How should you dry a knife?

How should you dry a knife?

• A. Dry knives by wiping them carefully with the blade pointed away from you.
• B. Wipe with the blade toward you.
• C. Let them air dry on the rack.
• D. Wipe with a dry towel while holding the blade.

Answer: (A)

Drying knives safely means controlling where the sharp edge points and how you handle the blade. Wiping carefully with the blade pointed away from you keeps the edge away from your body, so if the towel slips or your grip shifts, you’re less likely to cut yourself. Letting knives air dry on a rack leaves moisture on the blade and doesn’t protect you from a slip if someone reaches for it while wet. Wiping with a dry towel while holding the blade puts your fingers close to the edge and increases the risk of a cut if anything moves unexpectedly. So, wipe with a dry towel and keep the blade pointed away from you to stay safe and dry.

Drying knives safely means controlling where the sharp edge points and how you handle the blade. Wiping carefully with the blade pointed away from you keeps the edge away from your body, so if the towel slips or your grip shifts, you’re less likely to cut yourself. Letting knives air dry on a rack leaves moisture on the blade and doesn’t protect you from a slip if someone reaches for it while wet. Wiping with a dry towel while holding the blade puts your fingers close to the edge and increases the risk of a cut if anything moves unexpectedly. So, wipe with a dry towel and keep the blade pointed away from you to stay safe and dry.