The one tip I use to this day...while using a knife block, insert the serrated knives in upside down so that the sharp/serrated edge is facing the ceiling. See the photos below.
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| Our knife set, 6 years old and still loving them! I'm glad we listened to my wise Aunt Shelley and registered for "really nice knives" | 
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| See knife is right-side up | 
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| Serrated edge up, keeps them from digging into the wood. | 
Another thing we do to protect the integrity of the knife set - keep them OUT of the dishwasher. This dulls them, so handwash them, dry them and insert them right-side-up in the wood block.
Happy Knife...Happy Life...well, not exactly, but you get the idea!
 
 
 
