EDC for food

[Aelius]

I just got my Kershaw Leek (14c28 steel) and was planning on perhaps using it for food prep as well. I'm just worried that it won't be too long until the steel rusts. What measures should I take to ensure my knife won't rust? Any particular cleaning substances or lubricants? And should I be cleaning it after every time I use it with food, or only once every few days or something?

 

[Vivi]

Rinse off with water and dry.

 

[Absintheur]

Clean every time it is used, dry well, use a food grade oil, basically the same as you would do with a good kitchen knife. I use an AG Russell Hocho for food prep and have never had a rust or discoloration issue, it is VG-10 steel.

 

[Aelius]

Clean every time it is used, dry well, use a food grade oil, basically the same as you would do with a good kitchen knife. I use an AG Russell Hocho for food prep and have never had a rust or discoloration issue, it is VG-10 steel.

Which food grade oil do you use, personally?

 

[Absintheur]

I normally use a very light wipe down of EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)

 

[thomasvsgodzilla]

I normally use a very light wipe down of EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)

is the extra virgin olive oil really necessary? wouldn't just normal olive oil work fine?

 

[MikeJackmin]

I have heard that olive oil is slightly acidic; plain old vegetable oil might be a better choice.

 

[Nathan Gould]

i use veg oil on all my folders that i use to prepare food. groundnut oil will work too

 

[FoxholeAtheist]

Mineral oil is food safe, cheap, and easy to find. Also works to bring old cutting boards and wooden knife handles back to life.

 

[sir woodley]

I use "Mineral Oil". Works great for me!

 

[Sharp Eye]

Mineral oil is food safe, cheap, and easy to find. Also works to bring old cutting boards and wooden knife handles back to life.

+1:thumbup:

 

[Kim Lau]

I heard vegetable oil will go rancid on you, so I dont use it on my knives.

 

[SPXTrader]

Mineral, vegetable or virgin oil will work. Just don't forget to tear it down every now and then, as some of the stuff might work itself into the pivot and other areas you can't get to with a rag/paper towel, etc.