Recommended Handling/FAQ

Recommended Handling

Ceramic knives are low maintenance and easy to clean. They are dishwasher safe but care must be taken to ensure that the knife is placed in a safe position so as to avoid injury. It is recommended that the knives be used on a wooden or plastic chopping board as the ceramic is extremely hard and therefore less flexible than metal blades.

Please follow the following instructions to avoid chipping or breaking the blade:

• Do not drop the knife as this can cause the blade to break.
• Do not use the knife for planing or grating.
• Do not use the knife as a lever.
• Do not twist the knife during the cutting process.
• Do not use to cut frozen goods, bones or fishbones.


If the tip does break off it may be possible for the knife to be repaired.

FAQ

What is special about Kyocera ceramic knives?
The light weight zirconia blades are extremely sharp.

Which material is the Kyocera ceramic blade made of?
This ceramic cutlery is made of qualitative high-grade Zirconia ceramic. This material is fired at a temperature of 1500°C (technical term: sintering) and at a pressure up to 20.000 t/sqm (HIP-procedure). This basic material does find application in aerospace, automotive industry and medical technology.

Are there different cuts with ceramic blades?
Yes. There is a distinction between flat cut (single- or double-side cut) and the segregated cut (e.g. bread- and universal knife).

What is reccommendable for usage and maintenance?
No maintenance is required, just using the knife on a regular basis.