Kitchen knives require some regular maintenance to keep them performing at their peak. While Cutco's Double-D®-edge knives stay sharp for years, straight-edge knives need a little TLC once in a while.
As with all quality knives, we recommend that you regularly take the time to refresh the edge with the sharpener as soon as you notice the knife beginning to dull. You may also send these knives back to Cutco for free sharpening.
How often should I send my knives to be sharpened? With proper use and care, the edge on your straight-edge and Double-D®-edge knives should last years. When you notice they aren't performing as you expect, send them for free sharpening and we'll get them like new.
You should only cut meat, chop vegetables, slice bread or sausages on a kitchen board. Countertops are usually made of hard material and will quickly make dull your blades. Wooden or plastic cutting boards have minimal impact on the sharpness of the edge.
One of the details that distinguishes CutCo knives is the Forever Guarantee that allows people to send in their knives to get repaired or replaced if ever a tip breaks off, or they're just not sharp enough anymore, etc. for free.
All Cutco Products are backed by The Forever Guarantee. This is Cutco's unwavering promise and it is at the heart of everything we do.
Given the quality of the knife, we can't argue with the cost. But what really makes this knife a bargain is that if it ever gets damaged beyond repair, Cutco will replace it.
In addition to their cutting ability, serrated knives are also known for their durability. Because the teeth on the blade are not as fine as those on a straight-edged knife, they are less likely to dull quickly. This means that serrated knives often go longer between sharpenings than other knives in your kitchen.
Start with #400; Shave off some material for finer stones. Grind until the dull part is being sharpened to the angle of the main edge; Move to a #600; At this stage your blade is sharp enough, but can still be coarse. This is fine for most survival knives and hardworking blades; Do 50 times per side, 3 times over.
Using your knife on a hard, rigid surface like glass or stone (such as a marble cheese board or your granite countertop) will wear down the blade. Stick to cutting boards made from wood, a wood-fiber composite, or plastic.
This is true for all knives, whether they're straight edge, Cutco's Double-D® edge or other brands' serrated edge. While only straight-edge knives can be sharpened at home, Cutco's Double-D® edge will stay sharp for years, due to its recessed edge design.
Not all Cutco knives have small serrations. Also, you can sharpen their serrated knives, even ones with small serrations.
How much does sharpening cost? Sharpening your knives is free. If you choose to send your knives for factory sharpening, there is a return shipping fee to ship items back to you. There is a limit of 40 products per service order.
The blade of a Cutco Knife is made from high-carbon, stainless steel for sharpness, superior edge retention, beauty and easy care. This material also resists rust and corrosion.
Sharpening Angle Too High
Essentially, if you are working at too high of an angle, you may be blunting your edge. In practice, an angle that is only slightly too steep will not dull the edge. Only very high angles will create edges that feel dull.
Dull knives require more pressure to cut through food, and this increased force can lead to the knife suddenly giving way and causing injuries. Sharp knives glide through effortlessly, eliminating the need for excessive pressure and reducing the risk of accidents. A sharp knife provides consistent cutting results.
Electric knife sharpeners
You can use an electric sharpener, too. The process is much the same, with the added benefit of speed. These products have both honing and sharpening slots. Dragging a knife through the slots accomplishes the same task.
All knife edges become dull with use, even edges on serrated or “never need sharpening” knives. This is because, with use, the edge eventually folds over or breaks when it encounters the resistance of the food being cut or when it comes into contract with a cutting surface.
The Misono Sweden Steel Series knives are celebrated for their exceptional precision and durability. These knives are crafted from premium Swedish carbon steel and offer outstanding edge retention and sharpness.
Carbon steel blades are also well-known for having high wear resistance, which enables them to keep their edges sharp for longer than stainless.
Cutco Knives, when used in the home, will remain sharp for many years, but after extended use they may need FREE sharpening. For FREE sharpening of Double-D®- or straight-edge knives, complete a service request or send the product with an explanatory note to the address listed below.
Cutco knives are made using stamped steel which means they're cheaper to produce. Although there's nothing wrong with stamped knives, they don't always hold their edge as long as forged knives. That means that you'll have to sharpen stamped knives sooner than forged knives.
Forever Performance Guarantee
If at any time you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your Cutco Product, we will correct the problem or replace it.