Does the blade require any abnormal or unusual maintenance or oiling to prevent long-term rusting?
1756731
no the knife is already coated just use regular up keep to keep the knifes exposed edge sharp and rust free. so add minimal amount or oil it wont hurt
1756732
So far as i have owned this. I have not needed to oil the blade or anything else to counter act rusting it has a coating on the blade not sure what it is but no rust!
1756733
I haven't really done much with the blade, however I have put honing oil (could use wd-40) on it and wiped it down on occasion. No rusting yet. Where the blade is so large I would go with stones to sharpen, however the blade came super sharp and is still that way. The handle has a rubber coating to ensure grip and I wouldn't get any chemicals on it to prevent degrading or stickiness. I would say it wouldn't take more to upkeep then any other knife, however you should be mindful of the tip as to not chip it.
1756734
No. This tanto does have the protective coating to prevent rust, but a light coat of oil can't hurt, especially if u live in a high humidity area or long term storage.
1756735
The blade is made of Krupp 1.4116 steel. This is a German steel and is very easy to sharpen. The steel is stainless and requires no extra maintenance or oil.
1756736
It is a high carbon blade, so it will require some maintainence but nothing too extreme. Just keep it dry when not in use.
1483480
I use it in the kitchen as a paring knife. Probably requires more care than most folks want to bother with but I like a sharp carbon steel blade so I do not mind washing, drying, & putting on a dab of vegetable oil after each use. But hide it because others will put it away wet or in the dishwasher(Yikes)! It will rust.
2053369
The blade is made of carbon steel ..any oil would work to prevent rust, BUT if you were going to butcher wild game use an oil that is used to prep food....10 W 30 taste is NOT good.
848488
I have had no problems with rusting, but as any metal exposed to the weather you should treat it as you do your weapon.
2095405
I have not had any rust develop on mine and have had it a few months. You should get decades of use out of chromed steel without rust if you take care of it properly.
1082657
It's a high carbon blade. Clean it with steel wool and keep lightly covered with cooking oil.
1571954
I've had one of these for at least 40 years. It might be, but because it's metal, I've always hand washed it, dried it, and then baked it in the oven to prevent rust.....I suspect I'm needlessly paranoid. But it lasted forever, until the blade got dull.
864887
I have had mine for more than a year, use it at least once daily, and have never had any problems with rust.
1844732
Yes, the coating is tough and will protect the blade, but the bevel and any spot where the coating has worn off will need a light coat of oil as a precaution
1601002
Mine's been in service for several years now, and gets moderate use. There should be zero issue with anti-friction coating on this blade as the teeth are both side ground and proud of the plate. The plate should never come into contact with anything for long enough to cause any issues.
941659
It is reactive, so you should clean it thoroughly after you use it, and dry it. It is an awesome blade.
904341
I have run mine through the dishwasher a dozen or so times. No sign of rust what-so-ever! I do not put my knives in the dishwasher, but found this has too many blades (that are very sharp) to safely wash by hand and get it thoroughly clean.
671995
I have had mine for a while and it does not have any rust on it at all. Now, I must tell you that I do not put it in the dishwasher and wash it immediately after I use it and let it air dry. The blades are sharp, and I am very pleased with the purchase.
828713
It's a carbon steel blade. In general it's a good idea to clean and oil *any* carbon steel blade after use.
1365039
All high carbon steel blades can and will rust. When you are finished using your axe clean it well. I use a little kerosene and a wire brush. Clean all of the dirt and pitch from the blade. Towel dry and apply a light coat of Rem Oil. If you do this it will last a lifetime. Great tool for the money
1890152
From my experience it doesn't rust easily as long as you don't store it with water on it keep some mineral oil with you to keep the blade water resistant mine is rust free and the coating does a fine job at keeping it that way to
1373042
Ever is a long time, but these blades are made out of coated stainless steel. I've used an average of one blade per 4 days for a few years and I've never experience rusting.