Handling And Maintaining knives In a Commercial Kitchen
Keep knives properly stored to keep it sharp. Knives can be stored in slots racks, and magnetic knife holders. Magnetic knife holders are use to organised kitchen knives and it is easy to grab. Make sure that your knives are clean before storing it .Make sure you do not put knives in the dishwasher for a long time because dishwasher detergent is very abrasive, and along with the banging around that happens during a wash cycle, will take the sharp edge right off your knife.
Soak the water stone for 45 minutes. Let the stone soak for at least 45 minutes before you begin sharpening your knives.
Place the stone on a damp cloth. Lay the damp cloth on your work surface and place the stone on it. The cloth will keep the stone in place while you're sharpening your knives.
Hold the knife against the stone. Use one hand to hold the knife so the blade is at a 20 degree angle. The edge of the blade should be facing away from you. Place the fingertips of your other hand on the flat part of the blade near the sharp end.
Sweep one side of the blade across the stone. Slowly slide the blade down the stone and sweep it in an arc as it moves. Turn the knife over and sharpen the other side
Always sharpen the knives evenly so the blade remains balanced.
Once you think you've completely sharpened your knife, wash it and dry it.Clean the knives and stone. As soon as you've finished sharpening your knives
Hold the knife firmly by the handle. The tip of the blade should point upward. Move the blade from the bolster or back wide part of knife to the point. Hold the knife at an angle of about 20 degrees with a slight pressure over the steel.
You need damp cloth or towel. Make sure that you put damp cloth or towel underneath the chopping board so that it will steady perfectly. And this help to prevent chopping board to sliding while slicing or chopping foods. And also to help the person to focus.
When carrying knife make sure the blade is pointing downwards and away from your body. And don't swing the knife because you might hurt someone around you and also do not walk fast or even run with a knife in your hand. You should pick the knife in the handling not in the blade and also if someone wants to borrow knife put them in the clean surface and let them pick it up.
