The proper care for your wood

How to preserve the beauty and utility value of your wooden handles and cutting boards

In terms of civilisation and cultural history, wood is one of the oldest and at the same time most versatile materials of all. In addition to the practical advantages such as durability and resistance, many types of wood are also characterised by their beautiful colours and textures as well as their pleasant feel. Wood is also a very sustainable and natural material that, if properly cared for, will last a very long time.

Wood wants to be touched

Knife handles made of wood are best cared for by regular use. Due to the hand grease and regular washing, the handle does not dry out and gets a warm silky shiny surface over the years. Hardwoods with a high proportion of oil do not require any special care. For woods without a high percentage of own fat, we recommend an occasional treatment with e. g. camellia or tung oil.

Maintenance of cutting boards

All Nesmuk wooden boards are made with the greatest care from the heartwood of the best southern German oak - the heartwood forms the centre of the trunk cross-section and is the oldest and most valuable part of a trunk. Nesmuk only processes strips cut crosswise to the grain, so-called end wood: this protects the finely ground blades, as they are always cut from above into a bundle of fibres instead of cutting up wood fibres. This also makes the board itself much more durable and preserves its fine surface. Thanks to the high content of natural tannic acid, oak wood is naturally antibacterial and meets high hygienic requirements.

Considering the following hints, the beauty and practical value of a wooden board can be preserved for a very long time:

• Do not clean in the dishwasher.
• Do not leave in water!
• Always store in a dry and airy place.

For the care of all Nesmuk boards, we recommend the use of the Nesmuk care wax oil. Made from pure vegetable oils, valuable natural resins and the finest beeswax, it reduces absorbency and solidifies the wood surface. Rough and scratched areas of the board can be smoothed with the rough side of a rinsing mud or the enclosed abrasive cloth before oiling.