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How to Care for Damascus Steel

March 9, 2017 by Jesse Harber 3 Comments

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Polish it

how to care for damascus steelLike any beautiful metal, Damascus steel looks even lovelier when it’s polished. If you have a Damascus steel bracelet or ring, you should polish it once a week if you’re wearing it often. For items you do not use regularly, or simply display as a decoration, take care to polish it every couple months so that dirt and dust do not build up on the surface. To polish, use a soft, non-abrasive polishing cloth. For rings and other jewelry, you can use a dab of whitening toothpaste to gently polish the surface. Be sure to dry your Damascus steel quickly with a soft cloth, and take care not to leave water on the surface. Like any metal, water on the surface of your Damascus steel can lead to rust.

Clean it promptly

If you have a Damascus steel kitchen or hunting knife, chances are you love using it. That’s wonderful – Damascus steel is as functional as it is beautiful, so we support using and loving it! That said, it’s important to clean your blade quickly after use. Leaving food or other organic materials on your knife can lead to rusting. Cleanse with gentle dish soap and warm water, and promptly dry the blade with a soft cloth.

Oil a blade or sword

If your Damascus steel blades or swords are for decorative purposes, you want to keep them looking their best for years to come. Oiling a Damascus steel blade can give it a rich luster that will do justice to its natural, gorgeous pattern. Take care to oil your steel blade once a year if they’re decorative.

Sharpen

Damascus steel is some of the world’s highest quality metal, but that doesn’t mean it is immune to dulling. Like any good knife or blade, your Damascus steel will need sharpening regularly depending on use. That said, if you’re inexperienced in sharpening, you may want to have this done by a professional. Damascus steel doesn’t need constant sharpening, so it’s worth the investment once in a while.

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  1. Avatar for Rumayen JeckyRumayen Jecky says

    December 20, 2018 at 8:07 am

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      December 21, 2018 at 5:41 pm

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