Can you oil this (or any knives with this type of steel) after it rusts? Or once gets rusty are you SOL?
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It would depend on the amount of the rust, depth or simply surface corrosion. Oil is never a bad thing when caring for knives especially as a preventitive measure.
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Your sword needs to be oiled to keep rust away. This blade has a higher chance to rust than your normal kitchen knife but stays sharper longer. To best way to clean your sword is with a soft rag (I bought a cleaning kit from Amazon for $3) and clear oils, I like baby oil. You will want to avoid touching the blade with your fingers unless you wipe it with a oiled rag. You will also want to keep a thin layer of oil on the blade, but only after you clean it. I recommend reading this article before cleaning your sword. You likely won't need to buy a kit as you probably have everything you need already. Do it yourself kit.....http://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/sword-cleaning-kit.html Your sword needs to be oiled to keep rust away. This blade has a higher chance to rust than your normal kitchen knife but stays sharper longer. To best way to clean your sword is with a soft rag (I bought a cleaning kit from Amazon for $3) and clear oils, I like baby oil. You will want to avoid touching the blade with your fingers unless you wipe it with a oiled rag. You will also want to keep a thin layer of oil on the blade, but only after you clean it. I recommend reading this article before cleaning your sword. You likely won't need to buy a kit as you probably have everything you need... » Read More Your sword needs to be oiled to keep rust away. This blade has a higher chance to rust than your normal kitchen knife but stays sharper longer. To best way to clean your sword is with a soft rag (I bought a cleaning kit from Amazon for $3) and clear oils, I like baby oil. You will want to avoid touching the blade with your fingers unless you wipe it with a oiled rag. You will also want to keep a thin layer of oil on the blade, but only after you clean it. I recommend reading this article before cleaning your sword. You likely won't need to buy a kit as you probably have everything you need already. Do it yourself kit.....http://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/sword-cleaning-kit.html « Show Less
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Yes it will rust very easily if it is kept wet. Keep it dry, and oil it lightly with mineral oil. You can also "season" it by sticking in an onion or wrapping it with a paper towel moist with 50% cider vinegar. This will produce a protective patina. These are great knives, keep a nice edge.
1816574
You can cut on it but your knife won't stay sharp very long. I have cut on mine i don't see cuts, but I'm also careful. And there should be no rust, i haven't got any rust spots or anything else it is S.S.& this is not cheap S.S. 410 S.S. will rust if a magnet sticks to it it is cheap.I tried the magnet & no problem. Good luck. never mind you don't need luck, we sure love ours.
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I don't see a problem with using Remington oil. Only thing you should do before applying oil is to rinse off any kleen-bore with warm water and soap. If you do not the weapon will start to show surface rust within a couple of days, even with oil applied. Took me a couple of times of this happening before I realize that I needed to read the instructions a little more closely.
1890154
No, the protective coating on the blade is there to retard rusting of the carbon steel blade. Just keep a thin film of oil on the blade and you'll have no worries.
455005
I have only had mine for 6 months, but I use it almost every day. I oiled the pan with butter, the first three times. I washed and dried it immediately after use. Haven't seen a speck of rust, yet.
1045598
I havent had to oil or do anything to it and ive had zero rust. Holds up well without it but I suppose you could oil it if you so choose.
1909872
Just wipe it down with a clean cloth rag. You will want to periodically clean the blade with choji oil which can be purchased through amazon or you could use wd40 which will prevent oxidation (rust) in more humid climates.
947007
As long as you keep it seasoned well, it does not rust. I usually wash it with hot water and oil it right after cooking. No rust so far. But I really hate the bottom turned to round instead of flat.
1170078
I can tell you this if it is true stainless steel it will not rust. I worked in the steel industry all my life. But my set of knifes haven't rusted. Mine are 2 years old this year.
578454
Yes and No. Yes in that the metal most likely will not rust and the handle most likely will not be adversely affected by the heat and chlorine that is usually in dish waver detergents. No in that thers a good chance that the blade edge will be jostled and dinged and dulled especially if you're not OCD about knife handling and putting things in the dish washer. On balance like others suggest always hand wash and dry your knife and put them away as soon as possible after use,
455008
No rust problems here. After cooking I use very mild liquid detergent with little bit of water. Use paper towel to loosen anything stuck. Rinse immediately and dry thoroughly. Re-oil with cooking oil. (Seasoned)
373215
It is low carbon steel, so it will rust if you expose it to moisture. It comes with a thin coat of oil that keeps it protected fine, but if you use it you probably should oil it. (decorative: no you don't have to oil it) (Use it in some unspecified manner: yes, oil it.)
1890150
You shouldn't be worried at all. The protective coating keeps blade from rusting. A good practice is to oil your knife after use every time. As a point I will add. I filleted 4 trout with my knife and put it back in the sheath. And after a day or so I remembered what I had done. Not a a speck of rust anywhere on the knife. Even the edge without coating. Hope this helps.
1847812
yes you can, just be wary of the finish, you would'nt want to scratch it. Another good tip in using this knife is to use a silicon based lubricant so the knifes body won't become oily in use.
844328
It's a great, sharp blade; but will tend to rust if not kept dry and maybe oiled. I've had mine for years and it's still rockin!