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Vito
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what do you think about swedish stainless steel for forged kitchen knives? :?:
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I prefer [non-stainless] carbon steel but it's hard to keep it from rusting.
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it's hard to keep it from rusting andt it is illegal too ( in restaurant kitchen)
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Vito, carbon steel is illegal in a restruant where you are? What country are you in?!
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I'm italian and non stailess steel is illegal all over Europe :?
I know that carbon steel ( non stainless) cuts much better than stainless steel.
But law is law!
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But law is law!

WHO first had this idea? It causes more problems than it solves.
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I'm not asking you who made the law Vito, this sounds like a law from midevil times.
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You are right and now we have to find the right stainless steel :twisted: .
I like the swedish one but only if it has been heat treated properly!!! :lol:
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I don't think Carbon Blade's rust so much as stain.They are easy enough to clean any rust off of but the stains are a different story. For those with carbon kitchen knives notice how dark they are.
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Pushbutton wrote:I don't think Carbon Blade's rust so much as stain.They are easy enough to clean any rust off of but the stains are a different story. For those with carbon kitchen knives notice how dark they are.
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Yes and the more stained they are, the less they rust. But I guess haelth authorities might have a problem with that.
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Post by Wally »

I'm new to this forum.

I have a few Wusthof high carbon (non stainless) knives.
They are over 40 years old. They have wood handles with brass holders.
(I don't know what you call those things)

They have a patina glazed look to them. (Which some chefs prize)

They have never been cleaned with any kind of scouring powder or
"Scotch Brite" cleaners. I just use regular dish soap. If the knife gets really dirty, I let it soak a little. That always works.

As far as rust goes, it doesn't happen if you wash the blade with very hot
water. I mean get the blade really hot. It will dry itself in a very short time.
I don't even need a towel to dry them.

If rust is to occur it will be some where along the sharpened edge.
In that case I just give it a quick sharpening. But that rarely happens.

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Welcome to the forum-
My Dear Mother has been know to clobber many a person at a garage sale, flea market, or estate sale for a high quality carbon steel knife. She has one that has the telltale "arc" from so much use. It really holds an edge, but is as black a blade as I have ever seen.
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Too Expensive

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VG10 is the best choice of kitchen knives why change it?
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