Knives

Here is a picture of my favorite kitchen knives. I did have a lot of knives, but took some to the Salvation Army. I have more knives, just less of them.

I know that I have not really taken proper care of my knives. The blades are stained and I know I need to restore them to their former glory.One thing even I know is that you never leave your good knives in water-dishpan. What I didn't know is that you should never put your good blades through the dishwasher. The dishwasher/chemicals damages the blades. You can get rid of stains and rust with a metallic cleanser and buffing. Also, you should rub vegetable oil into the wooden handles because over time the natural oils in wood are lost. You shouldn't place your knives in leather or plastic sheaths either as they could contain and hold moisture. I have done that.

There are special knife holders you can buy or leave them loose in your knife drawer. There are also magnetic knife holders you can mount on the wall. Mine are generally loose in the drawer and that may not be a good thing, either. I opened up my knife drawer and there was a nice Guardian Of The Blades looking up at me...a big fat spider about the size of a fifty cent piece

My best knives are of carbon steel. They hold an edge better and have a little weight to them. I don't have the neat, expensive cutlery that you see on the cooking shows, but then I am not a chife, either. One of my favorite knives in the kitchen is a fish knife. Yup, I do like it.

Now then, the whether forecasters were wrong again. It never got into the 70's. It was overcast and in the cool 60's. I walked out to the garden to see what is still viable and I may yet get a few things, but the tomatoes are goners.

My appointment with the eye specialist is set for Nov. 3rd. That would be my brother's birthday if he were still here.

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