4 Ways to dispose of your Kitchen Knife.

 Everything comes with a shelf knife, and Kitchen Knife is no different. The Knife's fresh set helps you prepare your meal with ease while you are slicing and dicing. But as one has to improve his culinary game, he/she might find himself/herself in the position to discard some of your old best kitchen knives. 

  

When getting rid of your old best kitchen knives, you have to make sure that you keep several things in mind, such as who else may get in contact with them, such as children, elders, the sanitation workers, etc. You have to take precautions to make sure that they will not be going to cut anyone.               

 

Ways to get rid of your old Kitchen Knives:

 

• Try Donating your old Kitchen Knives: If you think your Knife is in a usable condition but you have made your mind to purchase a new one. Or you are too lazy to fix the chip; the thing here is that Your Knife may not stand up to your expectation anymore, but your Knife may be another man's treasure. Consider donating your old knives to Soup kitchens, local shelters, and secondhand stores.

 

At this point, you can show your courtesy by cleaning your kitchen knives before you give it to the new owner. Also, if you have a knife sharpener with you, then sharpen your Knife a bit. Make sure you wrap the Knife, so they won't injure anyone and place them in a labeled cardboard box or plastic container.

 

• Recycle the old kitchen knife: if you think that your Knife has ended its life of dicing and slicing and is no longer sharp, and therefore it's not in the condition to be donated, then you could consider recycling it instead. Some parts of your Knife that are still in excellent condition, such as the handle, could be used to make excellent recycling materials. Simply wipe your Knife, wrap them up safely, and give it to your local recycling center.

 

• Sell your Knife for scrap metal: Try to find out the material of your Knife. Most knives are made of steel, iron, or some other metal. Depending on your Knife metal type, you may be able to sell it for scrap. Search online or run through the pages of yellow pages. See if anybody is interested in buying your old Knife for scrap.

 

• Dispose of your Old knife safely: if you don't like the idea of donating and recycling, you can simply get rid of them altogether, but you have to perform this safely. You need to consult your local authority before you put any sharp object in your bin, as the policy may vary depending on the area you live in.

 

Now, how to wrap a Knife?

 

• Using Bubble Wrap: If you are going to throw your Knife away, bubble wrap is the best option.      Bubble wrap safely coats the blade and prevents injury and accident during disposal. You have to use the butcher paper first and then wrap the Knife in a few bubble wrap layers. Also, consider using duct tape around the bubble wrap to keep it secure.

 

• Use a Cardboard: add a layer of cardboard while you are disposing of a knife. Place it in a cardboard container before throwing it out.

 

• Try some other material: If you are running out of bubble wrap and cardboard, you can make use of newspaper, old torn clothes, socks, etc. By which you can easily wrap the blade. Simply wrap the Knife in a few layers of the chosen material. To keep the Knife in place, use some cello tape.

 

Conclusion:

It's hard to say goodbye to your kitchen companion, but now is the time to upgrade your Culinary skills by choosing a new best kitchen knife of good quality and razor-sharp blades which will serve you for many years to come.