The Sommelier Knife

· When using the wine waiter’s knife, the screw must be placed vertically in the centre of the cork.

· The corkscrew must be kept straight- in line with the neck of the bottle, to avoid twisting or weakening the knife.

Sommelier and Folding Knives

Cleaning

· A Laguiole folding or sommelier knife should not be washing but it must be wiped with a soft cloth.

· The natural materials used in the handle, such as wood or horn, are sensitive to humidity.

· We recommend that you wipe the various metal parts of the knife with a soft, slightly damp cloth, and then immediately dry.

Maintenance

· To protect the wooden handle – you can apply a little linseed oil to nourish the wood.

· Store the sommelier or folding knife in a cool dry place to protect the natural handles.

· Maintain the mechanism of the knife apply a small drop of oil at the joint between the blade and the spring.

Sharpening

· To maintain the optimum quality of the blade edge, we recommend using a natural stone sharpening stone.

· Moisten the stone for about tens minutes, using a constant pressure and a sharpening angle of 20degrees, slide the blade along the stone.

Table Knives

Cleaning

· To clean the blade use a non-abrasive sponge with washing up liquid.

· Never soak your knives

· Only knives marked as ‘water resistant’ are suitable to be put in the dishwasher. These would be wiped dry afterwards.

Maintenance

· Ideally store knives and cutlery in a knife or cutlery box to ensure they don’t scratch each other.

· To maintain the longevity of the blade you can apply a little bit of cooking oil to the blade to create a protective film.

· Wooden knives can developed a patina over time, use linseed oil to nourish the wood.

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Sharpening

· To maintain the optimum quality of the blade edge, we recommend using a natural stone sharpening stone.

· Moisten the stone for about tens minutes, using a constant pressure and a sharpening angle of 20degrees, slide the blade along the stone.