Caring For Your Knife:
Whilst these blades are built to last, there are a few simple steps of maintenance that will help protect your knife from damage.
1. Use The Knife:
As most of my blades are made of a carbon steel, they will therefore form a patina over time, a slow oxidisation of the steel which builds up through repeated use, creating an array of light colours on the blade. This creates a barrier between the steel and oxygen in the air which helps to resist rusting of the blade. By using the knife often, this will both build up the patina and prevent rust from getting a hold.
2. Use Wooden/Plastic Chopping Boards:
Chopping on hard surfaces like stone, metal, or glass chopping boards will dull the edge in an instant. A wooden chopping board is ideal, with plastic also being suitable.
3. Clean the Knife:
When the knife is no longer being used, rinse the knife off and dry it thoroughly. A light rinse will wash off any dirt or food, ensuring it is clean of anything that could cause damage to the knife or anything else. Avoid putting a dirty knife back in a sheath. Then dry thoroughly in all nooks and crannies to ensure the water isn’t promoting rust. If needed, a light, diluted detergent can be used. However, this strips the protective oil from the handle, so use sparingly.
4. DO NOT PUT IN THE DISHWASHER:
The heat, pressure, and detergents from the dishwasher are horrible for every part of the knife, so ensure the knife is washed by hand every time after use.
5. Sharpening:
The edge will get dull eventually, and careful use of a leather strop or honing rod can help restore the edge. Do not use a pull-through sharpener as this damages the edge. Instead, make use of whet/diamond stones or professional sharpening to keep sharp. The knife can also be sent back anytime for sharpening to be sharpened for free if desired.
6. Light Oiling of the Blade:
If the knife is going to be sitting idle for some time, a light oil can be applied to the blade to prevent rusting. An oil/wax mixture, mineral oil, vegetable oil, or any non-setting oil will work fine.
7. Be Careful, It’s Sharp!
8. Enjoy!!
Damage:
In case of any reasonable damage due to a fault in the knife, I will be happy to take any necessary actions to repair or replace the knife. Unreasonable damage (ie, chopping down a tree with a kitchen knife or splitting logs with a pocket knife) due to the fault of the user will generally not be covered.