Preserve the razor bevel, high-carbon edge retention, and undulating Damascus grain of your Wazir Cutlery blade for generations.
Harsh detergents and high heat will permanently destroy Damascus etchings and warp horn handles.
A microscopic film of food-safe mineral oil prevents atmospheric moisture from reacting with carbon steel.
Hand-wash and towel-dry with a clean cloth immediately following cutting tasks.
Never put a Damascus or high-carbon knife in a dishwasher. Dishwasher detergents contain caustic salts, and the high-temperature steam will strip protective oils, warp antler/wood handles, and accelerate oxidation. Wash gently with warm water, mild dish soap, and a non-abrasive sponge.
High-carbon steel (1095) is susceptible to surface flash oxidation if left in contact with standing moisture. Immediately dry the blade, spine, tang, and bolster using a soft microfiber towel. Pay special attention to the junction between the bolster and the stag horn handle.
Wipe a couple of drops of 100% pure food-grade mineral oil, camellia seed oil, or Renaissance micro-crystalline wax along the bevel and Damascus rippled flats. This forms an impermeable hydrophobic barrier that seals the high-carbon and nickel layers from ambient humidity.
Genuine deer stag horn is natural organic bone matter. To prevent drying, cracking, or shrinkage in arid or air-conditioned environments, rub the antler scales once every 2–3 months with pure mineral oil or natural beeswax paste. Wipe off excess after 15 minutes.
Leather sheaths are treated with tanning salts and natural humectants that attract atmospheric moisture. For daily carry or field transport, the sheath is ideal. For long-term display or collection storage over 2 weeks, store the oiled knife outside its leather sheath in a dry presentation box.
Wazir Cutlery blades are tempered to 58–60 HRC. For optimal cutting performance:
Use whetstones (1000 grit for setting bevel, 3000–6000 grit for surgical razor polishing). Strop on a leather paddle charged with green chromium oxide compound.
A wider secondary bevel angle offers superior edge resilience against heavy cartilage, field dressing, and wood carving.
