Est. 1934
Knife Handling
Do:
Keep the blades closed except when you are using them.
Cut away from yourself
Keep your knife sharp and clean. A sharp blade is easier to control than a dull one; a clean blade will last longer.
Close the blades before you pass a knife to someone else.
Don't:
Carry a knife with the blade open.
Cut toward yourself. If the blade slips, you may be injured.
Pound on a knife handle or blade with another tool. The knife may bend or break.
Throw a knife.
Pry with the point of a cutting blade. It can snap off.
Put a knife in a fire. New knife blades are hardened, or tempered, with just the right amount of heat. Reheating them may ruin the temper and weaken the knife.