Daily-use knives need regular attention to stay at their best. 

Care Routine: 

• Hone your knives every few uses with a honing rod to keep the edge aligned 
• Wash by hand, not in the dishwasher — heat and detergent dull blades faster 
• Dry immediately after washing to prevent corrosion 
• Store safely in a knife block, blade guard, or magnetic strip 

Avoid: 

• Using glass, stone, or ceramic cutting boards (opt for wood or plastic) 
• Storing loose in a drawer where edges get knocked around 
• Using knives to pry, crush, or cut hard bones (unless rated for it) 

Outdoor tools are exposed to the elements and need protection to perform well and last longer. 

Care Routine: 

• Clean after each use, especially when cutting sappy branches 
• Dry thoroughly before storing 
• Oil blades and pivot joints regularly with light machine oil or WD-40 
• Sharpen seasonally, especially before and after heavy gardening periods 

Avoid: 

• Leaving tools outside exposed to rain or damp 
• Cutting branches thicker than the tool’s rating 
• Using blunt tools, this increases effort and damages plant tissue 

Pro Tip: Keep a rag and small brush in your shed for quick post-use cleaning. It takes 60 seconds and can double the life of your blades. 

Precision tools need precision care, especially for salons, groomers, and home users who rely on clean, accurate cuts. 

Care Routine: 

• Clean cutting grooves after every few uses (a soft brush or cloth works best) 
• Lubricate the pivot point with a drop of scissor oil 
• Store with blades closed, ideally in a pouch or dedicated holder 
• Check tension regularly and have it adjusted during sharpening 

• Dropping scissors, even one fall can knock the blade out of alignment 
• Using on inappropriate materials (e.g. fabric scissors on paper, grooming scissors on wire) 
• Letting hair, fur, or debris build up in clipper blades