Although this might seem like a no-brainer, keeping your knives clean is an essential part of proper knife use -- it can be easy to get lazy and let thorough cleaning slip. Proper cleaning in between each use kills harmful bacteria that might contaminate food.
To clean your knives, use hot water and dishwashing soap, making sure the sharp edge is pointing away from your body and that you keep your fingers away from the knife edge. After you're done washing, it's best to dry knives off with paper towels instead of dish cloths to avoid tearing the fabric.
One part of a knife that a lot of people forget to clean is the knife's handle. In addition to cleanliness issues, washing a knife's handle keeps it from getting too slippery, something you wouldn't want to discover while you're cutting. You should also avoid leaving knives to soak in the sink for two reasons. First, the knives and their handles, especially wooden ones, will only get harder to clean thoroughly after soaking in dirty water. But most importantly, knives left in the sink, underwater, can remain hidden from view, creating the risk that you might reach for something and accidently cut yourself.
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