Steve knight wrote:
> >Wandering here, but have to say it: no knife should be put in a
> >dishwasher -- none, no matter what kind, under no circumstances, never.
> > Proper handling of a knife goes like this: take it out of its block
> >or holder, cut with it, rinse it, dry it, put it back. Notice it never
> >left your hand. Make it your never to be violated habit. When you've
> >done it properly 100 times we'll talk about adding a steel to the
> >routine. -aem
>
> a dishwasher can only hurt a knife if A it bangs against something and
> B if it has a wooden handle.
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Dishwasher cleaning agents will definitely destroy carbon steel
cutlery, and rather rapidly... stainless *steels* will take a bit
longer, but will be destroyed nevertheless. Even high quality
stainless steel cookware will become dulled and pitted. And never wash
quality glassware with a dishwasher. Dishwashers are for your el
cheapo restaurant type dishes/flatware, not your expensive for-company
service.
Sheldon