By taking proper care of your knife, you will be able to increase its longevity as well as effectiveness. Initially, you should check from which steel your knife is made of, as it will have a great impact on how to take care of it. All the knives you should properly wipe down and then instantly dried after their usage. Carbon steel should be oiled properly in order to prevent any kind of rusting and oxidizing. You should keep your knives in a dry place when you are not using them. Lastly, never forget to sharpen them when they get dull.