Care & Maintenance

Cleaning:

 

While I take tremendous efforts to create high quality blades, all blades require some effort to maintain to keep them looking their best.

 

No matter the steel, all blades are capable of rusting if not cared for correctly. I recommend following these general rules of care and maintenance.

 

• Always keep your blade clean. After use, clean off any dirt, grease or debris, and ensure the blade is dry before sheathing.
• Blades should be oiled periodically. Depending on usage, every 4 to 6 weeks should be fine. But this can be done sooner if you see any spots forming.
• I recommend using Camelia oil as it is natural and safe to use for food preparation. Though there are many options available commercially.
• Apply oil using a soft lint free cloth.
• Always clean, dry and oil your blade before long term storage or shipping.

 

Sharpening:

 

I finish all my blades on Japanese water stones by hand without the use of jigs.This means it’s difficult to give a precise angle for sharpening, but I typically recommend a 17 degree angle.

 

I recommend finishing my blades to a high grit edge. I take my edges to a minimum of 6000 grit before stripping  on leather with polishing compound.