Knives That Stink?

[shunsui]

I remember when anything metal was always covered in some cheap oil that stunk when you unboxed it. Hated touching the stuff until I washed it. Haven't seen as much of that lately.

 

[Will Power]

Generally, this is why I avoid carbon for food, it can funk up.

However, there may be another aspect: Brass liners on Traditional slipjoints can also react badly with the carbon blade and food acids creating a smell and taste factor. My 'food' folders are all now stainless with stainless liners or nickel silver ones. No problems now, touch wood and bone,stag ,micarta etc.