1. Never, ever, ever put your good knives in the dishwasher. Most dishwasher detergents are abrasive enough to dull the blade. The heat from the dishwasher will also dry and eventually crack the handle if it is made from wood. (The same holds true for wooden cutting boards and wooden utensils.)
2. Invest in a good steel and use it often. Here’s a video on how to choose a steel and here’s a video on how to use a steel. I recommend you go to a good cutlery shop and ask for a demo. They can recommend an appropriate steel for you as well as show you the right angle to use for your blade.
3. When scraping food off of a cutting board, flip your knife over and use the top of the blade rather than the sharp edge of the blade. It only takes a second but helps to preserve your edge.
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