Kitchen Knives

These knives are not stainless steel, they’re carbon steel. As carbon steel blades, they are stronger for it. They can be more easily sharpened, as well as sharpened to a greater extent. As carbon steel blades, they do NOT have any innate stain resistance. In exchange for improved performance while in use, you will have to take care to properly attend to them when not in use.

While using these knives, irregular oxides will form from said use. These oxides are harmless, and with enough time will build up to a rich patina.

Acid may pit the knife’s surface, and water may rust it. If this happens, remove the blemish with a green scrubber or 600 grit sandpaper. If the patina is similarly excised, regular use will restore it.

DO NOT PUT THESE KNIVES THROUGH THE DISHWASHER, it will sandblast their edges. Wash them by hand with a soft sponge. Do not use abrasive pads.

If your knife is Damascus steel, you can restore its pattern with 2000 grit wet/dry paper that can be found at automobile supply stores.

You can restore the luster of your knife’s handle with mineral oil and steel wool.

When sharpening your knife, do so on a fine whetstone or fine steel. Avoid using any sort of “pull though” sharpener.

If you so desire, we’ll by happy to sharpen and refinish knives with regular wear and tear through appointment or for the price of shipping.

Utility Knives

These knives are not stainless steel, they’re carbon steel. As carbon steel blades, they are stronger for it. They can be more easily sharpened, as well as sharpened to a greater extent. As carbon steel blades, they do NOT have any innate stain resistance. In exchange for improved performance while in use, you will have to take care to properly attend to them when not in use.

Acid may pit the knife’s surface, and water may rust it. If this happens, remove the blemish with a green scrubber or 600 grit sandpaper.

DO NOT PUT THESE KNIVES THROUGH THE DISHWASHER, it will sandblast their edges. Wash them by hand.

If your knife is Damascus steel, you can restore its pattern with 2000 grit wet/dry paper that can be found at automobile supply stores.

You can restore the luster of your knife’s handle with mineral oil and steel wool.

When sharpening your knife, do so on a fine whetstone or fine steel. Avoid using any sort of “pull though” sharpener.

If you so desire, we’ll by happy to sharpen and refinish knives with regular wear and tear through appointment or for the price of shipping.