Chris wrote:

> "Niall Smyth" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>Hi all
>>
>>I have steel knives ( who doesnt)
>>
>>I try to wash them by hand when I can
>>but the wife keeps putting them in the dishwasher
>>where they dont dry properly and get rust spots
>>
>>Can they be oiled? , If I use steel wool
>>will it just get worse?
>
>
> Yes they can be oiled. You might try vinnegar or lemon juice on a rag to
> try and remove some of the rust. Check out the NG rec.knives for more
> specific knife care issues.
>
> I tend to just wash them by hand myself. Luckily no dishwashing mashine.
> ;-)
>
>
>
Good advice from Chris. And what part of "the good knives do *not* go
into the dishwasher" does your wife not understand?? Not like it's
brain surgery.