Care & Responsibility

The Cardinal is a professional-grade chef's knife designed to last. To keep it performing at its best, please follow these care guidelines.

Caring For Your Cardinal Knife

Daily Care

  • Hand wash with warm water and mild soap (recommended)
  • Dishwasher safe – place in utensil basket with blade facing down
  • Dry completely before storing
  • Store in the provided safety guard

What Not To Cut

  • Frozen foods
  • Bones or dense cartilage
  • Hard materials (coconut shells, thick squash stems, etc.)
  • Non-food items

For Your Safety

  • Always use the safety guard when storing in a drawer or transporting
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Cut away from your body and keep fingers clear of the blade
  • Store securely to prevent accidents

What Sole Cookware Is Not Responsible For

Damage from improper use or care

  • Rust, corrosion, or staining from improper storage (leaving in sink or soaking)
  • Chips, cracks, breaks, or bent tips from dropping, misuse, or cutting inappropriate materials
  • Blade damage from cutting on hard surfaces (glass, granite, marble, ceramic, metal)
  • Damage from cutting frozen foods, bones, or other hard materials
  • Dulling of the blade from normal use
  • Damage from prying, twisting, or using the knife for non-culinary purposes

Normal wear and aesthetic changes

  • Dulling of the blade over time (sharpness diminishes with use)
  • Minor scratches, patina, or discoloration on the blade
  • Natural wear on handle materials
  • Slight variations in appearance between knives (handcrafted products naturally vary)

Accidents and misuse

  • Personal injury resulting from improper handling, storage, or use
  • Property damage
  • Accidental damage from dropping, impacts, or mishandling
  • Modifications or alterations not authorized by Sole Cookware

Consequential damages

  • Lost time, ingredients, or meals
  • Indirect or incidental damages of any kind
  • Any damages exceeding the original purchase price of the knife

Limitations

Maximum Liability:

In no event will Sole Cookware's liability exceed the original purchase price paid for the knife.

No Consequential Damages:

Sole Cookware is not liable for personal injury, property damage, or any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of the Cardinal knife.

Assumption of Risk:

By using the Cardinal knife, you acknowledge that knives are inherently sharp tools and you assume all risk associated with their use.

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Your Responsibility

As the owner of a Cardinal knife, you are responsible for:

  • Following all care instructions provided
  • Using the knife safely and appropriately
  • Storing the knife securely (with safety guard or in proper knife storage)
  • Keeping the knife out of reach of children
  • Inspecting the knife regularly and discontinuing use if damaged

Questions?

For care questions or product inquiries: