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Terminology

2024.03.11

Mirror Finish

Mirror finishing is one of the polishing techniques applied to kitchen knives and blades. This finish gives the blade a mirror-like luster and a very smooth and beautiful finish. Mirror finish can affect not only the beauty of a knife blade, but also its sharpness and durability.

The main characteristics of mirror finish are as follows

  1. Luster and beauty: Mirror finish gives the blade a very smooth, mirror-like sheen. This gives the knife a beautiful appearance and a luxurious feel.
  2. Excellent sharpness: The mirror finish ensures that the edges of the blade are very sharp and polished, so you can expect excellent sharpness. The blade is smooth and even, allowing for clean slicing of food.
  3. Rust resistance: Because of the smooth and even surface of the blade, mirror finish also has rust resistance properties. However, other factors (type of steel, maintenance, etc.) must also be considered.
  4. Care is even more important: To maintain the beauty of a mirror-finished knife, it is even more important to take care of it. They must be properly cared for using special whetstones and sharpening rods.

Mirror-finishing requires a high level of craftsmanship and is one of the most common finishes found on high-end knives and blades.

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