Rob Nelson
Well-Known Member
I used my recently finished 1080 knife, which had been finished to 1000 grit then etched, to carve up a grilled pork loin - internal temperature had cooled to about 150, it had been as high as 171. I continued to use it throughout the meal, and I noticed it left a discolored swath on the blade where I used it to cut meat. It was smooth to the touch, and the center of the swath had rusty patches, with a rainbow like color effect from center to edge.
I was able to remove the swath with 0000 steel wool, although the overall blade now looks a little worn, which is okay. I thought that 1080 would be good for all purpose use, and that etching the blade would protect it from corrosion. What came off with the steel wool was rusty grit pure and simple. Did I do something wrong? Do I need to wax the blade? I keep it oiled.
My wife's D2 did just fine, only a very very faint amber sheen that you can only see if you're looking for it.
I was about to order a bunch of 1095 to make some utility knives as gifts, and I had hoped that they'd be as useful cutting meat over a campfire as any other task.
Help!
I was able to remove the swath with 0000 steel wool, although the overall blade now looks a little worn, which is okay. I thought that 1080 would be good for all purpose use, and that etching the blade would protect it from corrosion. What came off with the steel wool was rusty grit pure and simple. Did I do something wrong? Do I need to wax the blade? I keep it oiled.
My wife's D2 did just fine, only a very very faint amber sheen that you can only see if you're looking for it.
I was about to order a bunch of 1095 to make some utility knives as gifts, and I had hoped that they'd be as useful cutting meat over a campfire as any other task.
Help!