Do not cut on surfaces harder than the blade steel. No glass, stone, ceramic or similar. This will dull the knife. We recommend wood, preferably face wood from woods such as German oak or with a high content of tannic acid, as this has an antibacterial effect.
Do not clean your Nesmuk knife in the dishwasher. Clean the blade under hot running water with dishwashing detergent and dry well afterwards. Do not use cleaning agents that contain abrasives. This will cause scratches on the blade. We recommend using textile cloths, brushes or sponges without abrasives.
Do not leave the wooden handles always water. Dry them well after cleaning. From time to time it is recommended to oil dulled wood.
For the care and maintenance of sharpness we recommend the Nesmuk strop and for dull blades to restore the sharpness we recommend the Nesmuk Sharpening Stick.
In addition, you can also have your Nesmuk knife resharpened at our Nesmuk manufactory.
The distinctive feature of the JANUS series is the black DLC coating on the blade. Diamond like Carbon refers to a pure carbon layer that is created in a very complex process. Carbon atoms are shot onto the blade surface and form a hard, black layer of pure carbon that is chemically inert. This makes the blades of the Janus series not only visually special, but also technically. They have a higher surface hardness and are completely resistant to acids, salts and other chemical influences.
Abrasives such as silicon carbide are often used in household cleaning sponges. These are capable of damaging the DLC coating. Therefore, do not generally use cleaning agents that contain abrasives. A damaged coating no longer protects against corrosion.
