Taffy Stoker wrote:

> On Tue, 16 Dec 2003 07:05:11 GMT, Lorne Epp >
> wrote:
>
>>On Mon, 15 Dec 2003 09:43:57 -0000, "Niall Smyth"
> wrote:
>>
>>>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
>>
>>I wash mine a put them away immediately after using them, so nobody
>>could even be tempted to put them in the dishwasher. I mean
>>IMMEDIATELY after use - it takes about ten seconds, and you don't even
>>need detergent.
>
> Just give them a good wipe with a damp cloth and that is all they
> need.

I keep my most-used knives in a wooden block. Before putting my knives
into the block, I oiled it with mineral oil, even down into the slots
for the knives. I wipe with a damp cloth (and even scour with a
scratchy plastic sponge when necessary), wipe dryish and put into the
block. No rust, no staining. Touch up the edge with a ceramic "steel"
and sharpen on a diamond "steel" about once a month.

Pastorio