1. How to sharpen the knife to keep the blade sharp
If the knife is used frequently, in order to keep the blade sharp, grinding is also a good maintenance method. But the grinding here is not really sharpening the edge of the knife, but straightening and cleaning the edge of the knife. After the knife has been ground, it can be corrected and can remove some minor scratches.
use Grinding Steel
Grinding steel is a great way to take care of your knives
, especially for heavily used straight-handled knives like kitchen knives. Regular use keeps the blade sharp.
One of the most basic types of ground steel is a shank metal rod with straight, thin grooves running through it. Better ground steel is magnetized, which attracts the molecules of the tool to rearrange it in a straight line. After the knife is rubbed against the ground steel, it can be corrected and some small scratches can be removed. Unmagnetized ceramic ground steel also works. Diamond polished steel is also becoming popular in the kitchen utensils industry as a new trend. Its surface is covered with a layer of single crystal diamonds, which has the same effect as traditional polished steel, but is more durable and lighter than traditional polished steel. It’s also faster.
When using ground steel, touch the edge of the blade at a 20-degree angle to the top of the ground steel, and then gently run the blade along the entire length of the ground steel to the bottom as if it were straight. Cut off a piece of polished steel with a knife. Alternately grind the positive and negative sides each time, so that both sides of the blade can be polished evenly.
An easy way to tell if a knife has been sharpened: Run your thumb along each side of the blade, if it feels the same on both sides , it means that you have polished it. If one side feels slightly rougher than the other, lightly re-sand that side, contrasting each time, until both sides feel the same.
But it should be noted here that tool grinding is a very professional technology. Different tools and grinding tools have different grinding methods. It may lead to the scrapping of the whole knife. If you are not very sure and necessary, do not sharpen the knife easily.
Second, how to prevent the tool from rusting?
The biggest enemy of knives is rust, and even stainless steel knives cannot guarantee that they will never rust. As long as the conditions are right, rust spots will not hesitate to appear on stainless steel surfaces.
1. Avoid humid environments and contact with corrosive substances
Seaside, south, kitchen, etc., the knives have been in such environments with high humidity for a long time. It is easy to rust if left on the shelf.
In addition, acidic fruit juice, sweat on hands, oil stains, etc. are easy to corrode the blade, so it is recommended to avoid contact with such items.
2. Be sure to scrub and clean the knives in time after use.
After the knives are used up, wash them with running water first, and then dry them with Clean with cotton cloth and towel, and put it in a ventilated and dry place. This greatly reduces the chance of rusting.
3. Gentle grinding
For the daily care of Damascus knives, the best way is to regularly grind and polish the knives gently. Wipe with a clean cotton cloth or towel.
4. Oil the knife regularly
The knife should be coated with a layer of protective oil after cleaning or when it is not used for a long time. Because after the knife oil is applied, a protective film will be formed for a period of time, which not only prevents the knife from rusting, but also has a lubricating effect.
Specific method:
Lay the knife flat on a towel, apply knife oil to the blade, and then use a cotton cloth to force the blade back and forth Rub to make it slightly warm. At the same time, the handle and tool accessories can also be wiped.
5. How to store knives
Knives should be stored in a place with room temperature, ventilation, dryness and direct sunlight. If there is a professional temperature control , Dehumidification storage cabinets are better.
Every Damascus steel knife in the artisan workshop comes with a specially customized leather handmade scabbard, this extremely flexible leather component has been specially treated to provide a certain degree of moisture resistance , It can also ensure that the tool will not be worn during the extraction process. It is not recommended to store Damascus steel knives in ordinary leather sheaths that have not been professionally treated, because ordinary leather sheaths can easily absorb moisture in the air, which will adversely affect the knife.
3. How often should the tool be maintained?
The first thing to remember is that knives should be cleaned and maintained immediately after use.
Then, if it is a daily maintenance, the new knife should be maintained every three days, try not to exceed seven days. After a long time, it can be maintained once a few months and played frequently, a carbon-like protective layer will be formed on the blade surface, which is bright and aura.
Hope these maintenance tips will keep your sword sharp and in good working condition.