_image&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;1deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.89) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 30%|rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 100%&#8221; background_image=&#8221;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@&#8221; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;80px||80px||true|false&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e5e5e5&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto||||||||&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;23px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"my-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_stop_your_knives_from_losing_their_edge\"><\/span>How to stop your knives from losing their edge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;2px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||20px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto|300|||||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|130px||130px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|80px||80px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Whether it\u2019s slicing meat, enjoying a fantastic cheese, or peeling potatoes, knives are \u2013 and always will be \u2013 one of our must-have kitchen tools. As you\u2019ve probably picked up from reading this blog, without them, we just wouldn\u2019t be able to enjoy so many of our favorite foods.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Even though we all know how important knives are for cutting<\/strong>, spreading, or peeling, sometimes we get a bit careless and end up neglecting the sharpness of the knives we use every day. Sound familiar? Without even realizing it, we forget to keep our knives in top shape. Since we don\u2019t want you struggling with dull blades, we sat down with our experts to find out why knives lose their edge, how to prevent it, and \u2013 most importantly \u2013 how to keep them in perfect condition day in and day out.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blog.arcos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/194000_05-scaled-e1751265461839.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;194000_05&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|130px||130px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|80px||80px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;299.4px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;80px||46px||false|false&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e5e5e5&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto||||||||&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;23px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"my-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_knives_get_dull\"><\/span>Why do knives get dull?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;2px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||20px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto|300|||||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|130px||130px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|80px||80px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the thing: all knives, no matter the brand or type, will lose their edge over time and with use. It\u2019s totally normal, nothing to worry about. The key is to avoid some pretty common habits and mistakes that actually speed up the process. Here\u2019s what we mean:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Using your knife on hard surfaces like meta<\/strong>l, porcelain, or glass. We\u2019re all guilty of this when in a rush, but try to avoid it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cutting food that\u2019s still frozen<\/strong> \u2013 and even worse, food with bones \u2013 without using the right kind of knife. Sometimes it\u2019s because we don\u2019t have the right knife, or we just don\u2019t think about it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smacking the blade against the cutting board instead of letting it glide smoothly<\/strong>, which is what you should be doing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tossing your knives loose in a drawer<\/strong>, so they bang into each other or other utensils. This really wears down the edge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How many of these habits are you guilty of? Whether it\u2019s just one or all of them, each one will make your knives dull way faster than they should. The fix? Super simple! Just build better habits from day one.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; min_height=&#8221;1356.7px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||2px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-937824ca-e831-46c6-b7e2-284fc452a523%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto||||||||&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;23px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_keep_your_knives_sharp\"><\/span>How to keep your knives sharp<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;2px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto|300|||||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|130px||130px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|80px||80px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">You can make your knife\u2019s edge last way longer if you follow these simple daily tips. Take note!<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"my-0\"><strong>Use the right cutting board<\/strong>. Wood or polyethylene are your best bets \u2013 both cushion the blade nicely.<\/li>\n<li class=\"my-0\"><strong>Always wash and dry your knife by hand<\/strong> right after using it.<\/li>\n<li class=\"my-0\"><strong>Avoid cutting super hard or frozen foods<\/strong>. If you need to, use a knife that\u2019s made for the job.<\/li>\n<li class=\"my-0\">Before you start cooking, take a quick look and make sure<strong> your knife is still sharp<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"my-0\"><strong>Knives are for kitchen use only<\/strong> \u2013 don\u2019t use them for anything else!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blog.arcos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/838410_02.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;838410_02&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|130px||130px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|80px||80px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto||||||||&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;23px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_trick_How_to_store_your_kitchen_knives\"><\/span>The best trick: How to store your kitchen knives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;2px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto|300|||||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|130px||130px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|80px||80px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Storage is one of those things we don\u2019t really think about, but it\u2019s crucial for keeping your knives sharp. There are lots of options, from knife blocks to magnetic wall strips or individual cases. 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