Hand wash only- do not clean in dishwasher, Cut on a non abrasive surface such as wood , bamboo or plastic, Avoid cutting frozen food, Store your knives in a knife block or on a knife magnet, Never store loose knives without edge protection in a drawer, This will dull the knives rapidly Sharpening Instructions Place knife on sharpening steel and lift blade to a 15 degree angle. Apply light pressure, draw blade across the sharpening steel in an arc from heel to tip. Alternate strokes on each side of the blade in a constant, deliberate motion until the edge is sharp. Product Features Ice hardened-Corrosion resistant German stainless steel blade, DIN 1-4116 Superior taper ground cutting edge with hairline finish for maximum corrosion resistance, Hardness Rockwell C: 56-57, Strong water resistant Pakka wood handle, Japanese inspired design and ergonomic grip, Perfectly balanced knife,Cleaning by hand recommended Product Information Model Number : 97352100 Dimension : 14.8 x 1.5 x 1 inches Item Weight : 1 pounds Shipping Weight : 1 pounds Origin : Made in Denmark