Cleaning Knife Sharpener/Case

[robotChef]

Cannot find any information for this.

Old style kitchen knife (Cutco style) with Sharpener Sheath/Case (circa 2006). Is there a way to clean this? The inside is dirty, plus I am sure all of the metal filings have accumulated over the years. There is a screw, but it is it does not want to come apart, afraid it may break. Seems any kind of soaking would be bad for the sharpening mechanism?

Any help would be great!

 

[Admin Greg]

For the best results, we recommend taking the knife and its sheath/case to a professional knife sharpening service. They will be able to clean it properly and make sure that all of the metal filings have been removed. If you would prefer to try cleaning it yourself, you can use a cotton cloth dampened with warm soapy water to wipe down the inside of the sheath/case and remove any dirt or debris that has accumulated over the years. Be careful when unscrewing the screw to avoid breaking it.