Yeah, that's the biggest thing that can cause damage.  My other
concern is the damage that occurs to wood handles in the dishwasher.
Probably not a big worry for some folks, but there is a huge
difference between the appearance of a knife that has been hand washed
and one run through the dishwasher many times.

I have rarely paid more than a little for the older knives, but I do
try to keep them working well and looking good.  Fortunately, MLW buys
into my peculiarities.

Bruce Z.
Des Moines, IA

On Sun, Apr 19, 2015 at 8:20 AM, Gye Greene  wrote:
> Bruce,
>
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> Sorry -- what's wrong with putting them in the dishwasher?  Is it because
> the cutting edges bang together?
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> Thanks!
>
>
> --Travis (Brisbane, AU)
>