A Chef Explains How To Keep Your Knives In Top Shape - Chowhound

You're probably used to saving the dishes for after dinner, but when it comes to kitchen knives, you've got to clean them right away. This shouldn't take more than a couple of minutes, according to James Dumapit. He says that "Home cooks can clean most knives with warm soapy water and a towel." Advertisement The real key here is drying the knife, which should be done the moment you wash it. "You want to keep your…