Knife Maintenance

A quality hand made knife takes a little care and attention to keep in tip top shape.

All Knives should be handwashed only and thoroughly dried after each use.

Most of my handles are made from wood, some stabilized, some not. Wood can dry and crack if left unattended. To this end, clean and lightly oil the handle on a regular basis, any food safe mineral oil will do for this. This will help to keep your knife in top condition.

It is very important not to store your knife in its Sheath/Saya for prolonged periods of time. A sheath is for carrying your knife, not storing it. A magnetic Knife rack is a good way to store your knives and keep them in good condition.

Special care for carbon steels: Knives should be handwashed only and thoroughly dried after each use. Do not leave moisture or food sit on your blade after use, this will damage your knife over time. Water is not your friend when it comes to carbon steels! Over time your carbon steel knife will acquire what’s called a Patina, This is a hygienically food safe thin coating. This patina is caused by a reaction between the foods you are cutting, the metal of the blade and the oxygen in the air, It will help to protect the blade against rust over time.

Keep your knife sharp. Little and often is the key. A blunt Knife is a dangerous tool.

Do not cut on a glass, stone or steel surface, these will ruin the edge on any knife.

Only use the knife for the purpose it was made for. It is not a lever, hammer, shovel or screwdriver etc.

If you take care of your knives properly, they will be a joy to use and they will last lifetimes.

Shipping Info

Please bear in mind, I am a one-man operation so shipping your new knife can take 1-2 days.

Orders are shipped via An-Post tracked (Ireland, 1-3 days) or FedEx (2-7 days) for International locations

You will receive a shipping confirmation via email once the Knife has shipped which will include the tracking number. If you do not recieve this email, please reach out to me via cmcustomblades@gmail.com

I cannot be responsible for any delays because of customs clearance or carrier processing issues, such as weather / operational delays, incorrect address issues, etc.

I do not collect, nor I am responsible for, VAT, Custom Duties, or Taxes.