Caring for your knives...

[andrew132]

Hello, im Andrew. Ive been hanging around the Becker part of the forums, and decided its about time to post. I bought my first knife, and it is a BK2 Ok so I got it in the mail a couple days ago, and I love it!

One thing im just curious about is caring for my baby (the bk2). I dont want it to rust, so im thinking of using something like Vaseline or WD-40. Are those good? Any other ideas?
and...
How often/when should I apply it to my knife? Like after im done using it for the day? or once a week?
and...
Applying whatever I end up using, then putting it in the sheath... It wont ruin the sheath will it?

Thanks!

 

[Moosez45]

Welcome Andrew, to the Becker Forums. You can use Vaseline or WD40, but I prefer something like mineral oil, or olive oil. They work well as a protectant, and they are safe to ingest, if you are cutting food.

If the blade coating is still on it, and in good shape, care is minimal. The coating is designed to protect the blade. Just wipe it down. Once the coating wears away with use, you will need to keep it clean and oiled. I would say apply as necessary, say, after a good session outdoors, or once a week.

If you are using the sheath that came with it, don't worry about it, there is nothing you can do to damage or hurt it, just short of dropping it in your campfire, or baking it in the oven.

Don't worry so much about rust on the edge, that will go away with a good sharpening. I tend to only clean my knives very rarely, but I oil them and wipe them down when they need it. When does it need it? About now, I would say,

Just use your best judgement, but remember, that black coating will protect your blade, just keep an eye out for bare metal, and treat it accordingly.

Also, I like Ballistol, its good on steel, and it was used to treat wounds for infection during WWII.

Good luck, and once again, welcome.

Moose

 

[BRL]

Good question and good answer. I'll be needing this info over the next few weeks.

 

[paperairplane]

When it starts to rust, you waited too long. Get out a steel wool pad or a brillo / sos pad and rub it until the rust goes away. Then put some oil on it. Next time wait less long.

You aren't going to hurt it and they take almost no maintenance. I very lightly oil mine with motor oil when I sharpen them. But only when I am really sharpening - if I am just hitting the ceramic or strop, I don't bother. Oil maybe once a month. Necker worn around the neck in the summer more often.

 

[andrew132]

Ok. Thanks everyone! The idea of olive oil is brilliant! I have it in the house, and I never thought about if id ever use my knife for food, but im sure I will eventually

Thanks!

 

[Moosez45]

Ok. Thanks everyone! The idea of olive oil is brilliant! I have it in the house, and I never thought about if id ever use my knife for food, but im sure I will eventually

Thanks!

Just put a light coating on your knife, and sautee' it in a medium skillet, with some mushrooms, onions, and thin cut potato slices. Once it gets tender, turn it over, and continue the sautee' until done. Serve with some fresh broccali and zuccinini, over wild rice.



I'm kiddin' ya. Don't cook your BKT knife in a skillet or in any other manner of cooking implement. It voids the warranty.

Moose

 

[slapper]

If you decide on mineral oil(I heard that Ethan recommends it) be aware that it is sold as a laxative. It is hard to find if you and the store employees don't know it's marketed purpose.

 

[Arkanian]

I use mineral oil, the kind you find sold alongside wooden cutting boards. Apparently Slapper is purchasing the 'super colon blow' version of mineral oil.

 

[Moosez45]

I use mineral oil, the kind you find sold alongside wooden cutting boards. Apparently Slapper is purchasing the 'super colon blow' version of mineral oil.

ROFLMAO!! Super Colon Blow for the win!!!

Moose

 

[bullosa]

Hi Andrew,

You could also try flaxseed oil which dries out to a light film. The BK2 edge is pretty resistant to rust as I used mine when I am in the river or peat swamps sampling aquatic fauna and flora. I applied a light coat of petroleum jelly to the nut and bolt that holds the grip to prevent them rusting.

Cheers!

 

[slapper]

I use mineral oil, the kind you find sold alongside wooden cutting boards. Apparently Slapper is purchasing the 'super colon blow' version of mineral oil.

Son-of-a-bitch!! well, now i've got it if I need it.

 

[andrew132]

Just put a light coating on your knife, and sautee' it in a medium skillet, with some mushrooms, onions, and thin cut potato slices. Once it gets tender, turn it over, and continue the sautee' until done. Serve with some fresh broccali and zuccinini, over wild rice.

Wow haha. I really should have read what I posted a little more closely...