Maintenance & Storage
A Ryuu Damascus Steel knife is an investment. With proper care it will last a lifetime. No metal is completely “stainless”.
Do not allow acidic foods such as lemon, mustard, tomato, etc. to remain on the blade after use as it might cause slight
tarnishing. If the blade shows some signs of staining, use a non-abrasive metal polish for cleaning.
Always hand-wash knives with mild soap and warm water. After cleaning, dry them immediately with a soft cloth.
Never place knives in a dishwasher where the blades may become damaged due to mixing with other utensils or harsh
chemicals.
Never allow knives to soak for long periods of time in water, as it may harm the Pakkawood handle.
Store knives in a cutlery block to protect the cutting edge. Never store knives in a drawer without covering the blades first.
Regular sharpening is needed as knives do not stay sharp forever.
Do not sharpen a serrated knife using the sharpening steel. If a serrated knife becomes dull it should be sharpened by a
professional or replaced.
Always remember that a sharp knife is safer than a dull one.
Clean the blade and thoroughly dry it before sharpening.
3 simple steps to using a sharpening steel:
After sharpening, wipe the knife and steel with a soft, dry cloth.
Ryuu Cutlery warrants this Ryuu Damascus Steel cutlery to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under
normal household use for the life of the product. This Limited Lifetime Warranty does not cover wear from normal use or
any damage resulting from use other than for its intended purpose. To make a warranty claim, contact customer service
at the address listed below. Ryuu Cutlery will repair or replace, at its option, any defective part with original purchase
receipt. If the item is out of production, an item of the same function and similar value will be substituted. This warranty is
non-transferable.
This Limited Lifetime Warranty does not cover damage resulting from misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, improper
repair or commercial use; nor does this warranty cover scratches, stains, discoloration or corrosion that do not affect the
function of the cutlery. Wood products (including wood handle knives) are not covered by the Limited Lifetime Warranty,
as wood is a natural element and thus cannot be guaranteed. It does not cover chips, knicks or broken tips due to misuse
or improper sharpening done by the user or third party. Stainless steel is not absolutely rustproof. Incidental or
consequential damages are expressly excluded by this warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sharpening
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Customer Service
Ryuu Cutlery
PO Box 6188
Oakland, CA 94603
Phone: 1.888.750.1698
Place steel on a stable
surface as shown above.
Place knife blade on the
steel at a 20 degree angel.
Sweep blade down 5 - 10
times. Repeat for each side.
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