Delica s30v

[mwramos76]

I bought both S30 Delicas and really like the steel upgrade. The S30 wharncliffe Delica is a sweet knife too. Love the orange.

I have this same knife and my S30V is developing a patina!?!? I’ll try and post a pic

 

[willywall]

I have this same knife and my S30V is developing a patina!?!? I’ll try and post a pic

Wow man really? Thought S30 was supposed to be really stain resistant. Is that normal for S30V?

 

[Cscotttsss]

I have this same knife and my S30V is developing a patina!?!? I’ll try and post a pic

Uh oh, not cool. I hope not as I've got one on the way. I know some people prefer a Patina on their blades but I don't.

 

[Duper]

I picked up the S30V Delica a few weeks back. Only good things to say about it. Glad I waited for my first Delica to be this model. Like the handle colours very much.

,,,Mike in Canada

 

[mwramos76]

Wow man really? Thought S30 was supposed to be really stain resistant. Is that normal for S30V?

I’m unable to post pics but yeah i didn’t think it was supposed to happen.

 

[mwramos76]

Uh oh, not cool. I hope not as I've got one on the way. I know some people prefer a Patina on their blades but I don't.

I don’t mind a patina just don’t think that S30V should be really staining at all. Oh well no big deal

 

[PirateSeulb]

mwramos76 what sort of climate do you live in and how do you store, maintain, and clean the knife? I don't know how corrosion resistant S30V is compared to say VG-10 but I wouldn't expect a patina unless the climate and maintenance/storage made for a recipe to enable the corrosion/patina to occur. I apply oil to the blades and pivots of all my knives regardless of how corrosion resistant the steel is.

 

[willywall]

I was looking around and it seems S30V can stain but overall its supposed to be pretty stain resistant. Thats kind of a bummer though. I'm not an expert about steel characteristics but maybe someone who knows more can weigh in.

 

[mwramos76]

mwramos76 what sort of climate do you live in and how do you store, maintain, and clean the knife? I don't know how corrosion resistant S30V is compared to say VG-10 but I wouldn't expect a patina unless the climate and maintenance/storage made for a recipe to enable the corrosion/patina to occur. I apply oil to the blades and pivots of all my knives regardless of how corrosion resistant the steel is.

I live in south Texas which can be rather humid at times. The knife is generally cleaned with warm water and a good wipe down. Stored in a drawer when not in use.

 

[PirateSeulb]

mwramos76 only thing I can suggest is to put a light coat of oil, ie mineral oil, to help prevent rusting but still seems like it is rusting before it should.