while looking thru my collection..i found to my horror rust spots on one of the 1075 high carbon blade and fungus growth, even on smooth mirror polish blades or on the G10 handles or even on the packaging boxes.... these fungus are similar to the lens fungus found in lens and camera, whitish color, with its tentacles spreading out clawling and anchoring itself into any microscopic crevices of the blades or handles.

i have wiped all with Sentry Solution Tuf-Cloth and now putting into my electronic dehumidifier dry cabinet... will have to monitor its effectiveness after several months.

now i have to seriously consider not to buy any high carbon steel blades  and stick more to stainless steel types.

Brass hilt such as the one for the Buck 110 is a problem too, the brass becomes a very dark yellow and need a frequent maintenance routine of back-breaking Brasso session to bring out the lustre of light yellow brass.


I like collecting knives, but not when i need to brasso it, or wipe it so often.

Looks like my plan to showcase my collection in a LED lighted glass cabinet would not be fulfilled unless i have a good solution for humidity to prevent rust and fungus!!


Anyone care to share your storage solution especially in humid Singapore?