Caring for Your Ceramic Knife
With a few simple care practices, your KYOCERA advanced ceramic knife can provide years of exceptional sharpness and precision. Because ceramic blades are extremely hard and lightweight, use and maintain them a little differently than traditional steel knives.
Master the Motion
Our knives are designed for an effortless, smooth slicing motion. Unlike the forceful up-and-down chopping required by heavy steel, a KYOCERA blade should glide through food with minimal pressure.
KYOCERA is your go-to tool for precision cutting tasks:
- Produce: Fruits, vegetables, and leafy herbs
- Proteins: Boneless meats and fresh fish
- Detail Work: Slicing, dicing, and mincing with exceptional accuracy
When to Reach for Steel
Ceramic is prized for its hardness, but it does not flex. For applications requiring prying, twisting, or high-impact force, a steel knife is the better tool.
To avoid chipping your blade and protect your warranty, please avoid:
- Hard or Frozen Foods: Frozen foods, bones, pumpkins, coconuts, and tough squash
- Large Blocks of Hard Cheese
- Prying or Smashing: Removing avocado pits, opening shells, or smashing garlic with the side of the blade
The Right Surface
Choosing the right cutting surface helps preserve the edge and maximize your ceramic knife's performance.
Recommended Surfaces
- Bamboo
- Wood
- Plastic
Avoid
- Glass
- Marble
- Granite
- Tile
- Stone
Hard surfaces can cause premature dulling and microscopic edge damage.
Simple Maintenance
Simple care practices help maintain your knife's exceptional sharpness and performance.
Hand Wash Only
Clean with water and mild detergent. For stubborn surface stains, gently scrub with baking soda.
Safe Storage
Store in a knife block, tray, or protective sheath. Avoid loose storage in drawers or sinks.
Sanitization
Ceramic blades are non-porous and can be sanitized with a mild bleach solution when needed.
Protect Your Investment
A few simple habits can help preserve the exceptional sharpness, lightweight handling, and precision performance that make KYOCERA ceramic knives unique. Use the right cutting technique, choose the proper cutting surface, and avoid hard or frozen foods to keep your knife performing beautifully for years to come.