How to Care for Carbon Steel Knives
- 1). Wipe the blade clean with a cotton cloth after each use. Apply a light oil to the cotton cloth regularly to remove any tarnish before it spreads
- 2). Apply oil to the hinge area of a folding knife to keep the mechanism clean and functioning. Use a cutting board made of soft material such as wood or plastic to prevent damage to the blade whenever possible.
- 3). Sharpen the blade regularly with a sharpening steel. Store knives in a dry location where they are not bumping against each other or any hard surface.
