Knife care

NEVER put a hand made knife in a dishwasher. The steam and temperatures can not only ruin the epoxy holding the handle to the steel but also cause high carbon steels to rust. Wooden handles are also likely to split.

Hand wash with dish soap and wipe dry. If the handle is looking dry, use non-spoiling food-grade oil or butcher block oil.

High carbon steel will develop a patina over time that will help protect it form rusting. If the knife begins to rust, use 000 steel wool to remove the rust and coat the blade with non-spoiling food-grade oil (I suggest mineral oil).

*Stainless steel doesn’t rust as easily. Hand wash and wipe dry. Treat the handle anytime it’s looking dry.

Leather sheath care

Leather may dry out, causing it to crack and become weak. Saddle soap, leather conditioner, and leather oils are great ways to keep leather treated and resist water. If leather is looking dry, apply a coat of any of the above suggestions to ensure longevity.

Raw hide is different than leather in that regard. Raw hide needs to maintain it’s rigidity. If it’s looking worn, apply a coat of bees wax or handle wax.

damages and repairs

I will repair or replace any knife that breaks or becomes damaged under the intended use of the item.

Example: If a knife is used to pry open paint cans and the tip breaks, that is not the intended use of the knife. I may repair the tip if salvageable, but I will NOT replace that knife. There will be a fee charged for the repair.

If you accidently drop a kitchen knife causing the tip to break or the handle pops apart, I will fix it or replace it free of charge.

I am able to tell the difference between a knife that is damaged under normal use versus customer abuse.

If the stitching fails on a sheath, you can send it to me and I will re-stitch the sheath.

For a rawhide sheath, I will need the knife and sheath returned together. The sheath is a friction fit to that knife and I will need to make sure the knife fits snugly after the repair.