How to Care for a Steak Knife

A steak knife is a small fixed blade knife people use for cutting steak, boiled meats and potatoes. Although steak knives are small and lightweight, the pointed tip and serration of the blade make this a dangerous instrument and a possible weapon.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Keep the knife as clean as possible. Clean out any food remains caught in the blade of the knife as soon as you finish using it.

2. Hand wash steak knives whenever possible. These knives are often dishwasher safe, but extended periods of time sitting in water or in moist environments can leave open the possibility of rusting.

3. Check often for trouble spots. These are small reddish brown markings which are the early stages of rusting.

4. Store your steak knives when you aren't using them. The best places are either a cutlery drawer or a knife block. Keeping your steak knives stored reduces the chances of them getting wet, dirty or damaged.

Tips & Warnings

• The steak knife is similar in size and shape to the butter knife. The biggest difference between the two is the serration along the steak knife's blade, which is absent in the butter knife.
• People also commonly refer to steak knives as kitchen knives.
• Never use knife oil on a steak knife. You should only use knife oil when cleaning utility knives. Never use oil on a knife you eat with.