How to Properly Maintain a Hunting Knife?

Posted by mohsin on July 10th, 2018

To close this page, I suggest you know a little more about the maintenance of your hunting knife. When you buy a knife, it is important to take care of it.

However, as I already explained, some models require more maintenance than others. In addition, to get an idea, maintenance can depend on several factors: the alloy in which the blade is made, its fineness, or even if your knife is foldable for example. Here's how to maintain your knife without damaging it!

to do

• Always clean the blade after use
• Always wipe the blade after cleaning
• Ensure the quality of the cutting edge before use
• Practice sharpening on an old knife if you do not know how to do it
• Keep your knife dry

Not to do

• Do not put in the dishwasher!
• Never leave a wet knife
• Avoid soaking a handle, especially wood
• Never use a knife for anything other than cutting, it is not a hammer or a screwdriver
• Now that you have a basics of do's and don'ts, I suggest you discover the interview on a case-by-case basis!

Stainless steel

Stainless steel is a coveted steel for the reason that it is easier to maintain. It is also sharpened longer and does not fear oxidation thanks to its alloy of stainless steel.

However, it is harder to sharpen and long. Care should be taken to dry it before storing it in its sheath. If you have nothing to clean it, just wipe it off with your clothes or with tree leaves. You can clean it later.

Carbon Steel

In contrast, carbon steel is a harder and easier to sharpen material. In addition, it provides a better cut. The problem with carbon steel is that it is very sensitive to moisture.

You must make sure that it is always clean and dry. Any residue is likely to oxidize your blade. It is not recommended to put this blade in direct contact with water or to soak it. For storage, be sure to store it in a dry place.

Folding knife

The Custom Damascus Folding knives also require maintenance at its blades. You can refer to the two previous tabs for that. But it is also important to keep it dry for another reason: its mechanics.

If your folding system begins to rust, hello the dangers. It is important to never soak it, never leave it wet and keep it dry. To clean it, simply wipe it with a damp cloth and then a dry cloth.

Knife with special blade

Some blade shapes such as serrated blades, for example, require a sharpening slightly different from the traditional one. Before you begin this operation, verify that the sharpener matches your blade type. It would be a shame to leave your pretty knife there!