This may seem like a total newbie question, but I've only recently started using higher-quality knives, and I'd like to know the best ways to take care of them. On the "blood siblings" thread, one reply was of a cut gotten while oiling the blade. What does oiling the blade do? Is it to clean the blade and edge after sharpening (it does dissolve fingerprints quite well)? Does a thin layer of oil help avoid corrosion? Usually, I just oil the pivot and tang for a smooth opening, and try to keep the blade itself as oil-free and clean as possible. Excess oil just manages to find its way onto the handle, making for a slippery grip.
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Oiling the blade
After cleaning & sharpening I like to wipe the blades of my work knives with olive or vegitable oil on a paper towel followed by a dry one.Al I often cut fruit etc.I prefer this to 3in1 or similar oils.Donno if it helps,but as long as you don't go overboard I don't think it can hurt.I find this particularly useful with fillet knives.
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aaaaah... Oiling the blade.. My favourite subject.. I used to work around large blades with extremely high carbon content.. After a good polish and sharpening, I coat them with a layer of clove oil. This keeps the blade's pores from being oxidised.. Just a dab, not too much.. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Sam
have surgical scars will travel..
Sam
have surgical scars will travel..
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I routinely wipe my blades with the Sentry Tuf-Cloth and have had good results. They claim it is a non-toxic bonded coating. Just make sure you don't cut any food until the mineral spirits carrier evaporates... <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
I'll have to give the SFO protector a try.
Gary
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I'll have to give the SFO protector a try.
Gary
fyi... http://www.sentrysolutions.com/products.html
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A little bit of oil also helps when my <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>'s go for those oh-so-tasty tire side walls! They just jump out of my pocket and go for them themselves.
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Linda
<img src="http://www.spyderco.com/forum/spyder.gif" border=O> Integrity is being good even if no-one else is watching <img src="http://www.spyderco.com/forum/spyder.gif" border=O>
Ooh, you're evil <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>. I'd never think of insulting my Spydies by using them in such a base act. I get bitten enough; they'd never forgive me if I used them to slash tires. That's what Bokers are for, if they last beyond one tire.
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Edited by - liko on 2/27/2002 10:32:56 PM
Wise man say, forgiveness is divine. Remember that when your <img src="http://www.spyderco.com/forum/spyder.gif" border=0> bites you!
Edited by - liko on 2/27/2002 10:32:56 PM