Metal Fragments in Food from Hard blade vs Soft blade

[lp149]

For everyday normal usage at home, would a hard blade release less metal fragments into food than a much softer steel blade, given both have been reasonably de-burred?

 

[Ourorboros]

A soft blade is less likely to chip, as it deforms upon failure rather than chipping. Hard steel = more brittle steel.
That said, if you aren't hitting bone or cutting board hard it isn't an issue.

 

[AntDog]

Gotta get your iron somehow….. Seriously though, that tiny amount (if any) “released into your food” ain’t gonna hurt you any.

 

[toker]

Every time you use a knife to cut something, you're one step closer to the end.

 

[Danke42]

This is the reason I always cut my steak with a spoon.

 

[Danny Linguini]

There is no spoon.

 

[Lorien]

There is actually a spoon thread hidden within Bladeforums. Take the red pill and dive deeper down the rabbit hole HERE

 

[marchone]

Always wipe your blade clean with a soft cloth after stropping, honing or sharpening. You'll be surprised at how much steel dust comes off. Carbon and stainless both.

 

[3fifty7]

Always wipe your blade clean with a soft cloth after stropping, honing or sharpening. You'll be surprised at how much steel dust comes off. Carbon and stainless both.

That’s why you should run it through the dishwasher

 

[thebrain]

Breakfast cereal has visible iron filings in it so I don't think I would worry too much. Yes a very hard blade would be more likely to leave steel particles in your food over a softer more malleable blade.

 

[Greggy]

That’s why you should run it the the dishwasher

This.

 

[Hashishiin]

Once, my fiance was very peeved at me after finding a blue piece of FRN in the food using a Dfly Wharnie to dice something.

 

[lp149]

Every time you use a knife to cut something, you're one step closer to the end.

You spend $$$ on a knife that chips leaving fragments stuck in your gums. Who is the one laughing

 

[toker]

You spend $$$ on a knife that chips leaving fragments stuck in your gums. Who is the one laughing

I've never had a knife (cheap or expensive) chip or leave metal fragments in my food. So I guess the joke's on me?

I have bitten into bone fragments at restaurants more than I would like in burgers and sausage. I also once had a chicken bone fracture and get caught between my teeth. That was annoying.

 

[lp149]

I've never had a knife (cheap or expensive) chip or leave metal fragments in my food. So I guess the joke's on me?

I have bitten into bone fragments at restaurants more than I would like in burgers and sausage. I also once had a chicken bone fracture and get caught between my teeth. That was annoying.

I guess you don't chew your food properly then. Better check your internals

 

[toker]

I guess you don't chew your food properly then. Better check your internals

How should I chew next time to avoid biting into bone or cartilage that is in ground beef or sausage?

 

[lp149]

How should I chew next time to avoid biting into bone or cartilage that is in ground beef or sausage?

Well, you bite into bone or cartilage regardless of which way you chew. It is akin to a small rock.

 

[AntDog]

Once, my fiance was very peeved at me after finding a blue piece of FRN in the food using a Dfly Wharnie to dice something.

Calling bullshit. Pieces of my handle material don’t randomly come off and wind up in my food. Especially not Spyderco’s FRN. It’s hard to damage on purpose.

 

[Hashishiin]

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Calling bullshit. Pieces of my handle material don’t randomly come off and wind up in my food. Especially not Spyderco’s FRN. It’s hard to damage on purpose.

Neither have I, in general, over 20 FRN knives from three countries. I am still a total advocate of FRN. I can assure you I am not making up anything about Spyderco. They are my favorite knife brand. I have never had any other issues with FRN. It is probably like Vic cellidor QC, where once every 20 knives, that happens.

I was slicing food with the K390 blue, and there was a blue piece of plastic in there. Knife was new and I was looking to patina it. When she called me over, I was like "Nah, that's not it..." but I did not know what to say when confronted with the blue plastic. Sure, I guess it is not out of the realm of possibility that it was different plastic, but 2 + 2.

 

[Danny Linguini]

I've never had a knife (cheap or expensive) chip or leave metal fragments in my food. So I guess the joke's on me?

You don’t know what you’re missing!!!