PRODUCT CARE
Cutlery Care
Caution
These fine cutting tools are extremely sharp. As with any sharp instrument, use care to prevent injuries. Be sure sharp edges are pointed down or away from you when laying knives on the countertop or table. Never hold foods in your hands while slicing. Keep all knives away from children.
Daily Care
Although CUTCO cutlery is dishwasher safe, we recommend you hand-wash your products in hot water, using a mild dishwashing liquid such as Palmolive®. Dry them after washing. Allowing items to soak may cause staining as a result of the mineral content in some water.
Safety is also a concern when placing your cutlery in the dishwasher. The edges can be damaged as they clash against each other. The cutlery can fall through the rack and become damaged as a result of resting on the heating element or getting caught in the washing mechanism. The sharp edges of the cutlery can damage the plastic protective coating of the machine.
If you do place your CUTCO in the dishwasher, please:
- Put the points down in the silverware basket so there's less chance of grabbing the blades when you unload the dishwasher
- Lay pieces flat on a rack. It's safer than using the silverware basket.
Keeping Knives Sharp
Do not cut on porcelain, glass or metal surfaces with your straight-edged (Paring, French Chef, Boning) CUTCO knives. Unlike the Double-D® knives, these straight-edged knives will become dull quickly if used to cut across hard materials. Never use CUTCO as a screwdriver or other mechanical tools. Use your CUTCO products as they were intended, as fine cutlery.
Storage
To keep your knives sharp and retain their beauty, store them in woodblocks or trays.
Heat
Do not expose CUTCO to open flames or other sources of intense heat. Excessive heat can destroy the temper of the steel blades and damage the handles.
Stain Resistance
CUTCO is made from a combination of high-carbon, stain-resistant steel that is mirror-polished. However, there is a possibility of occasional minor staining as a result of contact with certain foods, or where the household water has a high mineral content.
Mayonnaise is an extremely corrosive food and should not be allowed to remain on the blades for an extended length of time.
Should occasional stains appear, use a non-abrasive polishing compound such as Metail®. Apply the product with a damp sponge and wipe stains off quickly. To remove excess food residue or heat stains, which are bluish, repeat the procedure. When cleaning, be sure to hold the handle with the blade edge away from you. Polish carefully and slowly, with a motion directed away from you.
How To Clean And Polish Handles
CUTCO Classic dark brown and CUTCO Pearl white handles are made from a dishwasher-safe, thermo-resin material that will not chip, crack or absorb moisture. Tests show that Pearl handles will resist most stains, including beet, pickle, cherry and grape juice. However, contact with some products such as mustard, food coloring and carrots may result in a slight discoloration. To remove these stains, clean gently with a mild, liquid abrasive cleanser such as Soft Scrub®. This will not harm the handles and will bring back their sheen.
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Sharpening
Double-D® Recessed Edges
These products have unique edge configuration: a three-way cutting edge with a concave grind. They are designed to stay sharp for many years under normal household use. When they do need sharpening, do not use the CUTCO Sharpener or any other sharpening service. It will ruin the special edge. Send them back to the CUTCO factory, and we will put a factory-fresh edge on each knife. You pay only a nominal shipping and handling fee. Shipping and handling charges are subject to change as rates change.
Straight-edged Knives
CUTCO knives with straight edges (e.g. Paring, French Chef, Boning) require periodic sharpening to maintain optimum performance. We recommend our CUTCO Sharpener, but any sharpening stone, steel or other sharpening device may be used. As with all quality knives, we recommend that you take the time to "bring back" the edge with the sharpener as soon as you notice the knife beginning to dull. You may also send these knives back to the CUTCO factory for sharpening, as described.
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Cookware Care
Daily Care
Clean thoroughly after each use. Wash Cookware in hot soapy water. Use a sponge or dishcloth, rinse thoroughly and dry promptly. CUTCO Cookware is dishwasher safe, however, like all fine cookware, handwashing is recommended. Food films left on the surface can cause discoloration when the utensil is heated the next time.
- To remove burned-on or dried-on food: Let pieces cool, then partially with cold water and bring to a boil over medium heat. When food particles loosen, allow piece to cool and clean as usual.
- To remove heat discoloration, food stains and minor scratches: Use a cleaner such as Bon Ami Stainless Steel Cleaner, Steel Gio, Cameo Stainless Cleaner, or Bar Keepers Friend, or make a past of water and a non-abrasive cleaner. Apply with a damp cloth or sponge and rub lightly in a circular motion. Rewash, rinse and dry promptly.
- Do not pour cold water into hot cookware. Extreme and sudden temperature changes can cause any metal to warp.
Storage
Take care when stacking your cookware to prevent scratching and marring. As an alternative, hang by the rings on the end of the handles.
Heat
Avoid using excessive heat. That can cause heat tints on stainless steel surfaces.
CAUTION NEVER:
- Use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, oven cleaners or cleaners containing chlorine bleach.
- Cut or chop food on the stainless steel surface.
- Hit cookware with spoons, spatulas and other implements.
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Garden Tools
Daily Care
#300 Cultivator, #302 Transplanting Trowel & #304 Garden Trowel
Wipe with a damp cloth after each use to maintain the beauty of these products. Dry promptly.
#1525 Ratchet Pruners
Our #1525 Ratchet Pruners should be washed with soap and water and dried thoroughly after each use. A light coat of oil should be applied to the edge of the blade and all moving joints periodically.
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Shears / Scissors
#77 Super Shears
Open the blades and lift the top blade off. Wash item in warm, soapy water and dry thoroughly. Store in closed position.
Embroidery Scissors, #72 Sewing Scissors, #73 Bent Shears, #66 Shears and #70 Bent Trimmer Shears
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry promptly. Store in closed position.
RESHARPENING
Our #71 Embroidery Scissors, #72 Sewing Scissors, #73 Bent Shears, and #77 Super Shears are made of high-carbon, stain-resistant steel and can be sharpened at our factory.
Our #66 Shears and #70 Bent Trimmer Shears are made of high-carbon steel with chrome plating for corrosion protection. Because of this plating, they cannot be sharpened. However, we offer a replacement policy if there is ever a functional problem.
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Sporting Knives
Daily Care
#1882D Lock Back Bullwhip & #1884D Two Bladed Trapper
Turn blade away from you. Wipe with a damp cloth taking care not to cut yourself. Dry promptly. Fold blade back into case. Store in leather sheath.
#1885D Pen Knife, #1886 Pocket Knife, #1887 Mini Pocket Knife & #1888 Mini Pocket Knife Plus
Turn blade away from you. Wipe with a damp cloth taking care not to cut yourself. Dry promptly. Fold blade back into case.
#1769 Hunting Knife, #5718 Drop Point Hunting Knife, #5719 Clip Point Outdoor Knife & #5721 Fisherman's Solution
Turn blade away from you. Wipe with a damp cloth taking care not to cut yourself. Dry immediately. Store in leather sheath.
RESHARPENING
Our hunting / sporting knives are made from a combination of high-carbon, stain-resistant steel which will remain sharp for many years under normal use, however they we will to be sharpened.
Double-D® Recessed Edges
These products have a unique edge configuration: a three-way cutting edge with a concave grind. They are designed to stay sharp for many years under normal use. When they do need sharpening, do not use the CUTCO Sharpener or any other sharpening service. It will ruin the special edge. Send them back to the CUTCO factory, and we will put a factory-fresh edge on each knife. You pay only a nominal shipping and handling fee. Shipping and handling charges are subject to change as rates increase.
Straight-edged Knives
CUTCO knives with straight edges (e.g. Paring, French Chef, Boning) require periodic sharpening to maintain optimum performance. We reccomend our CUTCO Sharpener, but any sharpening stone, steel or other sharpening device may be used. As with all quality knives, we recommend that you take the time to "bring back" the edge with the sharpener as soon as you notice the knife beginning to dull. You may also send these knives back to the CUTCO factory for sharpening, as described in the prior photograph.
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Wood Blocks / Trays
Daily Care
Wood Blocks
Wipe exterior with a damp cloth. Do not submerge in water or use household cleaners.
Trays
Can be washed in the dishwasher. Was with warm soapy water and allow time to air dry.
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