My mom gave me this Yaxell Damascus steel knife.
My mom gifted me this Yaxell Damascus steel knife for Christmas, and I’m absolutely stunned. I know a lot of people on this sub own knives that are much more expensive than this, but I’ve never held such an expensive knife in my hands before. The box says it has a VG10 steel core and a micarta handle, so from my layman’s perspective, it seems like it should be quite robust.
However, since I’ve never owned a knife made of VG10 or Damascus steel before—and considering the (to me) ridiculously high price tag—I’m absolutely afraid to use it. Do you have any good recommendations for taking care of knives like this? Specifically, I’d love to know what to do (and what not to do) to ensure it lasts.
I’m particularly interested in how to store it long-term on a display stand in the living room. Should I worry about rust?
Anyway, Mom, if you’re reading this, thank you so much! :)
My mom gifted me this Yaxell Damascus steel knife for Christmas, and I’m absolutely stunned. I know a lot of people on this sub own knives that are much more expensive than this, but I’ve never held such an expensive knife in my hands before. The box says it has a VG10 steel core and a micarta handle, so from my layman’s perspective, it seems like it should be quite robust.
However, since I’ve never owned a knife made of VG10 or Damascus steel before—and considering the (to me) ridiculously high price tag—I’m absolutely afraid to use it. Do you have any good recommendations for taking care of knives like this? Specifically, I’d love to know what to do (and what not to do) to ensure it lasts.
I’m particularly interested in how to store it long-term on a display stand in the living room. Should I worry about rust?
Anyway, Mom, if you’re reading this, thank you so much! :)