Knife smell

[Fourgates]

I love my kukri, but can't seem to get rid of a certain metallic smell from one of the smaller knives. I've washed it with soap, dried, and again with no success. Any suggestions? I'd like to use it to cut up some food items if needed.

Thanks.

 

[Karda]

Its probably from being forged.
I do not think it will contaminate your food, especially since you've washed it well.
I would just go ahead and use it, unless it is completely bothersome.
Perhaps it will lessen over time, especially if you store it out of the sheath for awhile.

 

[Fourgates]

The smell is migrating to my food as I cut. I'll leave it out and see if that helps.

 

[Karda]

The smell is migrating to my food as I cut. I'll leave it out and see if that helps.

Well thats just dang odd.....
Gonna haveta consult with auntie, but i'm pretty sure she doesnt have any extras.

 

[sinsanity]

Maybe try oiling the blade with a food safe oil such as mineral oil? It may mask the smell

 

[Steve Tall]

I'd experiment with more washing and soaking in almost boiling water, followed by a vinegar bath for while, then neutralized with a baking soda paste.

 

[Fourgates]

Is that safe for the knife? Boiling won't harm the wood or glue?

 

[Steve Tall]

I recall a recent post saying that it took 25 minutes or so of continued boiling for the laha to soften enough to remove the handle. I'm only suggesting near-boiling water for washing and brief soaking. Then a soak in vinegar the way you would force a patina.