Developing rust on a knife after only a week can be a very frustrating occurrence. Believe it or not, rust can and will develop in such a short period of time even on a stainless steel knife! In this article I will share with the reader some of the best practices for knife owners to use on a daily basis to prevent rust and corrosion.
Knives that are made from high carbon steel are typically harder than stainless steel and will stay sharp for a considerably longer period of time. The high carbon content gives knifes this ability but also makes it much more prone to rust. Many hunters prefer to have a knife made from high carbon steel because of the fact that they hold their edge longer than a stainless steel knife and they require less sharpening. It is important to remember to clean and dry the blade of your knife (high carbon or stainless) very thoroughly immediately after skinning an animal. Leaving blood or moisture on the blade of your knife will cause rust and/or permanent staining that is not only less appealing to the eye, but can spread like a disease throughout the knife and eventually ruin it. It is also important that your knife is dry before you put it away in your sheath or knife holder.
Many knife owners' first instinct when they are finished using their knife is to store it in the sheath. It is made to hold the knife after all, right? The truth of the matter is that leaving your knife in its sheath for long periods of time will most likely cause it to rust. This is because moisture develops inside the sheath and sits on the knife blade for a period of time and causes corrosion.
A helpful way to prevent rust from forming on your favorite high carbon knifes is to apply a light coat of non-detergent based oil to the blade. Your local hardware store should be able to help you with your selection. Some knife owners use vegetable oil on their blades but I would not recommend this practice as it can eventually ferment. I suggest either using 3-in-1 oil or most gun oils when it comes to lubricating your high carbon knife. Again, be sure to select something that does not have any acid or other substance that could eat away at your blade.
Keep in mind that some knife sheaths have steel or other metal on them that can rust as well! I recommend using the same oil and rust prevention techniques with these parts of your sheaths as you do with your knife.
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