How to maintain your GIESSER knives – tips for professional care

Our knives with a plastic handle are dishwasher-proof. We nonetheless recommend that you clean them by hand to prevent staining,
the build-up of extraneous rust, and to protect the cutting edge of the blade. After cleaning, keep your knives safe with protectors and by storing them in our knife blocks or Gastronorm tray insets. We also offer a wide range of knife bags, cases and boxes to help you transport your Giesser knives safely.

The term "stainless steel" is often misleading, leading people to mistakenly believe that products made from stainless steel are never subject to corrosion and that stainless steel cannot rust. Stainless steel is characterized by a chromium content of more than 10.5% and a maximum of 1.2% carbon. The steel we use falls under this category and may therefore be labeled as "stainless."
However, to ensure long-lasting enjoyment of your knife, it is important to follow a few care instructions:

OUR TIPS FOR KNIFE CARE

STORAGE
Store your knives in a dry, secure place. Never leave them lying around near children.

SAFETY
Giesser knives are very sharp. Be careful when cleaning, drying and handling their blades.
Never abuse your knife as a can opener, screw driver, lever or cleaver.

SHARPENING
Regularly sharpen the blade with a honing steel or a fine whetstone. This maximises the useful life of the cutting edge and keeps it sharp.

CUTTING BOARDS
Use a cutting board made from wood or plastic.
Marble and granite boards damage the blade.

HANDLES
Our plastic handles are very low-maintenance.
Wooden handles benefit from occasional treatments with suitable oils.
Wooden handles should be cleaned with warm water, never let them rest in water for too long time otherwise the wood swells up.

CLEANING
After contact with fruit acid and other food containing acids (eg. mustard) immediately clean the knife blade.
When possible clean your knives by hand: thus you prevent that the blade gets in contact with aggressive detergents or chlorine water for too long.
If cleaning in a dishwasher take care that only detergents are used that are recommended by the cutlery industry.

Our guarantee
GIESSER uses only materials, that comply
with european food hygiene laws.