Well you did it. You bought yourself the hunting knife you have wanted all your life. Now how do you care for it?
There are a few things that knives require to maintain their functions. If they get wet dry them, if they get dull sharpen them, if its a lockback or folding pocket knife it needs a little oil on the pin. Keeping the knife clean is really important for folding knives, as the groove the blade rests in should have no obstructions. If it does the knife will not open or close properly causing an unsafe condition.
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-Stainless steel blades can rust, however the rust is surface rust only and is easily removed with a clean cloth or a light buffing.
-Store your knife in a clean dry environment outside the sheath if possible. If you store you knife in the sheath check it occasionally as leather can draw moisture.
-Keep the blade sharp, using either a wet stone or one of the many other varieties of sharpeners available.
-Use your knife as a knife not as a prybar, screw driver, chisel or digging tool unless you are desperate. This can ruin a knife quicker than anything.
-WD40 (fish oil based) or3 in 1 oil are good choices for use on your knife's pivot points and blade.
Proper care and maintenance of your knife will add years of trouble free use. To help you find products that will extend the usability and life of your knife, Northwest Hunting Knives.com offers a variety of accessories such as sharpeners and oil.
