Damascus Steel.

[Armenate]

I have a kershaw damascus skyline coming in the mail. I have no experience with damascus steel and was wondering if there is anything I need to know about or do to maintain it and keep it looking nice? Thanks

 

[tchapman414]

The Damascus used by Kershaw is some great stuff. It will take an extremely fine edge and sharpens easily, at that. I would suggest keeping a light coat of oil on the blade, though, or at least ensuring it stays very clean and dry. I've never had an issue with them personally, sans oil, but a couple I've given to friends show minor surface corrosion from a lesser degree of care. Overall, enjoy your new knife! I look forward to the pictures.

 

[RX-79G]

My favorite folder! I have not found the blade to be especially likely to rust - I put wax on mine. The dark patina probably helps.

The damascus is through and through, but the patina that makes it visible is just a surface reaction of black oxide. So use and polishes on the blade or it will lighten the patina.

Overall, amazing knife with an easy to keep sharp carbon steel blade.

 

[Rhinoknives1]

Second on the wax!
You can use any floor wax or my fave is Automobile polishing wax. Rain Dance. Works great on the truck too!