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Know your knives

NOT ALL BLADES ARE CREATED EQUAL. KNOWING WHAT INGREDIENTS BLADES ARE DESIGNED FOR CAN PREVENT INJURIES.

Keep knives sharp

Blunt knives require more pressure which can result in slips.

Clean safely Sharpen knives safely

Hold the blade’s edge at a 20degree angle to the steel sharpener.

Lay the blade flat on a surface when cleaning with a wet cloth.

DID YOU KNOW? With over 500,000 workplace injuries occurring annually in Australia, 6% happen in the food-service industry.

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Store safely

Store your topquality knives in a knife roll to keep in perfect condition.

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