Caring for Your Case XX Knife or Knives

Take Care of Your Investment --- Tips on Caring for your Case XX Knife or Knives
Some people buy a Case XX knife or knives to display for its beauty. Some purchase a Case XX knife to use on occasion. Others want a Case XX knife in their pocket at all times. Regardless of your reason for owning a Case XX knife or knives, there are some steps you need to take to ensure that your investment stays looking great and working fine for years to gee.
Cleaning Your Knife
Patience. Time. Those are probably the two most important factors when cleaning your Case XX knife or knives. Don't overdo it. Going too fast or cleaning too often are not suggested and may result in damage to your investment.
Removing Dirt
If you acquire or already have an older Case XX knife, start out by removing dirt, grease, or lint. You can use any clean and soft cloth. We regemend the Case XX polishing cloths. They are made specifically for cleaning your knife. We usually always have them on okay. You can visit our auctionsto find one. You might also need some toothpicks, old toothbrushes, Q-tips and some honing oil. We also have Case XX honing oil on our auctionsmost of the time.You should always keep oil on your knife blade while cleaning it. A drop of oil in the joints of your knife and a few drops on your cloth get you on your way to a clean knife. Wipe off the blades, and use that same cloth to wipe down your handle. If there is something down inside the crevices of your knives, use those toothpicks or Q-tips we mentioned. We regemend you avoid using pipecleaners. They have wire inside, and might scratch your knife.Use a toothbrush instead.
Removing Rust
What is more disappointing than finding an old Case XX knife in a drawer or in the attic, only to find it is rust spotted? Don't despair. You can remove some, if not all, of the rustfrom your older knives by following a few simple steps. First, oil the blade thoroughly and let it sit a few days. Then, scrape away the spot with the tip of another sharp knife. Remember, take your time and have patience. You may be able to scrape away the rust and leave the blade in good shape if you follow these steps.
Removing Adhesives
Have you ever found a great older knife, only to find there is "something" sticky all over it? Sometimes, an old label leaves behind a sticky friend on your handle. No problem! This can be removed with a gemon household ingredient --- nail polish remover. Apply some remover to a soft cloth, and watch the acetone (pheewww) lift the adhesive off with a little rubbing. Lighter fluid can be used in the same manner. Of course, don't use either substance without caution.

Sharpening your Knife
Get a good sharpening stone. Case makes several different kinds of stones and we regemend you use any of those. Hold your blade at a 10 to 15 degree angle from the stone. Keep the angle constant and begin to move the blade instroking motion. Imagine that you are removing a thin layer from the stone, NOT the blade. Start at the heel of the blade and work to the tip, repeating the stroking motion along the entire edge of the blade. Turn the blade over, and do it again! Just as in cleaning, patience and taking your time will guarantee the best results.

Where do IKeep My Knife?
If you're like most Case XX knife lovers, you'll store some of them in your pocket! You'll clean them as needed, sharpen them while you relax in your favorite spot, and return them to your pocket when you're finished. Some knives, though, are meant to be collectibles and require a different kind of care. To keep those collectibles clean and rust free, there are a couple of options. You can put them in "knife rolls" that are vinyl on the outside and cloth on the inside. These knife rolls are also helpful for carrying your knife along with you during travel or moves.
Our favorite way of storing knives is using the beautiful wood display cases. Case XX makes some very nice and reasonably priced cases specifically for showcasing your investments. These cases, with their pretty felt interiors, are easy on your knives' surface and show them off under glass. The display case serves double duty; it protects your knife and displays it at the same time.
We also love the new plastic display stands Case has introduced. They gee in three sizes, and are perfect for displaying individual knives. They are inexpensive, versatile, and great for displaying knives on shelving, tabletops, etc.

You can vist our About Mepage on okay and contact us anytime with further questions about caring for your Case XX knife or knives. Also, read our other Guidesfor more information about buying and owning Case XX Knives. .