As a novice or seasoned knife collector, it’s important that you are fully aware of how to maintain your knife collection. In order for your knives to retain their look, feel, and value, you must adhere to these protocols. Here at Exquisite Knives, we are always emphasizing the importance of staying the course and being educated, especially if you’ve taken interest in the growing number of people seeking to collect expensive custom knives. Follow these tips and your collection is bound to retain its value for the long term!

Keeping The Knives Clean

It’s important to keep your knives clean in order to avoid infection, especially if more than one person uses it. You can wipe them with a dry cloth after every use or wash them with hot water and detergent soap, followed by wiping it dry with a soft cloth. It will not only remove excess oil on the blade but also prevent rusts on the blade surface, resulting in long life of your blades. You’ll then need to sharpen them once they have started getting dull, using a stone or steel whetstone.

Proper Storage–Crucial for Expensive Custom Knives

Storage is less of a concern with utility knives but still necessary. Expensive custom knives need proper care and storage. Your knives need to be placed in a proper storage system, such as knife blocks or on magnetic holders. It is just like putting them in the right spot to store your books and other stuff properly. Knives with wooden handles need to be oiled once every few months while those designed for professional chefs, hunters, and the knife collector community California, respectively, can last up to (or even more than) 30 years with good care and maintenance.

Don’t Use Your Knives Excessively

Please exercise on the side of caution when using your knives. Excessive usage can result in damage to the blade over time, which makes it necessary that you get back its original shape by sharpening them regularly (and bringing them to a professional if needed). So pay attention before you use a knife for chopping wood and other kinds of metals.

Cleaning The Blade After Every Use

When it comes to utility knives, it is important to wipe off all your blades with a cloth after every use, in order to curb the growth of bacteria from getting onto the blade, which may result in infections or poisoning if not properly maintained. You can also clean them with hot water and detergent soap but do not ever touch the edge of the blade with your fingers because it will dull its sharpness, even if dried properly before putting them back into the storage system.

Do Not Strive For Perfection

It’s justifiable to aim for perfection when maintaining your knife collection. Your collection is a prized possession and no one wants the financial burden of replacing your knives every few years. You can still be diligent, but just know that your knives won’t look brand new forever. Follow the above-mentioned practices for maintaining your knives, but don’t allow yourself to get lost in the process. Be practical when making purchasing decisions for the sake of your collection. If you buy knives and use them regularly, this routine usage will show.

Expensive Custom Knives for Sale

Caring for your knives is essential for getting the most mileage out of them. In the case of expensive custom knives that are for collectors, caring for them is crucial in maintaining their value as well as respecting the original craftsmanship. Contact us today or visit our website to see our inventory.