How do you safely store the knife in between use?
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I have taken a oak board 6"x 1"x 2" sawed a grove down it as the saw blade is about the same thickness as ulu knifeblade. You can have a cabinet shop cut one for you if you don't have the equipment.
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First, be sure you dry the blade, then stand the Ulu upright in the blade slot on the chopping bowl. It also helps if you have "seasoned" the bowl with either mineral oil or another type of "food quality" sealer. If you or "a friend" has any woodworking skills, you can make a storage block from scrap hardwood. Using a table saw, you can use a rip fence and clamp a piece of scrap hardwood to the table and using the blade height adjustment, raise or "sink" the blade just deep enough to create a slot big enough to insert the whole blade, then you can store the Ulu in a drawer. Just be sure to season the storage block as you did the chopping bowl. First, be sure you dry the blade, then stand the Ulu upright in the blade slot on the chopping bowl. It also helps if you have "seasoned" the bowl with either mineral oil or another type of "food quality" sealer. If you or "a friend" has any woodworking skills, you can make a storage block from scrap hardwood. Using a table saw, you can use a rip fence and clamp a piece of scrap hardwood to the table and using the blade height adjustment, raise or "sink" the blade just deep enough to create a slot big enough to insert the whole blade, then you can... » Read More First, be sure you dry the blade, then stand the Ulu upright in the blade slot on the chopping bowl. It also helps if you have "seasoned" the bowl with either mineral oil or another type of "food quality" sealer. If you or "a friend" has any woodworking skills, you can make a storage block from scrap hardwood. Using a table saw, you can use a rip fence and clamp a piece of scrap hardwood to the table and using the blade height adjustment, raise or "sink" the blade just deep enough to create a slot big enough to insert the whole blade, then you can store the Ulu in a drawer. Just be sure to season the storage block as you did the chopping bowl. « Show Less
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The chopping block has a slit in the top, made for the ulu blade. It will go in most of the way perpendicular to the block. I store it this way, with the sharpener laying in the bowl of the block. It works for me, but I do wish it had a small matching piece of wood to the handle that would slide over the blade, to be able to store flat. There might be some that have this. But I absolutely love my ulu and the chopping block, and use it frequently. It helps with my hands that hurt all the time. Enjoy your ulu!
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I wash mine in hot water, no soap. I make sure not to get any water into the slot for the blade. Wipe off the excess water and place flat on my counter. I tried to hang it up, the knife fell out. So that's how I do it
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Turn the knife with the blade facing up. On the handle right next to the blade is a locking piece. Slide this to the right or left. I can't remember which. The blade can then be closes.
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I wanted to add that washing these knives by hand and storing them immediately in its' block eliminates the chance of being severely cut or injured if one were to grab a handful of utensils at once from the dishwasher to put them away.They are that sharp and pointy.
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For long term storage we suggest not storing it in a leather sheath since leather does have some moisture and over time may surface rust your cutting edge.
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It locks in pretty solid. I don't know that there is anything that is going to keep a knife in a sheath if your are tangled in debris. You should already have it out at that point. Down side: Knife is titanium and it cannot be sharpened.
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I agree withKM2014.I have two of these little brutes and I left the original lanyards on them.You could try a product such as "Breakaway" to coat the sheath where the knife is held securely.This way the knife could be drawn out and not break the ball-chain. Too much lubricant could make the knife too loose in the sheath. I would leave it alone.
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You Could depending on your Knives. I don't think it would be the Safest Idea.
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i always refrigerate for a good hour minimum prior to cutting. When I cut them, I always use a sharp knife. They cut beautifully
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I haven't had this experience - I've had one global knife more 2 years another more than a year. I wash in warm soapy water, rinse and dry and store in a knife drawer with slots. I don't soak it or wash in dishwasher Hope this helps. Mine are so wonderful! Liza
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on the underside of the knife there is a serrated secondary piece of metal; press it in toward the handle and fold the blade down; it is a locking device and apparently you found out it works well and won't release until you release it!! good luck and have a great weekend...
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I use this daily and have NO issues with blade damage. It's near the sink, so after hand washing and drying a knife, I put it on the rack. Holds the knives securely with zero damage to the blade.
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I haven't had to mis use the knife so I couldn't say. But I am very happy with it. It feels to me that it stays locked if mine were to come unlocked then I Shirley was misusing it. I carry mine everyday
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I leave it on the shelf and use the clear plastic sheath that came with it for the blade, if desperate there is always duct tape on top of clear plastic. Best I can do for you.
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Personally, I leave it in a soap dish near the kitchen sink so it is always handy. Otherwise store it anyway so it is convenient for you.
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I just use the cardboard guard the knife came with. I have others that I have kept for years and they work well.
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It depends on the knives, my boyfriend stores some of the knives open in it because of the springs. You slide the knives through the black rubber bands, fold the red felt in, then fold it in thirds, and use the clips to close it.
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There is a little switch in the slot where knife pivots. Push it aside where it holds the blade safely open and then push the blade closed.