On: Dicing an Onion, the Mathematically Optimal Way

[pfdietz]

Of course you can stick the blade in the dishwasher. It works fine. What do think the dishwasher is doing, sandblasting?

[dcrazy → pfdietz]

Throw your knives in the dishwasher and they’ll dull right quick.

[maxerickson → dcrazy]

Food processor blades are usually stainless steel, which is a lot less sensitive to the dishwasher.

[pfdietz → maxerickson]

And food processor blades are driven much harder than hand knives, so they don't have to be as sharp.

[kazinator → pfdietz]

Some substances in the dishwasher detergent are bad for steel, like sodium silicate.