Carbon knife care

lkapigian

great write ups...can I get a readers digest version of grits to use start finish 

Grogu

Reprofiling the edge or fixing chips: 200-400
Resharpening dull edge: 600-800 (pocket and field knives fine to stop here)
Finish sharpening edge or touch ups: 1000-2000 (for actual culinary use fine to stop here)
Polishing edge: 4000-6000 (optional level for very fine knife work or just because you want to)
Super fine polishing: 10000 (don’t bother unless you’re sharpening a straight razor)

lkapigian

Grogu said:

Reprofiling the edge or fixing chips: 200-400
Resharpening dull edge: 600-800 (pocket and field knives fine to stop here)
Finish sharpening edge or touch ups: 1000-2000 (for actual culinary use fine to stop here)
Polishing edge: 4000-6000 (optional level for very fine knife work or just because you want to)
Super fine polishing: 10000 (don’t bother unless you’re sharpening a straight razor)

Thank You !!

Ozzie_Isaac

@Grogu thank you!  Very much appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us.

fishlessman

if you are careful with the kitchen knives, its just a quick touch up withe the 1200 grit when you start to see a dull spot looking down at the edge in sunlight. the dull spot is always near the tip, no need to sharpen the whole knife. just sharpen that section then a few strokes down the length of the blade.

dmourati

Cool knife!

I have a few carbon steel knives and one white #2. They are amazing.

Some tips:

1. Don't try cutting any bones or anything hard with a Japanese knife. You probably have an old Wustoff or something similar. This is its new purpose in life. Vegetables, herbs, boneless meat, etc are all the realm for your new blade.

2. It will patina and that is okay. You want to be in control of this and not let it happen. Wipe down with a damp cloth and let air dry as much as possible. You can wash with hot soapy water after a cooking session. Make sure the knife is dry before you put it away.

4. If you do get some rust on the blade, you can use a "rust eraser." 

Have fun!