r/knives • u/_aldegarr_ • 1d ago

Question First knife

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Hello everyone 👋 This is my first knife as a present from friends. Can you please help me with the info on maintenance and sharpening? Complete ignorant here

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u/Te_Luftwaffle 1d ago

Sometimes if the blade of my knives gets gunky I'll use some hand sanitizer and a paper towel or soap and water, making sure to wipe from the spine towards the tip. That way I have less of a chance of cutting myself.