What size is the sharpener slot? Also, do you put knives away right after washing, or do you carefully dry them first?
1490078
I always handwash and dry my knives/scissors prior to putting them away. This is one of my favorite finds on Amazon.
1490079
The sharpener slot is 3/4 of an inch by 3/4 of an inch. I do dry my knives before putting them in the block. I do not put my knives in the dish washer.
1490080
I'll measure the slot when I get home. I do dry my knives first before putting them away.
1490081
I believe the sharpener slot is about 1/2" x 1/2". I always make sure the knives are dry before putting them away.
1490082
has a variety of slot sizes even for large butcher knives...i usually rinse my knives dry fast with dish towel and put back in block
1490083
Never measured...holding sharpening steel, bread knife, 8"chefs knife, boning knife, Santoku knife, 2 paring knivesAll purpose serrated knife...love it. knives are dry before returning them to slots. Heavy block is off my counter, wustoff knife storage is convenient, easy to clean...great product.
1490084
The sharpener slot is approximately 5/8" x 5/8". And I carefully dry the knives first...
2030244
Since its a whetstone, you should be soaking it in water before you use it and keep it moist during use. This will create a slurry during sharpening. I sharpen over the sink and rinse the knife between inspections.
1417682
I put mine in the dishwasher, but be warned, if you don't take them out right away, they can get a little rust in them. This looks more like a little discoloration, but that is what the dishwasher can do. This doesn't bother me, and the knives still work great. So I guess it really depends what you are okay with.
1241516
Knives shouldn't go in the dishwasher. They are liable to get rattled around which can damage them. I always hand wash my knives.
1758275
no idea what they are talking about.after use I wash my knife/knives dry and then set out for a few minutes to air dry a little.before use a use a tool steel to maintain an edge.ona rare occasin I use a hard Arkansas.only way to keep and get the best out of good blades.my guess is that thase getting "rust "are using dish washers.great way to cultivate stains and looses handles.
1271544
I measured the slots and here is what I came up with: 3 @ 2" 1 @ 2 1/8" 2 @ 1 1/4" 1 @ 1 1/2" 2 @ 1" The scissor slot is 1 5/8" wide The hole for the sharpening steel is 5/8" square These numbers are very precise. For instance, a 2 1/4" blade would not fit in the 2 1/8" slot. I have a combination of Shun, Wusthoff and Henckels knives in my block. Good luck!
1848595
I try to rinse and sort of dry all my "nice" knives as soon as I'm finished using them. Later I'll HAND wash, rinse, and dry them. I'm working my way up to buying a carbon steel laminated Japanese knife (not stainless) and I believe this is the way to treat them if you want any satisfaction at all with these knives which can be super sharpened. Just practicing, but I think all $100+ knives are worth this extra effort.
898816
I have a variety of Henckel knifes; about 20 in all. I do place them in the dishwasher but without detergent of any kind; that is important. Otherwise, hand wash ONLY. Finally, they should be "freshened" with a steel before each use. Other than that, I take them to a professional about every other year. That is it. I do not know what you intend to do with them "everyday/5 days a week". But, if you are professional cook, chef, whatever, then you may need to have them re-sharpened maybe once every 6 months. The knifes shown are not stamped, they are forged. As long as they are not abused, they should retain their edge for a while. I have a variety of Henckel knifes; about 20 in all. I do place them in the dishwasher but without detergent of any kind; that is important. Otherwise, hand wash ONLY. Finally, they should be "freshened" with a steel before each use. Other than that, I take them to a professional about every other year. That is it. I do not know what you intend to do with them "everyday/5 days a week". But, if you are professional cook, chef, whatever, then you may need to have them re-sharpened maybe once every 6 months. The knifes shown are not stamped, they are forged. As long as they... » Read More I have a variety of Henckel knifes; about 20 in all. I do place them in the dishwasher but without detergent of any kind; that is important. Otherwise, hand wash ONLY. Finally, they should be "freshened" with a steel before each use. Other than that, I take them to a professional about every other year. That is it. I do not know what you intend to do with them "everyday/5 days a week". But, if you are professional cook, chef, whatever, then you may need to have them re-sharpened maybe once every 6 months. The knifes shown are not stamped, they are forged. As long as they are not abused, they should retain their edge for a while. « Show Less
1177447
I fold a paper towel and then turn the dowel so that the tray is fully open and I grab the blade with the towel. with my left hand and use my right hand to pop it up out where the sharpener is located. Be very careful. one slip could lead to the E.R. This is a COMERCIAL grade slicer, not one for rookies. Best bet would be chainmail gloves.
1127348
It depends on the knives, my boyfriend stores some of the knives open in it because of the springs. You slide the knives through the black rubber bands, fold the red felt in, then fold it in thirds, and use the clips to close it.
270134
Two 1.0 inch width slots, four 1.5 inch width slots, two 2.0 inch width slots. Last slot I use for sharpener (irregular) slot.
597979
Yes, tiny bits of metal scraped off the edge of the blade when you sharpen it, but that happens to some extent with all sharpeners. I just rinse the blade in water and wipe it on a kitchen towel before using it.
1353747
You don't have to, but it says that you can use water to wet the knife blade, and I do. I have to say this is the best sharpener. There are YouTube videos if you're curious.
1444755
After washing and drying, I replace them in their holders and store in drawer, if the knives come without the holders I use a wooden cutting block
1591557
I just wrap mine in cloth and keep it away from anything in the drawer that might dull it prematurely. It is extremely sharp. My fiancé and I have both had minor but painful accidents when washing dishes!
1526129
I don't have the problem but may know what problem is. Usually this occurs if the knives are put in a dishwasher. I always wash, disinfect and dry thoroughly by hand. If not done immediately after using, the tiniest amount of water droplets can permeate the metal substance of the knife. Key is hand wash and thoroughly dry utensils. Thank you
2201510
There are slots in front of the slots for the bigger knives. They go between the mesh for the big knives and the stretchy material.