Care & Warranty

CARE: How to maintain your carbon steel knife?
1	Oil: These are carbon steel blades and should be oiled periodically. I recommend Gibbs oil, but most oils will work such as machine oil, gun oil, Gibbs Oil, etc. Apply to the blade at least once a month and every time after use.For long term storage, I recommend either Flitz Gun and Knife wax or a Renaissance wax (museum wax) as it acts as a barrier between moisture and air. I have used BUSH BUTTER with good results. After testing several products, BUSH BUTTER has been found to be a good protector of steel. KNIFE CARE – BUSHBUTTER AND SHEEPSKIN free shipping in USA – Knives by Hand
2	Cleaning: Use Fine Grit Steel Wool to clean the knife off after use fine OOO steel wool can be found in most paint sections of stores (Paint section of Walmart, etc). Scrub the blade with fine grit steel woo then wipe down with oil and clean cloth. Wipe off any fingerprints. White Rouge polish or metal polish such as flitz may also be used. I prefer Flitz polishing cream. I have used Flitz polishing cream in conjuction with 2500 grit sandpaper.
3	Sharpen: Both sides of the blunt chakmak can sharpen the blade. However, a sharpening stone is recommended for better and faster result. I have found this You Tube video to be short and to the point. I use a ceramic Rod. For Bug out bag, I recommend carrying a small hard file for use in the field for sharpening knives, use as a fire striker, notching wood, etc.

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Knives By Hand Lifetime Limited Warranty

At KBH, every knife is crafted to be a reliable, working tool. We stand behind our craftsmanship and materials and are proud to offer the following Lifetime Limited Warranty to the original owner.

What This Warranty Covers

This warranty covers defects in:

Materials
Craftsmanship

Under normal and intended use, for the lifetime of the product.

If a knife is found to have a defect in workmanship or materials, Knivesbyhand will, at our discretion:

Repair the knife, or
Replace the knife with the same or comparable model or
Refund

What This Warranty Does NOT Cover

This warranty does not cover:

Normal wear and tear
Cosmetic changes, patina, scratches, or finish wear
Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect, or improper care
Modifications, sharpening damage, or alterations performed by anyone other than Knivesbyhand
Damage resulting from improper use (including but not limited to prying, striking hardened materials, or use inconsistent with a cutting tool)
Rust or corrosion resulting from lack of maintenance on carbon steel blades