Use and Care

Honing and Sharpening 

Honing or sharpening depends on whether your knife has lost its sharpness or if it is really blunt. A blade's loss of sharpness can be treated using a honing steel. For dull, blunt knives, use a sharpener. To ensure a beautifully sharp blade, we recommend you hone your knives regularly, after each use.  Regular honing prevents blades from deteriorating quickly.

Cleaning

Clean your knives right after use. Thoroughly wash your blades with a non-abrasive sponge or brush, then dry immediately afterwards. Use warm soapy water. Always carefully dry your knives with the blade facing away from you to prevent unintentional injuries. J.L. Hufford recommends cutlery should be hand washed to extend the lifetime of the knife. 

Proper Knife Storage

Proper storage of your knives ensures they will last for a very long time. There are three ways we recommend storing your knives; knife blocks, magnetic bar holders, and special cases and space saving rolls. Knife blocks help your knives to sit beautifully on your counter top, while keeping them close at hand. Magnetic bars safely hold your knives and provide space. Special cases and space saving rolls allow you to easily transport your knives without causing damage or harm.

 Cutting Surfaces

Cutting Surfaces should be smooth, easy to clean and "give" on contact while cutting. J.L. Hufford recommends wooden, bamboo cutting boards, or quality polyethylene boards. Avoid surfaces that can dull or damage the knife such as china, marble, granite, tile, Formica, porcelain, stainless counter tops and glass. Remember to thoroughly clean cutting boards immediately after use after use to prevent harmful bacteria growth from developing.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Clipper Corporation (Clipper) warrants Viking cutlery to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal household use from the date of the original purchase throughout the useful lifetime of the product. Clipper agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any item found defective in material, construction or workmanship under normal household use as long as the use and care instructions are followed. The warranty does not apply to damage caused by misuse, abuse, overheating, altered product or commercial use. The warranty is limited to the original consumer with receipt or proof of purchase and is not transferable. If the product was not purchased new from an authorized deal, distributor, or representative of the manufacturer, this warranty is null or void. Clipper's liability under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective product at Clipper's sole option. Clipper shall not be liable for any special, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, whether direct or indirect. The warranty also have other rights that vary from state to state.