John Wayne Bobbitt (born March 23, 1967 in Buffalo, New York) and Lorena Leonor Bobbitt (née Gallo) (born 1970 in Bucay, Ecuador) were an American couple, married on June 18, 1989, made famous for a 1993 incident in which Lorena cut off John’s penis with a kitchen knife.

So, you have found your favorite kitchen knives and use them on a daily basis. However, we can never forget how dangerous knives can be. Improperly used, your knives can cause serious injury to you or others around you. Follow our 10 top safety tips to get the most out of your knives whilst avoiding unnecessary trips to casualty.

1. Keep your knives sharp
   Believe it or not, a knife is actually safer when it is sharp. A blunt knife is in danger of slipping from the item you are cutting, whereas a sharp knife will glide right through. There is also less effort involved, so make life easier and safer by keeping your knives sharp.
2. Always angle the blade away from you
   If you cut away from yourself, any little slips will take the blade further away from you instead of directly at you and your fingertips. A great tip to keep your tips!
3. Use kitchen knives for their intended purpose
   However suitable and tempting a knife may look, they are not intended to open bottles and cans or help you with DIY around the house. You risk injury by using them incorrectly and will also damage the knives.
4. Use individual knives for their intended job
   It’s often tempting to just use the one knife for all the various pieces of preparation. We all have a favorite knife, but using a short-bladed paring knife for chopping large pieces of food means that you will have to make more strokes and are more likely to slip as a result. Trying decorative tomato slicing with a meat cleaver also presents not-so-hidden dangers. Take a minute to choose the right knife for the job.
5. Clean knives between tasks
   It can be tempting to pick up a knife from the worktop and start chopping salads and vegetables. But often, you might forget that ten minutes ago you were using the same knife to cut raw chicken. Once you have finished a job with a knife, remember to thoroughly clean it before moving on to more preparation.
6. Always use a chopping board
   Chopping boards not only protect your kitchen surfaces but are much more hygienic and can be cleaned easily. Ensure the chopping board is securely positioned on your work surface before use. You can keep it in place by placing a damp towel or kitchen paper beneath it. Never try to slice food in your hands.
7. Hand-wash your knives and dry thoroughly
   All knives available on agudoo.com are dishwasher safe. This can help you avoid any accidents while hand washing your knives. If you do not have a dishwasher, wash your knives separately, take them out and dry them straight away. Ensure the blade faces away from the palm of your hand as you do this. Drying quickly will avoid any water spots appearing on your knives.
8. Store knives safely
   Whether in use, or not in use, always keep your knives safe from little hands. If you stop using a knife, never leave it by a work surface edge. If you have a knife block to store your knives, keep it away from the reach of little hands. If you don’t have a knife block, make sure the drawer in which you store them is either child-locked or out of reach. You should also store them separately from other kitchen instruments and utensils.
9. Don’t try and catch a falling knife
   It might sound obvious, but if you drop a knife it is strongly advisable not to try and catch it before it hits the floor! Step back, wait for it to land and pick it up by the handle, wash it, and return to your food preparation.
10. Finally, always hold a knife by its handle Whether cutting, tidying, washing or drying, always hold a knife by its handle!