Care of Knives




		Care of Knives. Carbon steel blades should not be left damp after use and to keep the blade in prime condition it should be wiped after use with an oiled cloth. Carbon steel gives the best possible cutting performance and edge retention but can rust if not cleaned and oiled after use. In the case of folding knives pivot points should be lightly oiled from time to time. To sharpen use a good oil or carborundum type stone and stroke from heel to toe at an angle of approximately 20 degrees to the stone. This will achieve a strong edge as opposed to a razor thin edge which may be to delicate for some cutting operations.


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	The Barlow knife has a long bolster, an elongated oval handle and it was assumed to be named after it’s inventor. We have one of this traditional shape on our pens and folding knifes page. It is remembered in a folk song - Buckhorn handle and a Barlow Blade best dam knife that was ever made Ive been working all my life and all I’ve got is a Barlow knife Worked in a cotton mill all my life Nothin’ to show but a Barlow knife Barlow knife and a Barlow blade Best ol’ knife that ever was made

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