On Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:30:25 +0000 (UTC), Doug Freyburger wrote:

> Paul M. Cook wrote:
>>
>> Who has to put a knife through a dishwasher anyway? They take 2 seconds to
>> clean with soap and a sponge and they don't get damaged in the dishwasher
>> that way.
>
> I live in the wrong century to have any sympathy for an item that does
> not go in the dishwasher. There have been dishwashers in kitchens since
> I was a kid and that's long enough to become a standard.
>
> I get that some people want items that do not go into the machine. I do
> not wish to deal with such a hassle. Every item in the kitchen that is
> not allowed to go in the machine is an item I begrudge and avoid using.
> There is always a functional replacement for it that does go in the
> machine.
>
> I get that some of the very best items don't go in the machine and that
> I tend to suggest buying the best items. It's a point that I am
> internally inconsistant about.

not many serious (or even semi-serious) cooks put knives in the dishwasher
(except for tableware). it's just not good for them. it takes maybe 20
seconds to wash and dry one by hand.

but float/boat, as always.

your pal,
blake