Friend's let's talk about cleaning you knives! First of all we started collecting knives to keep and let that hobby
grow into something you can share with others. When you show your knives off to a friend or guest, you don't
want to hear the words why does this one have rust spots or looks green on the brass !! That's is what's going to
happen without keeping your knives cleaned and oiled on a regular schedule. A knife collector keep's their eyes open on their knives. There are many types of oils and cleaners, waxes and polishing cloths out there. But remember to use a soft non abrasive cloth when cleaning and wiping or rubbing on your blades and bolsters! When you buy a new knife you should be able to keep it in the same mint state as when it was purchased. Each of us is different as the knives that are collected, so by saying that, everyone has their own way of cleaning and the type of oil they prefer! But the main thing is to wipe down your knives with a soft oiled cloth every time you touch it and place it in storage, this is one of many places you start that dreadful rust condition. Yes it's the oil off your skin or finger print left on the blade. I wipe my knives down and hold them with an oiled cloth while placing it back into the paper its wrapped up in when it came out of the box. I'm no expert! on this subject but I do keep my collection safe from Rust !! And that is to take care of your investments $$!