Caring for Knives
Rust
When iron and oxygen meet you get rust. No way around it. The age old way to prevent this is with a very light coat of oil on your blade. Any type of oil will do the job - but don’t neglect it.
If your knife does get some rust you should be able to remove it with some Emory cloth. If you have a damascus knife that develops rust it may need to be re-etched after removing the rust. I would be happy to assist you with this - just mail it to me and I’ll take care of it.
You definitely want to keep a layer of oil on your knife if it lives in a leather sheath.
Sharpening
A simple whetstone is the safest way to keep your knife sharp. I recommend shooting for 30 degree total angle (15 on each side) if the knife will be used in a kitchen or exclusively for cooking.
If the knife is more general purpose I recommend 35-40 degree.
Sharpening on a grinder or power sharpener works great be BE CAREFUL. It is very easy to remove the sharp tip of the knife by grinding it away. It only takes a matter of seconds and it’s gone forever. This is another why a whetstone is good option.
If you are going to use a grinder make sure you use a wheel or belt with at least 1000 grit.
Broken Blade or Handle
If your knife breaks for some reason send it to me and I will make you a new one more appropriate to your usage needs! (probably a little thicker and heavier)
