Could I use a knife to cut on it while cooking (Hibachi style?) or would that damage the surface and ultimately cause rust or other issues?
1816571
I wouldn't recommend cutting on the grill.....in my opinion, this should be done prior or remove the item to be cut, place on an adjacent cutting board and then return to the grill.
1816572
You probably could cut on it with a knife, but I would not recommend it. It is a good tuff stainless steel but you will still probably scratch it up if you cut on it with a knife which could cause it to lose it smooth surface. If it looses that nice smooth surface, you will have a harder time cleaning it up and making it shine again. Hope this helps.
1816573
Hi, we have used a knife and we have no rust. Just clean it right away with Mr Clean white bar and dry you should be good to go...love mine...
1816574
You can cut on it but your knife won't stay sharp very long. I have cut on mine i don't see cuts, but I'm also careful. And there should be no rust, i haven't got any rust spots or anything else it is S.S.& this is not cheap S.S. 410 S.S. will rust if a magnet sticks to it it is cheap.I tried the magnet & no problem. Good luck. never mind you don't need luck, we sure love ours.
1816575
Little Griddle actually addresses this in a video on their website. The short answer is that you can, but it will dull your knife quickly.In terms of scratches, it's going to get scratched every time you scrape it clean or use a metal spatula, so I'm not sweating a few scratches from a knife. Think about what you see when you go to a Japanese grill--you can do the same thing with this griddle.
1816576
Do you want to ruin your cook surface by scratching it or do you want to ruin your knife by rolling the edge? Cutting on a hot cook surface is a BAD IDEA - that's what CUTTING BOARDS are made for.
2262321
you can, but i would not recommend it, this is designed for pastry and other baking needs; you will dull and ruin your knives very quickly if you decide to use this to cut veggies and meat;
2059095
no, the top is butcher block. and i seriously think the metal would rust as part of it is enamel and part stainless steel.
278526
FYI: Stainless Steel will rust if you use or leave bleach on it...as will vinegar
1417680
Yes, you can. I've seen other reviews mention rust or tarnish. Never happened with our knives and they were in the dishwasher many times.
1302884
I love this pot, but I would mash my potatoes elsewhere. The non stick surface would be nicked. So to be safe I'd say no
783793
Yes you can! I have used my metal spatula and it's no problem. I love the stainless steel...it's so heavy...I LOVE IT!!! I use a knife as well and I have had my pan for over a year and there isn't any real deep marks for it....just very little. You will love the pan!!!
675177
Yes. Actually, any carbon blade will rust if you get it wet and don't wipe it off. You can prevent the rust by simply using a light oil like mineral oil on the blade only for this knife. If it does get light rust on it, you can take it off with a sand paper like 400 or 600 grit. If you go perpendicular to the edge with the sandpaper, it will look new again.
1523169
i would think so..........i dont have a dishwasher and i rinse and dry my knives as soon as i use them. but i would think that any residue or moisture left on them would eventually make them rust.
267222
It's a pretty solid piece, so I have found that swishing it vigorously in a dish basin with Dawn, rinsing it thoroughly and then letting it air dry has worked well so far. It doesn't rust so this works well...and you aren't risking getting injured on the cutting blades.
2267094
I just ordered this so don't have yet but I'm going to guess here. If this is anything like my knives in my knife block - you do not want to store this wet or it will get the rust marks. Knives in knife blocks must be completely dry before storing in block - I'll use this same idea with this item
2264274
I always hand wash my cooking shears to keep the cutting edges sharper, longer. They are rust resistant. Every once in awhile I see a surface rust spot and remove it with Barkeepers Friend powder.
764460
I don't like to use any knives on my pots and pans, especially ones with a non-stick coating. That stuff will scratch off with forks or anything metal. Not good for your food or your health...I have these great flexible cutting boards that you just rinse off and they don't take up a lot of space.
2213043
No I use a wooden stick like the one you use to cook pieces of meat on BBQ; however, be careful it is not sharp to not damage the part. Before undoing all the parts just pour a glass of water into the appliance and switch it off, it helps.
1689117
I've had the same issues. I thought I took fairly good care of my hibachi, making sure to always give it a good once-over with some oil after it had cooled down somewhat. However, upon looking at it today, I found a fair bit of rust throughout the grill. Did I do something wrong here? Is cooking marinated meats on the grill a no-no?
424332
I have never had a problem with rust, ever, and I put it in the dishwasher (supposedly a real No,No for knives or scissors). If you really do have a problem, I'd do what another respondent suggests about drying it right away and spraying with oil.
1393245
Ive been cutting sushi on this board with a japanese yanagi for over a year now, the knife is stupid sharp( i have a local asian resturant sharpen it for me every other time i use it) its never splintered or gotten pieces in anything ive cut on it.