Work around bead blasted knife

[maximus0723]

Hi,

I was looking to buy a bead blasted knife but I have heard many times they rust quite easily.

So are there ways around that to make your blade not get rusted so quickly?

I have heard about using fine (1000+ grit) sand paper and shave the bead blast off.
Also heard about polishing.

One purpose where I am going to be using this knife will be during food prep. So I am not sure how much the polish would play in that.

I don't have big budget for this purpose so inexpensive but efficient ideas are welcomed

 

[thegeek574]

I don't think you should worry about it. if you keep it clean and dryish, then you should be fine.

If you are set on removing the bead blasting, then i would recommend starting with about 220 grit sand paper, and then moving to fine steel wool, and then to very high grit, 1200-2000, sand paper. a scotchbrite dish pad in there helps too. that should give you decent shine. if you want to go higher, then start looking at buffing wheels and rouge.

 

[Dorito Monk]

Hi,

I was looking to buy a bead blasted knife but I have heard many times they rust quite easily.

Honestly, that hasn't been my experience at all. I've owned a few and, with one exception, none of them have had a problem with rust. That one exception was my Cyclone that I put away wet a few times after work, and even then we're talking about a miniscule spot of rust.

That said, I have heard that people who live in really humid environments or close to salt water have more of a problem with rust than others, so it's probably different for them.