LIFETIME GUARANTEE

Our guarantee is simple, straight forward, and unsurpassed.
 
During the lifetime of the original owner, we will replace, repair, or recondition, free of charge, any AbbaTeq knife that fails as a result of faulty materials or workmanship.
 
To receive service under our guarantee, simply mail the knife to us with your name, address, telephone number, and a brief statement of how the knife failed. (See our Contact page for mailing information.)
 
If the knife shows no signs of misuse, abuse, or improper care, we will replace, repair, or recondition it and return it free of charge within 30 days. If the knife does show signs of misuse, abuse, or improper care, we will contact the owner to discuss a resolution.
 

 
SHARP BLADES

Knives are made for cutting and in order to do the job well they need to be sharp. One of the great characteristics of 154CM super stainless steel is that it has excellent edge retention properties. Our knives hold sharp edges for a long time but will need to be sharpened from time to time to keep them ready to perform properly.
 
AbbaTeq knives may be sharpened as you would any other fine piece of cutlery. Never use an electric wheel grinder because they can overheat steel blades causing them to become soft and unable to retain a good edge. If you have difficulty sharpening knives, have it done professionally or we will be glad to sharpen any AbbaTeq knife free of charge. Just mail the knife to us with your name, address, telephone number, and $10.00 for return packaging, insurance, and postage; we will sharpen your knife and return it within 30 days.

CLEANLINESS

After every use, a knife should be cleaned as soon as possible. Even the surfaces of stainless cutlery steels and knife handles can be damaged by a variety of substances. In kitchens and food preparation areas, corrosives contained in dishwasher soaps and blood from cutting meats and poultry can be problematical.
 
In addition to corrosive chemicals in dishwashers, the jostling that goes on can dull a sharp knife or cause nicks on the cutting edge. Fine knives should always be hand washed with mild soap and warm water, thoroughly rinsed, and carefully dried with a soft towel.
 
The blades of AbbaTeq knives may be polished using readily available cleaners made for use on stainless steels and other metals.

SHEATHS AND HANDLES

To keep leather in good condition, it is necessary to keep it clean and oiled. Cleaning can be done with saddle soap by following the instructions provided on the packaging. Neatsfoot oil preserves leather, keeps it from drying and cracking, and provides protection from water.
 
The materials used for AbbaTeq knife handles are generally maintenance free. The stabilization process protects the wood from moisture and keeps it looking good. If desired, both wood and linen phenolic handles may be polished with a soft cloth or waxed and polished.

STORAGE

A fine knife should never be thrown in a drawer with other loose items. A loose AbbaSharp knife in a drawer can inflict a nasty cut to an unsuspecting person. In addition, edges can become dull or even nicked by banging against other things stored loose in such a drawer. Knives without sheaths, such as kitchen cutlery, can be very susceptible to this sort of damage.
 
The best way to store a knife for an extended period is to put a very light coating of oil on the blade and then wrap the knife with a protective covering.
 

 
MISUSE

Like all other knives, our knives are, by definition, made for cutting. They are not intended to be used as pry bars, hammers, screw drivers, chisels, etc. While some knives are specifically designed and made for throwing, ours are not. Using a fine piece of cutlery for throwing or to perform a task for which it was never intended or designed are examples of misuse.

ABUSE

All knives require a certain measure of proper handling and care. They should be cleaned as soon after use as possible and should always be kept sharp (never being sharpened using an electric wheel grinder) Fine cutlery should be hand washed with mild soap and warm water, rinsed, and dried with a soft towel. Leaving a fine knife outside, sharpening it with a wheel grinder, or putting it in a dish washing machine are three examples of abuse.

WEAR AND TEAR

Each time a knife is sharpened, a tiny part of the blade is ground away to create a new, sharp edge. While quite normal, over a long period of time this process will cause a knife to become worn out. Cutlery that is used regularly and kept sharp will, in time, show a certain amount of wear and tear; this can be minimized, however, by proper care and by avoiding misuse and abuse.