Maintaining your knife is essential to its performance and longevity. Each knife I make comes with a promise of lifetime sharpening and servicing from Covenant Knives. There are some simple things you can do to make sure that they maintain peak performance.
STAINLESS STEEL
While many assume that these are impossible of rusting or oxidizing, that is not true.
1. Always rinse in freshwater after use when possible.
2. Never allow wooden or other natural material handles to soak in water for any amount of time.
3. Keep your blade sharp.
Aquatic Applications
Knives used in the ocean require extra steps to maintain corrosion.
1. Follow the steps above and do the following:
a. Dry the blade and sheath seperately - microscopic metals from the ocean environment often times settle in the sheath and when the action of evaporation occurs, they can corrode on the surface of the metal much easier when in a sheath. This does not mean the knife metal is corroding or rusting, rather oxidation of other trace materials on the suface is causing rust. Dry the two seperately to prevent this.
b. Spray WD-40 in the sheath between uses. This will create environment inside the sheath that is difficult for oxidation to occur.
c. Apply a thin layer of Ax Wax to the blade between uses. It will create an oxide free layer over the blade and ensure oxidation will not occur.
HIGH CARBON STEEL
1. Always rinse in freshwater after use.
2. Never allow wooden or other natural material handles to soak in water for any amount of time.
3. Keep your blade sharp.
4. Wipe the blade clean and dry after each use.
5. Never put in the dish washer.