Folding Knife Care.

[nobby]

I've just bought a Spyderco UK penknife.
I was cutting up the dog's meat with it last night and washed it afterwards. I then did my usual and sprayed it with WD40 on the assumption that it will dispel any water in the joints of the knife.
It occured to me that WD40 doesn't taste very nice. What is a better way of making sure the blade and pivot doesn't rust but that still allows using the knife for food preparation?
Cheers

 

[BOD]

I've just bought a Spyderco UK penknife.
I was cutting up the dog's meat with it last night and washed it afterwards. I then did my usual and sprayed it with WD40 on the assumption that it will dispel any water in the joints of the knife.
It occured to me that WD40 doesn't taste very nice. What is a better way of making sure the blade and pivot doesn't rust but that still allows using the knife for food preparation?
Cheers

WD40 has fish oils in it I believe. Cut up the cat's food and it will love you.

What about silicone spray? give it the taste test and let me know

 

[miniac]

Have you thought about a cooking oil? Thats what I use on blades

 

[David B]

If its taste your after I recomend toasted sesame oil

 

[nobby]

Thanks all
I've decided against doing a silicone taste test, sorry :0)
Toasted sesame oil seems a bit OTT so I will try olive oil. Will it dispel water in the joint?

 

[BOD]

Thanks all
I've decided against doing a silicone taste test, sorry :0)
Toasted sesame oil seems a bit OTT so I will try olive oil. Will it dispel water in the joint?

It should. It's commonly used in bilge pumps and heads to keep the hoses supple and lubricate the moving parts

 

[nobby]

It should. It's commonly used in bilge pumps and heads to keep the hoses supple and lubricate the moving parts

Well, well the things you learn.
I thought sailors just stuck their bum over the side and dumped, as it were. No real point in digging a hole first :0)
Thanks

 

[bloodline]

Use a bit of warmth to dry the water from the joints then dip it in olive oil while it is still warm or warm the oil to help it penetrate

 

[nobby]

Use a bit of warmth to dry the water from the joints then dip it in olive oil while it is still warm or warm the oil to help it penetrate

thanks to everyone. I've done it and olive oil works well.
Cheers

 

[Mantic]

Also, try only oiling the pivot. If you keep the blade clean and dry, and minimise contact with moisture (especially salt water) then the steel will last without a protective coating.

The steel used in the UK penknife (CPM S30V) is probably one of the best all round stainless steels available today. It's an excellent knife.